问答题 A study from the UK indicates that people who post too many "selfies" (photos of themselves) on Facebook and similar social networks risk damaging their real-life relationships. The research report from Birmingham University analyzed the impact of those photos on the relationships of 508 participants. The study found that excessive photo sharing and sharing certain types of photos make almost everyone like you less. Head researcher Dr. David Houghton said, "People, other than very close friends and relatives, don"t seem to relate well to those who constantly share photos of themselves."
IN terms of the rise in popularity of selfies, Wikipedia says, "In December 2012, Time magazine noted that selfie was among its top 10 popular words of 2012." Therefore, many people who post selfies will be surprised, perhaps "shocked," by the Birmingham research. It is explained that the appeal of selfies comes from the control they give self-photographers over how they present themselves. Many selfies are intended to present a flattering image of the person, especially to friends whom the photographer expects to be supportive. The research may suggest the exact opposite is true.