Beauty

Is social media responsible for most modern appearance insecurities?

For

It constantly shows edited and perfect images.

Against

Insecurity existed before social media too.

Anonymous excerpts, translated where noted.

For

  • I just notice these "flaws" now because they've been pointed out over and over.
    RedditOriginal language: English
  • Then it turned into a highlight reel of everyone flexing and that’s when the insecurity started to kick in.
    RedditOriginal language: English

Against

  • Did people judge by appearance before social media became mainstream? In fact they did. Very much so.
    RedditOriginal language: English
  • Personally, I compare myself more to people that I know/see in real life.
    RedditOriginal language: English
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