Do you think Men or Women who use photo filters are trying to deceive others or just get a self-esteem boost?

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I recently posted on my Instagram @thedatecoach a video of a young woman who warns people about these filters and how they can be very deceiving. Let me know what you think?

Jjpayne · Accepted Answer

I think it depends on what you are using them for. If you are posting on an account that is yours and you are not dating anyone or offering a service, why the heck not?

I mean think about this, an old lady can be young again and she does it for fun. She does not owe anyone her age and she gets compliments. It's win win

Do you think Men or Women who use photo filters are trying to deceive others or just get a self-esteem boost?

However, something like Linkedin, facebook or a dating site. That's not ok. Again the distinction is one profile that you are not saying that's your age but you are having fun with it, a taste of youth if you will like a profile name like queen rose, let's say on deivantart. But where you are clearly representing yourself it's not ok to do but it is a fine line. However as someone getting older, you start to think about it a bit. Who doesn't want to feel young again? If it's done in a good way then why not. I suppose even saying it's a touched up photo will still get people saying your pretty but overall it's all about using comment sense

Jean-Marie_Céline · Accepted Answer

It depends on the person, in my opinion.
In my case, it's more for self-esteem and image issues - I don't hide and I'm pretty open about the fact that my own portrait is quite airbrushed, but it's me all the same.
My father's one is similarly airbrushed, as our portraits were made similar for our new father-son business venture.

FlutteringFeelings · Accepted Answer

The use of filters doesn’t cause harm it’s how their being used. Some people use filters as a method that is used to receive validation which in return will boost one’s self-esteem temporarily and leads to depression. I use one specific filter that adds some color to my skin because the iPhone camera makes my skin look washed out. When I have a picture taken for me I’ll edit it to add color to the scenery and make my picture look more vibrant. One thing I would never find myself doing is editing my face to transform me into another human being.

When the editing and photo filters becomes excessive then that’s when the damage happens. Instagram is the root of all filters and Facetune apps and I know plenty who will change their facial features just to fit a certain beauty standard that is plastered in societies book of what they define as being beautiful.

Brainsbeforebeauty · Accepted Answer

I don't get why people do that🤷🏼‍♀️
I don't use any filters or edits...
What's the point of putting pics of yourself out there and then they fake? Cuz if you meet them IRL they gonna see the real you anyways...

Bellatris · Answer

I think it has more to do with boosting low self-esteem. People present themselves to others online as someone they wish they were, because they're deeply unhappy with who they actually are. The competition to be 'perfect' is intense, and will only get worse.

Pogi-Paddy-2 · Answer

In my personal experience with those who use selfie filters can be broken up into 2 major categories, although I am not limping all people into this. It comes from my own personal experience.

1️⃣ They have low self esteem and low self confidence.

2️⃣ They're showing their playful and perky personalities.

Again I am not lumping everyone into this
☯️

whatdoyouwantt · Answer

Everyone edits their pics today lol I DO IT TOO. Not to deceive anyone as I don’t make myself look different, as people still recognise me quick if they see me anywhere and it’s not an ego boost either as I like myself how I am, I just edit to have a nice picture and I don’t do too much. Lol again to some might be ego boost as they aren’t happy with who they are. That is why they wear makeup and all. I don’t wear it. I am just being myself and I know I look good so what I see on social media doesn’t make me self conscious as what matters to me is what I see in person and I never felt ugly compared to others lol

WowwGirl · Answer

Many use them for deception I'm sure. Mine our different. Number one, they are for art obviously I'm using filters. Many people here have seen my actual face. I also do it for safety reasons. So not always deception I think.

