The internet making connectivity so easy has turned everyone into their own personal marketing department.
We blog, tweet, post and share our lives in very narcissistic ways. It is about shining the spotlight on us.
We increase the frequency and polish of our online existence as though we are on stage. Everyone is looking at us or at least we think they are. Or at least we want them to.
What is really happening online is that although everyone has a voice, there are very narrow listening audiences.
I haven’t googled it, but I’m sure there is a group out there somewhere that enjoys watching GI Joe reruns while eating strawberry pop tarts and dressed in bird costumes. Things are getting very narrow.
As this is happening, I see people screaming louder and louder to get attention. They are disfiguring their bodies, using the most shocking language available or simply behaving as an animal to garner more likes, clicks, viewers or shares.
A better tactic might be talking in a normal voice to those who really want to listen.
You make a very good point!! You just have to sit back and go “huh” at those adults who are constantly changing their “profile picture” – ! Thanks for sharing what the majority of us are thinking!!
It takes a lot of practice to get your cell phone camera at just the right downward angle, Terri. 🙂