Social media resolutions you should make right now (and keep) - CNET

2. Stop posting pictures from live shows.
One of the greatest shutdowns I've ever witnessed happened while watching comedian Dylan Moran of "Black Books" and "Shaun of the Dead" perform live. He spotted someone in the crowd taking a picture of him with their phone, and looked right at them. "Don't do that," he said. "Just live in the moment."

For people using every ounce of their energy to entertain a crowd, it's annoying to be hit with blinding camera flashes. Plus, posting those pictures just makes people who aren't at the show jealous they don't have the money and patience to deal with Ticketmaster.

I admit that I've committed this social sin on more than one occasion. However, I'm happy to say I've kept this resolution since the start of 2016. I haven't been to a show yet this year, but it still counts.

3. Don't post old stories and make them sound like they just happened.
A lot of people get their news from social media, and it's easy to trip someone up by giving them false information. If you come across a story that happened months ago, there's no reason to share it as if it's breaking news. It makes you look like Lloyd Christmas from "Dumb & Dumber." Remember when he looked at a framed newspaper from 1969 that reads "Man walks on moon" and then loudly announced "Hey everybody! We've landed on the moon!"? You don't want to be that guy.

Part of my job is keeping people informed, so posting a link to a story that's way past its prime would be counterproductive. That being said, feel free to check out the past stories I've written for CNET on my author page.

4. If you have to use #TMI, don't post it.
Some people seem to think the hashtag #TMI magically erases the awkwardness of whatever they are about to write.

If you find yourself wondering if a post requires a #TMI, chances are good you shouldn't post it. There's no important knowledge that can be gained from describing how your feet smell after a long walk or how long it's been since you've washed your bathtub.

I can't recall a time when I've used the #TMI hashtag except in jest. I'm already a very shy person who worries about being judged. Posting pictures of odd skin blemishes or announcing that I'm unable to find the source of a strange odor in my apartment would only add to that heavy psychological burden.

5. No more pictures of food. EVER!