Why Do We Do It?

"Nearly half of social media users have suffered a privacy-violating experience in the last 2 years." So why do we share the things we do on social media? It's hard to tell, but here's our best guess.

1. Because if you went to an event but didn't post a photo of it, were you really there?

Via Instagram

2. To show that you can cook an average-looking breakfast.

Via Instagram

3. To show your real birthday to make sure no one forgets.

Via Twitter

If only your mom had a Facebook.

4. To show you hit the most touristy spot in every city.

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or at least plan to...

5. To tag your location

Via Instagram

Because no one can tell from the green mermaid on your cup.

6. To post your ultrasound on Facebook before you even show your mom.

Via Facebook

Your future child will be happy that you posted their genitalia online.

7. To prove you have a life beyond House of Cards and True Detective.

8. To brag.

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Hashtag blessed.

9. For validation and recognition.

Statistic Source: http://www.mdgadvertising.com/blog/the-sad-state-of-social-media-privacy-infographic/