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It's one thing to say that people might not be as happy as they appear, but quite another to say that someone's marriage basically doesn't exist, which is what

by ksdale 5y ago

It's one thing to say that people might not be as happy as they appear, but quite another to say that someone's marriage basically doesn't exist, which is what the parent was saying.

hunterb123 5y ago
It's noone's business if they don't want anyone to know. Here GP is gossiping about them, this is what they were trying to avoid amongst their peers. If anyone REALLY wants to know they can find out when the single photos come out. I thought HN understood privacy.
- ksdale 5y ago
  The point isn't privacy, which is obviously a completely legitimate thing to desire. The point is that the image they present on social media is a complete fabrication. You were saying that everyone expects social media to be a little embellished and I'm saying that I don't believe this is embellishment, it is just outright fantasy, which people do not expect, from their friends at least. Once again, the thing we're discussing is social media making people think everyone else has a great life, and your response is basically that... people should be able lie on social media? Which is fine, and also proves the original point that social media is misleading people.
  - hunterb123 5y ago
    You have no idea what the real situation is. A family is allowed to have a family photo with their kid even if they are going through shit. It's not unusual for two separated parents to hang out with their kid and act kind for their sake. This thread was ridiculous. Nothing but the GP gossiping about sensitive information and many of you trying to figure out whether it's fantasy or not. This is why people act happy, because vultures like you guys trying to sniff out drama. God forbid anyone post a happy photo, the nerve! It's simple. Know that only happy moments are posted. Don't nose into people's lives but know everyone goes through shit just like you.

by ksdale 5y ago

It's one thing to say that people might not be as happy as they appear, but quite another to say that someone's marriage basically doesn't exist, which is what the parent was saying.

hunterb123 5y ago

It's noone's business if they don't want anyone to know. Here GP is gossiping about them, this is what they were trying to avoid amongst their peers. If anyone REALLY wants to know they can find out when the single photos come out. I thought HN understood privacy.

ksdale 5y ago
The point isn't privacy, which is obviously a completely legitimate thing to desire. The point is that the image they present on social media is a complete fabrication. You were saying that everyone expects social media to be a little embellished and I'm saying that I don't believe this is embellishment, it is just outright fantasy, which people do not expect, from their friends at least. Once again, the thing we're discussing is social media making people think everyone else has a great life, and your response is basically that... people should be able lie on social media? Which is fine, and also proves the original point that social media is misleading people.
- hunterb123 5y ago
  You have no idea what the real situation is. A family is allowed to have a family photo with their kid even if they are going through shit. It's not unusual for two separated parents to hang out with their kid and act kind for their sake. This thread was ridiculous. Nothing but the GP gossiping about sensitive information and many of you trying to figure out whether it's fantasy or not. This is why people act happy, because vultures like you guys trying to sniff out drama. God forbid anyone post a happy photo, the nerve! It's simple. Know that only happy moments are posted. Don't nose into people's lives but know everyone goes through shit just like you.