Social media and you.
By dpk262006
@dpk262006 (58676)
Delhi, India
May 25, 2021 1:43am CST
Social media platforms have invaded our life like anything and many people stay glued to social media platforms. I have observed that some people specifically mention (read advertise/declare) on their posts/ pictures/ stories etc. that it is their birthday today (hidden intention may be to remind others, so that they could send their wishes).
I won't ever make any such post declaring that it is my birthday today, those who are close to me know my birthday and will extend their greetings accordingly.
Would you like to tell others on various social media platforms that it is your birthday and you are expecting greetings from your followers?
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@LotusEyes (2711)
• India
25 May 21
I have also hidden my birthday on social sites. My close friends and family wish me a happy birthday and anniversary. I don't usually declare that
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@dpk262006 (58676)
• Delhi, India
25 May 21
It means that you love to remain private and you do not declare your birthday on a social media site that it is your birthday and others should take note of it. 
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@dpk262006 (58676)
• Delhi, India
25 May 21
@LotusEyes It is interesting to hear that your friends remembered your birthday and they made a video for you. So sweet of them.
I would like to add that those who are connected with you through Facebook, automatically come to know about your birthday through the notification sent by Facebook.
I would like to add that those who are connected with you through Facebook, automatically come to know about your birthday through the notification sent by Facebook.2 people like this
@LotusEyes (2711)
• India
25 May 21
@dpk262006 Earlier I was declared on Facebook but this year I deliberately hide. I wanted to see if anyone remembered my birthday
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My friends surprised me. They all made a video message. I liked it very much
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My friends surprised me. They all made a video message. I liked it very much2 people like this
@Starkinds (32712)
• India
25 May 21
I think it's fine your personal choice whether you want to share or not
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@dpk262006 (58676)
• Delhi, India
25 May 21
Yes, you are right.
What about you? Will you post about your birthday on a social media platform?
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@Starkinds (32712)
• India
25 May 21
@dpk262006 when I sign up on Facebook I mention my birthday date over there
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@dpk262006 (58676)
• Delhi, India
25 May 21
@Starkinds That is right that when you sign up for Facebook, they ask for your date of birth. Moreover, Facebook sends messages/notifications to your followers/those who are in your friends' list so that you could come to know about your birthday.
However, my point was - will you post a message on Facebook that it is your birthday today?
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@RebeccasFarm (89738)
• Arvada, Colorado
25 May 21
I do not celebrate my birthday. I should not have been born.
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@RebeccasFarm (89738)
• Arvada, Colorado
28 May 21
@dpk262006 That is true it is definitely not in our hands Dpk. Thanks for your kind words
@dpk262006 (58676)
• Delhi, India
26 May 21
It is better to stay private as far as social media platforms are concerned. You never know who is stalking you and trying to gather your personal data.
Yes, you are right that your near and dear ones know your birthday and they do not need Facebook notification to remind them.
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@LadyDuck (470648)
• Switzerland
26 May 21
@dpk262006 I prefer to share nothing private on social media, they are often hacked, everything you post or write could be used against you, it is better to keep a low profile.
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@dpk262006 (58676)
• Delhi, India
27 May 21
@LadyDuck Yes, you do the right thing that you do not share anything personal on social media platform. Our personal information, if posted could be misused by others.
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@DaddyEvil (137249)
• United States
25 May 21
If people ask, I don't mind telling them, but no, I won't tell them otherwise.
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@dpk262006 (58676)
• Delhi, India
26 May 21
That is the relevant point that you tell others about your birthday through your private channels and you do not declare it on a social media platform.
Have a nice day!
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@DaddyEvil (137249)
• United States
26 May 21
@dpk262006 True.
You have a nice day, too.
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@AnitaPorwal (254)
• India
25 May 21
Although it depends but yes speaking specifically about myself I would like to receive good birthday wishes from my friends and family and on social account too. And as I do the same for everyone so I expect for myself too.
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@dpk262006 (58676)
• Delhi, India
25 May 21
I understand your point that you would post a message/ picture on a social media platform to inform or say remind your followers/ friends that it is your birthday today and they should take a note of it.
Nothing wrong in receiving good wishes from friends and relative on your birthday. It is natural that when you send your wishes to others on their birthday, you expect them to reciprocate.
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@hora_fugit (5863)
• India
30 May 21
I won't tell them even if they ask. The charm is lost.
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@dpk262006 (58676)
• Delhi, India
30 May 21
You meant to say that if they are close to you and your well wishers, they should know it that when your birthday falls?
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@dpk262006 (58676)
• Delhi, India
31 May 21
@hora_fugit You do not want others to know about your birthday?
You don't want them to send wishes to you?
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@hora_fugit (5863)
• India
30 May 21
@dpk262006 No... everyone apart from my family has to ask sometime or other, and I will not tell. I rather like if no one knows.
