The INSIDER Summary:
- Amanda Steele is a popular model and blogger based out of Los Angeles.
- Recently, she spoke out on Twitter against those who Photoshop their Instagram photos.
- Steele believes that Photoshopping creates an unrealistic standard of beauty that is misleading.
- Instead, she believes people should "appreciate natural beauty."
- Her views have gone viral, with several users commenting on the issue.
The question of whether or not Photoshop should be used on social media has been the subject of fierce debate.
Some users don't see a problem with it, while others believe altering images poses a dangerous threat to those who believe they are real.
Popular model and blogger Amanda Steele is the latest person to speak out on the subject. In a series of tweets, the 27-year-old argued against people who "edit themselves so much on Instagram."
Her main point was that it's impossible for anyone to meet the standard of beauty Photoshopping creates.
people edit themselves so much on Instagram it's sad that people can't just appreciate natural beauty
— Amanda Steele (@MakeupbyMandy24) July 27, 2017
how is ANYONE supposed to live up to these expectations when they are false??
— Amanda Steele (@MakeupbyMandy24) July 27, 2017"People edit themselves so much on Instagram it's sad that people can't just appreciate natural beauty,"Steele tweeted to her 991,000 followers. "How is ANYONE supposed to live up to these expectations when they are false??"
In particular, she called out "influencers" with large social followings. "Making your personal profile [an] unrealistic version of yourself is not fair," she wrote.
Like geez please just leave yourself be! You are beautiful enough without photoshop!
— Amanda Steele (@MakeupbyMandy24) July 27, 2017
It is one thing for magazines/campaigns to photoshop photos but making your personal profile a unrealistic version of yourself is not fair!
— Amanda Steele (@MakeupbyMandy24) July 27, 2017"There are so many girls out there wondering why they aren't that beautiful or skinny etc... you have no idea what you put these girls thru,"she tweeted.
there are so many girls out there wondering why they aren't that beautiful or skinny etc... you have no idea what you put these girls thru
— Amanda Steele (@MakeupbyMandy24) July 27, 2017
I'm talking about people with large followings that are literally INFLUENCERS. Everything you do INFLUENCES thousands of people
— Amanda Steele (@MakeupbyMandy24) July 27, 2017
If you put yourself out there purposely creating a following, please use your power positively :(
— Amanda Steele (@MakeupbyMandy24) July 27, 2017
So moral of the story. NEVER COMPARE YOURSELF TO PEOPLE ONLINE. Do not let it get you down. You are beautiful and the whole world knows it!
— Amanda Steele (@MakeupbyMandy24) July 27, 2017However, some of Steele's followers questioned her own authenticity when she shares selfies online.
Isn't this edited ? pic.twitter.com/snNMVcYUjZ
— Myriem azzouz (@myryamOi) July 27, 2017One person suggested that "makeup is considered editing too" in response to Steele's rant.
makeup is considered editing too just putting it out there
— priskilla (@luvlypriscilla) July 27, 2017Whether or not you agree with Steele's stance on Photoshopping, her call to "NEVER COMPARE YOURSELF TO PEOPLE ONLINE" is a message we can get behind.