Are You in the Habit of Posting Self Portraits on Facebook?

Are you in the habit of posting too many self portraits or selfies on Facebook ?

If you thought that will win you more likes from friends and relatives, it might actually have the opposite effect, says a recent study.

Regular Use of Facebook may Make You Unhappy
A new study found that those who used the social networking giant regularly were less happy compared to those who used it sporadically or did not use it.

A new study has said that sharing too many selfies on social networking sites like Facebook, could actually have a negative impact on close relationships.

A UK research has revealed that those who post photos too frequently on social networks, could end up alienating friends, colleagues, and relatives. Thus, they could lose out on supportive bonds.

Lead researcher Dr. David Houghton said people do not really appreciate if people constantly sharing photos of themselves. Further, putting up snaps of you with friends instead of a partner, spouse or lover could also spoil a long term relationship.

Facebook Posts, DNA Typing Help Identify Source of Foodborne Strep Outbreak
In 2012, facebook posts helped alert public health officials to a strep throat outbreak among a high school dance team, and DNA fingerprinting led investigators to pasta prepared by a previously ill parent as the likely source.

Is it worth it at the end of the day?

Facebook Releases Its Regional Usage Data in an Attempt to Attract More Advertisers
New figures released by Facebook show that more than 128 million users from the US and over 24 million British users visit its site every day.

Source-Medindia