[Mountaindewed]

Is it inconsiderate or rude to post things on social media about vacations?

I've been on 4 trips this year (only one really cost me money, the others we stayed with family who provided food and a place for us to stay) and I am going on a 5 one in a couple of weeks.

I will post stuff afterwards about the fun I had and the stuff I did. I'll post picture too.

Some of my friends online are people who were in treatment with me, but most are family members. I mainly post things so that my extended family can keep in touch.

I was just wondering, do you think it's rude and not being considerate of other less fortunate people?

A lot of my friends online do the same thing. They go on extravagant vacations to the Bahamas and Disney world and will post things every hour about the stuff they are doing. I just post a small message and a few pictures all at one time. Then I am done.

I know it can be dangerous too, but I will never post anything during my trip. It's always after.

[mccarrolmike]

Originally Posted by Bozdickens

Is it inconsiderate or rude to post things on social media about vacations?

I've been on 4 trips this year (only one really cost me money, the others we stayed with family who provided food and a place for us to stay) and I am going on a 5 one in a couple of weeks.

I will post stuff afterwards about the fun I had and the stuff I did. I'll post picture too.

Some of my friends online are people who were in treatment with me, but most are family members. I mainly post things so that my extended family can keep in touch.

I was just wondering, do you think it's rude and not being considerate of other less fortunate people?

A lot of my friends online do the same thing. They go on extravagant vacations to the Bahamas and Disney world and will post things every hour about the stuff they are doing. I just post a small message and a few pictures all at one time. Then I am done.

I know it can be dangerous too, but I will never post anything during my trip. It's always after.

Why do you feel it is rude?

I don't see a problem with it.

[mccarrolmike]

It can be dangerous

[Mountaindewed]

I have heard that it's not considerate because some people don't have the money to go on vacation, and they might interpret it as you bragging about how lucky and wealthy you are.

I never post anything during my vacation. I always post stuff when I get home. I don't understand the people who post stuff every hour with their location turned on. That seems pretty dumb.

[mccarrolmike]

You think that they are showing off?

[Mountaindewed]

Originally Posted by mccarrolmike

You think that they are showing off?

Yes pretty much.

[mccarrolmike]

Are there your friends?

[Mountaindewed]

Facebook friends. Mostly family who go on a lot more trips then I do and post pictures of them standing in front of the Eiffel Tower and things like that. Others are teachers and conselors and some are people I knew in treatment.

I don't care if my friends post stuff about their trips.

[mccarrolmike]

Originally Posted by Bozdickens

Facebook friends. Mostly family who go on a lot more trips then I do and post pictures of them standing in front of the Eiffel Tower and things like that. Others are teachers and conselors and some are people I knew in treatment.

I don't care if my friends post stuff about their trips.

They do not use vacation pictures intentionally to make you feel jealous. I feel that they just want to share it on social media.

[mccarrolmike]

All these social media pictures where do they go?

[Mountaindewed]

I'm not jealous of them. I am happy with what I have.

They just see the pictures and can comment and like them. It's usually just the same people that like my pictures. The majority I believe just don't care.

[*Laurie*]

I think it's really kind of you to be so thoughtful...to think of how your posts might affect friends who are not in a very good place in life. But overall, it is your life, your vacations, and you would not be out of line to share that part of your life.

[Travelinglady]

I wouldn't call it "rude," but it can come across as "braggy." I like to view the scenery in vacation pics. Just get the people out of the way!

Honestly, who cares if it's bragging or not though. If you enjoyed it, and want to share for your family, I see no prob in doing that. Though its very considerate of you wonder how your actions may affect certain friends.

[Sunflower123]

I think it's just fine to post pictures of your vacations. You aren't being rude. It's nice that you get to go on multiple vacations. I do know how you feel though. Every year like clock work I go to Florida for two weeks in June (and sometimes more) and to a secluded cabin in the Smoky Mountains for a week in the fall to hike and watch the colors change. I don't tell many people because I'm concerned at what they'll think or say.

