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NY Post
New York Post
8 Jul 2023


NextImg:NY residents’ ‘social media sins’ the worst in the US, survey shows

New Yorkers are the worst in the country when it comes to their behavior on social media — with more than half admitting to sending nudes or writing mean messages, according to a new study. 

BonusFinder.com asked over 3,000 Americans whether they had engaged in ten “social media sins” — such as arguing with others online and sending sexual content.

Empire Staters scored the highest in each category, with over 50% confessing to each transgression. 

The most commonly committed offense, at 72%, was squabbling with others online.

The second-most popular online offense by NYers, at 65%, was posting something they shouldn’t have while drunk. 

Nearly 63% of New Yorkers admitted to publishing revealing images or videos of themselves for all to see, and a whopping 57% confessed to catfishing — or presenting a fictional online persona, which is often used to lure someone into a relationship.

New Yorkers are the worst in the country when it comes to their behavior on social media.
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Over 60% said they published something while angry or hurt that they later regretted. 
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And not only are New Yorkers the most inappropriate — they can also be the meanest on the web, with 61% saying they’ve posted abusive comments on social media, which included sites like Facebook and Twitter.

Over 60% said they published something while angry or hurt that they later regretted. 

“New Yorkers have a reputation for speaking their minds and, with the majority of residents having easy access to their social media, the study shows that this is a potent mix,” said to Fintan Costello, the company’s managing director.

According to the poll, the most common social media sin is getting into arguments with people online.

According to the poll, the most common social media sin is getting into arguments with other users.

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The second-most popular online offense by NYers, at 65%, was posting something they shouldn’t have while drunk. 
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“While some of the behavior from New Yorkers can be considered a minor misdemeanor, it’s clear that some of the practices don’t have a place on social media,” Costello said. 

On the other end of the spectrum, Oregon was revealed to be the most well-behaved state online, with just 7% of its residents committing “social media sins.”