Theres not really anything social about social media, if anything, social media encourages people to be distant from each other and in their own little world/bubble. There are people nowadays who won't do anything in life if theres not a picture or video to post and comment about. They live to be seen on social media, YouTube, or reality TV, where everything is staged. What happened to enjoying what you were doing so much at the time that you didnt think to film it, you already missed your opportunity to film it and it didnt matter, you got to be human for a few minutes, you were as close to who you really were as you get, no image. That must have ended in the 90s with VCR's for some people.
Social media provides the illusion of being part of a large network, meanwhile some people are getting rich via this platform. There was a time before social media where people actually knew each other in real life and had actual life experience with the other person, rather than the virtual image of someone on a computer screen.
by Solid Mantis September 9, 2020
Get the Social mediamug. the methodical removal of dissent and masculinity from public discourse via feminine-based terms of service (anti-hate speech guidelines) and feminine policy (diversity, equity, inclusion), enacted by other users
When women call me an incel for saying women would rather date a good looking guy instead of an ugly guy, this is social castration.
by saintsundere August 31, 2024
Get the social castrationmug. Hym "When women talk to other women about the guy they're fucking, the first thing they bring up is the dudes ability to socialize! 'His vocabulary is so big! The conversation was just so engaging! I cheated on my boyfriend because he has a big ol' masters in linguistics! And he knew how to use it!' Hahahahaha! You're not fit to be a mustache-man. How fat is your cock?"
by Hym Iam May 29, 2024
Get the Socializemug. The social anxiety gays feel about interacting with other gays, especially at a crowded lgbt establishment such as a gay bar or club.
My gay friend: Hey wanna go to (gay bar name) tonight?
Me (also gay): I can’t deal with all these gays tonight, too much gay social anxiety.
Me (also gay): I can’t deal with all these gays tonight, too much gay social anxiety.
by Dill_111 February 11, 2024
Get the gay social anxietymug. Definition: someone who plows through their social media feed like some crazed madman.
This "species" can often be seen scrolling endlessly in their Instagram feed, spending no more than one second per post or story. For social speedsters, the act of sending a snap is no more than a 5 second ritualized process. Upon impulse, they whip their phone out of their pockets, instantly jump into snapchat, and without preparation, posts a selfie. And remember this is all within 5 seconds.
But the most characterizing feature that distinguishes social speedsters from regular folks is their expressionless faces when browsing emotion-inducing posts. You'd expect laughter from funny memes or a "wtffff" from controversial/disgusting posts, but nope. Just a deadpan reaction.
Some scholars suggest that social speedsters are more often than not desensitized by all the content (noise) they consume, hence leading them to form an indifferent attitude. Ultimately, the dopamine-rewarding nature of social media is what drives the insanely rapid browsing.
The current largest demographic of social speedsters are: Gen Z, Millennials.
This "species" can often be seen scrolling endlessly in their Instagram feed, spending no more than one second per post or story. For social speedsters, the act of sending a snap is no more than a 5 second ritualized process. Upon impulse, they whip their phone out of their pockets, instantly jump into snapchat, and without preparation, posts a selfie. And remember this is all within 5 seconds.
But the most characterizing feature that distinguishes social speedsters from regular folks is their expressionless faces when browsing emotion-inducing posts. You'd expect laughter from funny memes or a "wtffff" from controversial/disgusting posts, but nope. Just a deadpan reaction.
Some scholars suggest that social speedsters are more often than not desensitized by all the content (noise) they consume, hence leading them to form an indifferent attitude. Ultimately, the dopamine-rewarding nature of social media is what drives the insanely rapid browsing.
The current largest demographic of social speedsters are: Gen Z, Millennials.
To see an example, attend any college (post-COVID obv). You will be able to witness social speedsters and their smartphone-wielding dexterity in the flesh. Heck, you may even be one!
by Obv troll is obvious December 26, 2020
Get the Social speedstermug. A metaphorical place in your mind where you decide whether you will cut off your friends/acquaintances; hence the name chopping block.
Adam: Have you heard about how fucking lazy Charles is?
Sam: Yeah, he texted me out of the blue asking for a damn math assignment, he’s up on my social chopping block.
Sam: Yeah, he texted me out of the blue asking for a damn math assignment, he’s up on my social chopping block.
by Wtf_123 February 12, 2025
Get the Social Chopping Blockmug. by stalkhub August 25, 2019
Get the social stalkmug.