Why do some people stay 'hidden' on social media?

 Why do some people stay 'hidden' on social media?

Studies have shown that the number of such groups on social media is very large. Which is called 'Lurker'. That is, they consume other people's content, but do not post it themselves.

According to the Pew Research Center, about 60 to 70 percent of the total users of social media are 'lurkers'. Some have taken their tendency as a kind of behavior of the digital world.

There can be many reasons for staying hidden online. However, in the era of Facebook, Instagram, and Tik Tok information, why are some people like that? When things like information, relationships, and opportunities are dominating social media, why are they backing away from this pace?

In this article, an attempt will be made to explore the social, mental, and cultural aspects of the trend of staying hidden or not using social media.

private life

Some people find the privacy of their personal lives very important. They want to stay away from the network because they are afraid that their private life will be made public when they are active on social media.

They fear that even from a simple post, others can judge different aspects of their life. They feel that sharing information about their private lives on social media is a violation of privacy.

In short, some people are less active on social media to protect their privacy.

mental health

Ed Sheeran (Passenger), the singer of famous songs like 'Perfect', 'Shape of You', 'Photograph', has taken a break from social media many times. Emma Stone, the heroine of films like 'Poor Things', 'The Amazing Spider-Man', also stays away from social media.

They are good representative examples. Because they said mental health and private life were the reasons for not appearing much on social media. Yes, social media can have a profound effect on mental health. The same when driving, the same when not driving (if you are used to it).

The number of likes, followers, shares, comments creates constant pressure. "My post doesn't even get 100 likes" If you use social media, you must have thought about it. Yes, such things cause stress, anxiety and fear to some people.

self shyness

Some people are afraid or hesitant that someone will say something bad about their post. Due to the fear of such negative reactions, they are afraid to post online content. They feel that their content is not getting enough attention or positive response. And why waste it, they retreat.

Introverted nature

Introverts may feel uncomfortable sharing their thoughts and life experiences openly on social media. Let's understand that they prefer to stay in their limited social bubble in online life as in real life. Because of this, they like to stay hidden on social media.

passive consumer

The style of consuming the materials uploaded on social networks (content consumption) also hides in some networks. Many people use social media as a source of information, entertainment and news.

Their preference is to see new content, understand trends, read other people's thoughts and experiences. They may find it simpler and easier to consume content than to create it. They are passive consumers of content consumption.

Digital fatigue

People get tired even when they are constantly online. It is slightly different, like being tired from carrying a heavy load. In short, it is called digital fatigue. It means being mentally exhausted by consuming too much digital content. The nature of social media is to constantly keep people to themselves. Yes, by that very nature, people fall into digital fatigue. Despite this, people deliberately stay away from social media.

Digital detox

Social media is now one of the most dangerous addictions. People seek relief from digital fatigue after being overwhelmed. That's what digital detox is all about. A digital detox is a period in which people decide not to use any digital devices or social media. Digital detox also encourages people to hide from social media.

Flood of misinformation

There are innumerable examples of people reading the news of their own death through social media and publicizing events that did not happen. In short, there is a flood of false information on social media. It does not take time for such information to spread again. Some people try to stay away from the network to avoid this.

Time management

Believe it or not, if you start using Tik Tok, you will not know that time has passed. why Because running Tik Tok is fun for you. And time is not known. In this sense, spending time on social media means reducing time on personal, professional and creative work. why Consider the previous example.

Online Tracking and Data Protection

Every activity done on social media is tracked by the respective companies and personal data is collected. To survive this process, some people stay hidden on social media. Those who value data security may want to stay away from social media to protect their information from being made public.

But hiding or networking 

Is it okay not to drive? At the present time, perhaps the answer to this question is no. why Now social media has become a source of information. It is certain that a lot of information will be missed if the network is not running.

Networking has made it easy to stay in touch with friends and family members who are far away. Networking has become a major means of maintaining relationships, even if you don't believe it. If you don't network there, the distance may increase in old relationships. There was nothing new to be done.

For creative people like artists, writers, social media is the main way to showcase their creations, increase fans and expand the market. Without networking, it may be difficult for them to promote their creations and expand their market in the current situation.

However, social media is seen as a 'virtual society'. Wherever we are, we are a part of society. A sense of community can be awakened through social media. As an example, it is enough to look at groups of a certain idea. A strong social structure can be built by sharing information, ideas, and experiences with each other. It makes it easier for people to connect with each other and raise their voice.

Similarly, there is no doubt that the network has become a powerful tool for business. Social media plays a powerful role in the expansion of commercial brands, personal businesses or startups. He cannot be ignored now.

Ignoring the growing influence of social media is like being disconnected from the world of information. However, due to mental and personal reasons, some people prefer to remain inactive or stay away from social media. But there is no denying that running the network is both mandatory and necessary. There is a space that can be used for personal gain.

Finally, as long as it is used in a balanced way, social media enriches both personal and professional lives.

It's been a long time since man came out of the forest cave, isn't it?