10 Things NOT to Do on Social Media If You Don’t Want to Go Viral for the Wrong Reasons
Social media is like fire- it can warm you up or completely burn your life down. One “harmless” post can turn into a screenshot, a thread, and a public dragging before you’ve even finished your latte. If you want to stay on the timeline for the right reasons, here’s what not to do.
Don’t Overshare Personal Drama
Your breakup doesn’t need a live play-by-play. Trust me, no one’s rooting for “Part 17 of Why He Ain’t Worth It.”
Don’t Post Without Thinking
A five-second pause before posting could save you from five years of “Remember when you…?”
Don’t Engage in Pointless Arguments
No one has ever “won” a comments section war. You’re not changing their mind; you’re just entertaining strangers.
Don’t Fake Your Life
Curated? Fine. Totally fictional? That’s not aspirational; that’s delusional.
Don’t Post When Angry (or Drunk)
Step away from the keyboard. Nothing good comes from tequila and Twitter.
Don’t Ignore Privacy Settings
If your grandma can see that post, so can your boss. Think about that.
Don’t Chase Clout Desperately
Thirst traps are one thing. Desperation traps? Whole different energy.
Don’t Forget Context
Not every meme belongs in every moment. Sometimes it’s “funny,” sometimes it’s “HR wants to talk.”
Don’t Be a Keyboard Warrior
If you wouldn’t say it to someone’s face, don’t say it to their profile picture.
Don’t Forget the Internet is Forever
Delete buttons are basically just polite lies. Once it’s out there, it’s out there.
Final Thought
Social media isn’t evil- it just has a long memory. Post like your grandma, your boss, and your future self are all watching… because they probably are.
