BeReal bills itself as the one social media platform that won't allow its users to curate their lives for likes. But does it live up to that promise?
BeReal bills itself as the one social media platform that won't allow its users to curate their lives for likes. But does it live up to that promise?TikTok likes to boast about their billion plus users worldwide, but they are facing a new competitor that’s growing in popularity. In many ways, the BeReal sells itself as the antidote to traditional social media.
But some users have discovered workarounds that allow them to “cheat” that two-minute rule so they can do exactly what the app is trying to avoid – stage their shots and curate their lives. Another BeReal user, Sophie Lussiez, said, “For long periods of time I wouldn't really do anything. And showcasing that kind of was difficult when you would see other people who, like, were in real time doing more fun things.”BeReal declined an interview request, but provided a fact sheet that read in part:
Some users, however, say they enjoy the platform and like that they have the option to post late so they can take creative and fun photos.
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