PaynefulPleasures · Answer

I don't do any of that I'm just straight up true deal with it 😎✌️
Others do it to deceive people can't except themselves such dumb asses if you meet & greet they'll see who you are so just be honest ✌️😎

loveslongnails · Answer

Filtering pictures in general, but absolutely so on a dating site has to be the Number 1 stupidest thing you can do if you're trying to get a date. If it significantly alters your REAL appearance, when you actually meet the person and they see you look only marginally like your photo, you're done. That's like telling someone "I'm a little overweight, but I'm working on it", when you're really 50 pounds overweight and work out once a week.

ZaZaEstelle · Answer

No ones trying to deceive anyone, unless they're catfishing. I think they just want to look good, look the way they would ideally want to look like. They want to be confident, they aren't thinking about deceiving others.

blondfrog · Answer

Yeah and 99% of women are who do it. You rarely see men use filters. Women like to deceive people. They also want to change men only and not themselves. Men deceive but in our own way. We deceive women by lying to them saying we love them, that we don't think about other women while with them, men in general also lie about their height, and how strong they are. Oh also on average us men lie about how much money we make a year. Moral of the story most women and men are pieces of shits.

kingkathyy · Answer

i think it’s more about their own insecurities and self esteem than it is about deceiving

The_Maphio · Answer

The two things are not exclusive. Using filters might make them look better thus enhancing their opinion about themselves, all the while deceiving others about what they look like.
It's actually a pretty common practice.

KloexJayne · Answer

Neither... I do it to even out skin tone because I hate having blotches but it neither gives me a confidence boost nor does it deceive anyone anymore than my everyday makeup would

scarlett96 · Answer

I’d say self esteem boost is more common, esp if ur posting where people u know in person can see you aren’t really trying to make them believe u look like someone completely diff

blingring · Answer

Deceive others for compliments. They know irl they don’t look as good so they catfish for those internet men and their attention

JuliaStyles · Answer

What? Who is fake?

Flower7 · Answer

I feel like they just want their pictures to look as good as possible, and deception isn't their ultimate goal.

Devlaw5 · Answer

Generally I think people use filters to boost their self esteem. But it would be safe to assume that some do use it to deceive. Given the logic of it tho, I would probably guess that it’s a small percentage who do use it to deceive.

TheUniqueOne96 · Answer

I think it's both TBH, but BrainsbeforeBeauty sums it up well.

Browneye57 · Answer

Insta is completely fake bullshit. Sorry man.

paulina15rob · Answer

It's just a temporary trend, nobody needs a filter to get a beauty we are all beautiful and unique.

the thing is... that there are people who like to follow the trend and others not, So as we say There's no accounting for taste... :)

RingOfFire · Answer

Yes... because they feel insecure about the way they look. Do guys do this often? 99% of the ones I've seen have been girls doing it.

Wiredone · Answer

It doesn't matter to me if they use filters or not. I'm not going to meet them anyway. If I wanted to meet someone I'd do it the old fashioned way

RCLJT · Answer

No more so than the 58 year old women that use pictures of themselves in their late 30’s on dating sites….

Kaeleigh1 · Answer

I don't know, but too much of it makes me just think they are a narcissist (too in love with themselves,) and won't have much room in their life for others.

flovry · Answer

R: It depends on the purpose behind it, it might be to deceive yes !

princeofromance · Answer

If you look at the data on this subject matter, it is a little bit of both.

karaspara · Answer

No idea don’t like them and don’t use them

KrakenAttackin · Answer

Yes. Photo filters are annoying AF.

nevernevernever · Answer

sometimes people do things because it's fun

beebella · Answer

I think they just want to look a certain way.

K-I-S-S · Answer

I guess it's a similar reason to using make up.

SuccessfulHornDog · Answer

probably it is primarily for a self esteem boost

Waldoe · Answer

No I do not think that they are,,,

MDollarBill · Answer

OR maybe just playing around with it?

jahaims · Answer

Duh.

fonduegirl · Answer

One word : vanity.

Myk13 · Answer

Both

Shihab91 · Answer

Low self-esteem

JamieLoves · Answer

Both

msc545 · Answer

probably both.

SpaceGalaxy · Answer

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