I never put my vacation pictures up on my social media accounts but my sister does and it's always nice to see them (we don't vacation together). Best wishes.

[mccarrolmike]

Originally Posted by Jennifer 1967

I think it's just fine to post pictures of your vacations. You aren't being rude. It's nice that you get to go on multiple vacations. I do know how you feel though. Every year like clock work I go to Florida for two weeks in June (and sometimes more) and to a secluded cabin in the Smoky Mountains for a week in the fall to hike and watch the colors change. I don't tell many people because I'm concerned at what they'll think or say.

I never put my vacation pictures up on my social media accounts but my sister does and it's always nice to see them (we don't vacation together). Best wishes.

It is better to post pictures of your vacation once you are back home.
Posting pictures while you are hugging, Bugs Bunny, in Six Flags, Magic Mountain is telltale sign that you and your family vacated your home in San Diego, California.
The return back home from Anaheim, will not be the most pleasant experience if your home was burglarized.

Originally Posted by mccarrolmike

It is better to post pictures of your vacation once you are back home.
Posting pictures while you are hugging, Bugs Bunny, in Six Flags, Magic Mountain is telltale sign that you and your family vacated your home in San Diego, California.
The return back home from Anaheim, will not be the most pleasant experience if your home was burglarized.

I think Bozdickens said that she only puts the pics up after she gets back.

[TishaBuv]

It depends on your audience. If the viewers are people who care and are interested in your postings, then it's not rude. If the viewers are people who can't take vacations themselves, then it's like you are rubbing it in their faces to them.

[eskielover]

I enjoy seeing my friends vacation photos & I haven't been able to afford a vacation in over 10 years.....but that doesn't mean I don't enjoy theirs.

I would never advertise I was away on vacation only post after or it's like waving a flag saying EMPTY HOUSE come rob me.....posting after is safe.

[Thunder Bow]

Use the safeguards you mentioned above, go head and share your experiences. My vacations are limited to my local area because I am a poor Indian. But I like reading about other peoples experiences in the world.

Posting things hourly is excessive and over the top. I question too that this must be an incredible interruption to the vacation. Seems really sad to me that they would feel such the need to do so. It is just my opinion but I find there is a fine line between posting about holidays for the purpose of simply keeping people informed and that of a 'look-at-me' intent.

Sometimes we fall into the trap of 'too much information'.

Consider this that it would be much more pleasing to sit down with and tell people all about your fabulous time in person.

If you feel the need to keep in touch while away, might I suggest a single post with one or two pictures that sum up the day?

[connect.the.stars]

My sister is one of the people you mention that post a ton a photos from vacation and fine dining experiences. I think it definitely can be excessive and some of her friends admit they are tired of always seeing her updates and photos since her life looks so "perfect".

But I think the key here is to just remember that we are all human. While Facebook is a quick platform of sharing your life with friends, I hardly ever see people sharing bad news or sad ones. It's usually an unbalanced image of all the happy and fun times. Again nothing wrong with sharing happy moments. The problem becomes when its TOO much of the filtered photos and news which is also filtered to sculpt a persons life into looking like it is perfect. In reality, life is not perfect. Social media is all a construction...kind of like makeup or photoshop.

So if you remember this tidbit, you don't need to worry about the feelings that naturally come up such as jealousy or annoyance that your friend can post 100 photos from extravagant vacation getaways. If it really bothers you, turn off their specific notifications. But remember that this person is still just a person in real life. There is no one who simply "has it all going for them". If there were, we wouldn't be so obsessed over our social media images the way we are.

[Unrigged64072835]

I don't see a problem with posting your vacation photos. You enjoyed your vacation and want to share so others can enjoy too. Some people may be envious, sure, but that is not your problem, it's theirs.

I guess what it really comes down to is what you feel comfortable with sharing and what you feel is necessary. I suppose if you have a hesitation about whether you ought to then there is your answer.