It’s hard enough to figure out what’s true and what’s not. Do we really need more static like this? The term “vagueposting” is trending. And it’s exactly what it sounds like.
Vagueposting is when you share something that’s intentionally vague. So you might SEEM like you’re making a point, but you’re not.
Like, you might say, “Sabrina Carpenter was right”, just to drive clicks and make people ask WHAT you think she was right about.
It’s not a new term. It dates back to at least 2011. It’s just more common than ever. Merriam-Webster even has a definition now: “to post cryptically on social media for engagement or attention.”
So if it seems like we’re saying more online, while also saying less, you’re not wrong.
(NY Post)
