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[heliophilic]

[Happy New Year, MoM. M is lounging on one of his couches in his apartment, a laptop partially visible in his lap.]

So how many of you have gotten one of these Instagrahm things? My boyfriend gave me grief about not having one of these--or any social media really--to talk to my "fans" with, so I figured one of my New Year's resolutions would be to give one a shot.

[The camera pans down to the laptop, where M's brand new Instagrahm "butwithpunching" (he steadfastly refused going with "officialm") is visible. It's so new that he hasn't posted anything yet. M turns the camera back up to his face.]

I guess the first thing is "add me." Or "follow me." Or whatever. That's what you're supposed to say in this situation, isn't it? Second part is a question--or I suppose a few questions...

Are you one of these people who pimps themselves out to get the most followers? Why? What do you all get out of this?

No need for the "how to" tutorial... I already know exactly how this all works. [The beauty of implants that give him an innate understanding of computers.] It's the why I haven't figured out yet.

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[h2no]

life's too short to not have your stupid choices smeared everywhere online

why not?

[heliophilic]

Not only am I not surprised you have one of these things, I'm pretty sure that message is going to be on your tombstone.

[h2no]

my tombstone after you just murdered me?
i thought we were friends
i'm weeping
openly
people are looking. it's awkward. you did this to me.

[incogneto]

It's the new necessary tool of self-promotion.

And it's Instagram.

[heliophilic]

That exact sentence is what sparked that whole guilt trip in the first place.

You can see how little I care about this website. App. Whatever.

[incogneto]

I guess that depends on if you want to communicate with your fans or not.

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[littlemissfutility]

Because it's fun. [Duh.] And it's a lot easier than making a real photo album. You just put the filters on your pictures and post them.

[heliophilic]

What exactly makes it fun? That's the part I'm still not getting.

[littlemissfutility]

Well... You can make your pictures look cool. You can show your friends what you've been doing. And if you wanna look at them later, all your pictures are right there. You can print them off if you wanna make a real photo album, too.

[She shrugs.]

I mean, what makes taking pictures fun? You already do that, right?

[heliophilic]

And what is so appealing in internet fame?

Are you one of the "for the lulz" people?

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[halloflamer]

Sheesh, are you ancient or what!? Explaining this stuff to you old fogies is a pain, you know....

[He waves a dismissive hand] Why, huh? Doesn't everyone like to share stuff? Well anyway, I post the Pokémon a lot. They like the attention, too.

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[heliophilic]

I prefer the term "lived under a rock."

[A shrug.] And I've always been one to value my privacy.

Though I can see why your pokemon might be popular. Perhaps I should post a picture of Dragprawn.

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[halloflamer]

Alright, whatever excuse you gotta use.

They're super popular! Arcanine's got his own appreciation tag when people run into him 'round town, take selfies with 'im. He goes nuts for it.

--Dragprawn, huh? That's sort of a Pokémon-sounding name... What is it?

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[doitforthevibe]

i use my account half to just follow other people and half to self-advertise.
you kind of have to, when you run your own brand.

[heliophilic]

Are you referring to your personal brand, or are you calling me a brand?

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[fehus]

i don't have an insta, but from an outsider's perspective, videos of cute pets are the best "why."

also blackmail i guess? i would probably pay some money to get a few pics removed from my friends' accounts.

[heliophilic]

I have a robot fighting shrimp. I doubt many people would consider them cute.

They post them without your permission? Isn't that against the rules of Nothing But Perfection Here?

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[itssacrifice]

Babe, you are way overthinking this.

[Andrew too is partially reclined on the coach that sits in his apartment's shared living area. His hair is tousled as if he's just gotten out of bed. It's a lounging day for sure.]

I'm pretty sure you're the only one who has bothered questioning the reasons of making an Instagram account after already making one. I'm glad you gave my lecture some consideration though.

Aaand you're added.

[heliophilic]

You say that like you're remotely surprised.

[Come on, Andrew, you should know better than that by now.

Also, stop making him want to Door over there and run his hands through that hair.]

Oh I know the reasons why I made one. It's because you are cruel and unyielding.

I want to know why other people are compelled to make one.

[trouvaille]

I haven't updated mine for ages. I guess I made it out of habit? But I don't do here most of the things I used it for at home.

[heliophilic]

And what is it you no longer do here that you did back home?

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[notayoungman]

Announcing your activities so publicly is counterproductive.

[heliophilic]

True, but it is more entertaining.

[It's fun to be contrary.]