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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Clearly the problem is with those of you who have a problem with it. Just get off social media and let people share what they want there. [/quote]

Right?  I truly don't understand people who stay on social media and then complain and judge what people post.  If you don't like it, stop following people or get off social media.

I stay on social media because I enjoy seeing people's kids, travels, experiences.  That's what I'm there for.  [/quote]

I only have about 8 followers. I am not doing it to brag. It is a way to stay in touch with family and friends who live far away. I like to see their pictures too. I think the people complaining about this are very mean-spirited and envious.[/quote]

Not envious so much, just smug maybe. It’s because we go better places quietly, yet have to watch you carry on about your pedestrian trips. It’s like shopping at luxury stores yet hearing someone brag about their Target finds. You get it, don’t you?[/quote]

No you don’t have to. This is the point. If you are such a better person than everyone you are connected to on social media, then get off social media. Except you can’t because you’re addicted to the judgment you get to have about how much better you are than them. They’re the one living their life and enjoying their trip while you choose to watch (miserably) trying to convince yourself your life is better. [/quote]

I’m not on social media. Yet I’m still bombarded by stupid travel blogs, public instagram accounts, and YouTube videos everywhere I look. It is impossible to avoid. And doing it privately within your “circle” is no better honestly. [/quote]

So now you’re mad that travel content on the internet just generally… exists . You’ve shifted from “my friends post their destinations and that’s not very WASPy of them and I go better places silently” to “people post about travel on YouTube and it bothers me.” Something is really wrong with you. Do you have personal beef with Rick Steves and Lonely Planet travel guides too? Weirdo [/quote]

Of course there is a place for well curated travel writers and content. The problem is that every yahoo with a phone thinks they’re a “photographer” or “travel writer” when they’re actually a moron. I’m so sick of the so called “influencers” that, in my view, have ruined so many destinations and experiences. And I’m equally sick of suburban moms looking for the best European beach or low level travel experience desperate to post pictures for their little “audience” back home. Both are gauche. Why is that so difficult for you to understand?[/quote]

Oh no, it’s crystal clear, you’re miserable and hate everyone. We got the point. [/quote]

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