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title: "Discussion on \"The Illusion of Being Lowkey on Social Media\" | Hashnode"
description: "Discussion on \"The Illusion of Being Lowkey on Social Media\". Many people believe being lowkey means being balanced or authentic. But often, it’s a form of digital withdrawal."
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# [The Illusion of Being Lowkey on Social Media](https://blog.douglas.africa/the-illusion-of-being-lowkey-on-social-media?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Many people believe being lowkey means being balanced or authentic. But often, it’s a form of digital withdrawal.

Nov 7, 2025 · 3 min read · blog.douglas.africa  
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-   [#digitalnetworking](https://hashnode.com/tag/digitalnetworking)
-   [#social-media](https://hashnode.com/tag/social-media)
-   [#career-growth](https://hashnode.com/tag/career-growth)
-   [#online-presence](https://hashnode.com/tag/online-presence)
-   [#personal-growth](https://hashnode.com/tag/personal-growth)

## Written by

[Douglas Sabwa Indumwa](https://hashnode.com/@douglas-sabwa-indumwa)

@douglas-sabwa-indumwa · Kenya

  
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Software Developer | Digital Health | ALX 2023 SE | DevSecOps

I am a full-stack software developer driven by the goal of creating scalable solutions to automate business processes. Throughout my career, I have successfully developed web, mobile and USSD applications that serve thousands of users, both for profit and non-profit.

## Responses 2

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[miriam mukami](https://hashnode.com/@mukami722)

[Nov 8, 2025](https://hashnode.com/posts/the-illusion-of-being-lowkey-on-social-media/690e7179149c854f7f0d5300/comment/690eee058a707c1e669b6866)

Quite insightful, I needed it📌

[Douglas Sabwa Indumwa](https://hashnode.com/@douglas-sabwa-indumwa)

[Nov 11, 2025](https://hashnode.com/posts/the-illusion-of-being-lowkey-on-social-media/690e7179149c854f7f0d5300/comment/690eee058a707c1e669b6866#reply-6913a854e768f37ddacc4973)

Thank you so much [miriam mukami](https://hashnode.com/@mukami722) for going through the article. Your feedback is a great motivation.

[Samuel Muruli](https://hashnode.com/@Muhanji)

[Nov 8, 2025](https://hashnode.com/posts/the-illusion-of-being-lowkey-on-social-media/690e7179149c854f7f0d5300/comment/690ee6cd49af907d8addb29d)

This is a very profound piece 💯. Found it through my former classmate Mudoga Mack.

[Douglas Sabwa Indumwa](https://hashnode.com/@douglas-sabwa-indumwa)

[Nov 11, 2025](https://hashnode.com/posts/the-illusion-of-being-lowkey-on-social-media/690e7179149c854f7f0d5300/comment/690ee6cd49af907d8addb29d#reply-6913a8b8d389b67b40e0bed0)

Hi Samuel, I am honored to have you read the article. Mack is great brother of mine indeed. Stay put for futire articles.