For
People show their interests, fears, and beliefs online.
Against
Social media is a performance, not reality.
Anonymous excerpts, translated where noted.
“Their mask is easier to remove when they’re in a virtual environment.”
“anonymous platforms can reveal values and beliefs people prefer to keep hidden from most people irl.”
“Social media isn't a lens for the real self; it is a curated performance”
“I would say that social media is a distorting factor; it warps people and exaggerates or emphasizes certain aspects of their personalities.”