One phenomenon that is prevalent online is "Sadfishing." It's when people purposefully share something about themselves online in order to gain sympathy. The authors of the 2024 study did a similar one in 2018 and explored sadfishing. Their findings were similar: individuals who reported high anxiety levels, constant worrying, depression, and attention-seeking were more likely to engage in sadfishing.
Sharing in itself isn't bad; it's about what, how frequently, and in what context we share something online. How many of these oversharers did you find inappropriate, Pandas? Have you ever overshared something on the internet and gotten shamed for it? Let us know in the comments! And while you're there, don't forget to check out our previous publications about the "Nobody Asked" subreddit here and here!
#33 On A Video About A Calf Chasing A Tiger With Funky Town Playing In The Back