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@dpk262006 (58676)
• Delhi, India
26 May 21
That is right that it is individual's choice. How about you?
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@dpk262006 (58676)
• Delhi, India
27 May 21
@m_audrey6788 Fine enough. It is your personal choice.
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@m_audrey6788 (58472)
• Germany
26 May 21
@dpk262006 I don`t like telling my birthday
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@allknowing (135173)
• India
25 May 21
No I will not declare it Even on FB it is not mentioned.
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@dpk262006 (58676)
• Delhi, India
26 May 21
I know that you wish to remain private and do not believe in any kind of publicity.
Nice to see you here after a long time.
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@dpk262006 (58676)
• Delhi, India
26 May 21
@allknowing I deliberately wrote the comment "nice to see you here after a long time" ......I was expecting a counter reply that I too was absent from here. Yes, that is true that I was not active here during the past many months, due to one reason or the other, therefore we did not meet here.
I hope that in the era of pandemic you are doing well and you and your family are safe and sound.
"nice to see you here after a long time" ......I was expecting a counter reply that I too was absent from here. Yes, that is true that I was not active here during the past many months, due to one reason or the other, therefore we did not meet here.
I hope that in the era of pandemic you are doing well and you and your family are safe and sound. 1 person likes this
@allknowing (135173)
• India
26 May 21
@dpk262006 Same her dpk. I too am seeing you after a long time.
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@dpk262006 (58676)
• Delhi, India
26 May 21
It is wiser on your part that you don't declare your birthday on social media sites and you wish to remain private. You are right that those who know you well and are your near and dear ones, would automatically know when your birthday falls.
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@dpk262006 (58676)
• Delhi, India
27 May 21
@sjvg1976 Yes, you have made an interesting point that through whatsapp stories/ whatsapp status also, some people declare that it is their birthday or sometimes their very close relative post a story / status about their birthday. Understandably, they are desperate about receiving wishes from others.
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@sjvg1976 (41270)
• Delhi, India
26 May 21
@dpk262006 whatsapp status is one the trend where people show what they are up to. I daily see lots of statuses which gives me a feeling that a person wants to convey that he needs wishes from all
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@dpk262006 (58676)
• Delhi, India
26 May 21
You meant to say that you declare on FB that it is your birthday?
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@dpk262006 (58676)
• Delhi, India
27 May 21
@Shavkat The notifications are sent to your friends, that is correct but do you post on FB that it is your birthday?
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@Shavkat (139305)
• Philippines
26 May 21
@dpk262006 It is an automated thing done by this site and send notification to my friends.
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@dpk262006 (58676)
• Delhi, India
26 May 21
You mean to say that you do not declare on a social media site i.e. Facebook that it is your birthday because you know the through Facebook notifications your near and dear ones will come to know about your birthday and will accordingly greet you.
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@dpk262006 (58676)
• Delhi, India
27 May 21
@Tenshidc It is good that you post your birthday pictures once you have celebrated your birthday.
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@Tenshidc (584)
• Philippines
26 May 21
@dpk262006 Yes, My friend will get notification birthday, so there's no need to brag your birthday to everyone, I just posted some of my birthday pictures after the end of the day.
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@freelancermariagrace (27418)
• Philippines
25 May 21
It is really up to the person. As for me, I don't like sharing my birthday on social media websites.
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@dpk262006 (58676)
• Delhi, India
26 May 21
It is wiser on your part that you don't declare your birthday on social media sites and you wish to remain private.
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@erictsuma (9726)
• Mombasa, Kenya
25 May 21
Even if I post I don't expect every follower will send me their wishes.
Mostly my family members and very close who knew me will definitely send their wishes but it's also not a must they will send their wishes.
Have a blessed Tuesday and stay safe
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@dpk262006 (58676)
• Delhi, India
26 May 21
You are right that it is not necessary that even if you declare your birthday, everyone who sees your post will extend his wishes to you.
But do you post about your birthday?
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@dpk262006 (58676)
• Delhi, India
26 May 21
@erictsuma Fine enough, it is your personal choice.
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@dpk262006 (58676)
• Delhi, India
27 May 21
It is interesting to hear that you do not declare your birthday on any social media platform. You are right those who are close to you already know about your birthday and they send their wishes accordingly.
Have a nice day! Take care.
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@dpk262006 (58676)
• Delhi, India
26 May 21
It means that you wish to remain private and you do not believe in declaring your birthday on social media platforms.
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@dpk262006 (58676)
• Delhi, India
27 May 21
@ladyhero Yes, I completely agree with you.
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@ladyhero (3846)
• Indonesia
26 May 21
@dpk262006 I think it's confidential information, because it's better to be anonymous in the internet world, and I don't want my data to be stolen
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