If you’ve been scrolling through Facebook lately, you’ve probably noticed a flurry of your acquaintances posting something absolutely ridiculous. No, I’m not referring to their endless political debates. I’m talking about the bizarre copyright notice that keeps resurfacing, despite being debunked time and again.
These posts come in various forms, but the message remains the same: threats of impending paid subscriptions or stern warnings about protecting copyrighted content. They all ask users to copy and share the post to safeguard their intellectual property from the imaginary Facebook overlords. One of the most notorious versions might look something like this:
This whole idea is clearly absurd, yet people persist in sharing it. Facebook’s own Statement of Rights and Responsibilities clearly states that “anyone who uses Facebook owns and controls the content and information they post and how that content and information is shared.” But that hasn’t stopped the hoax propagators.
To get rid of these misleading copyright posts, simply click the arrow in the top right corner of the post and select “hide.” Facebook will even ask you why, and you can choose “this is false news,” which accurately describes it. Facebook isn’t charging users; random text won’t create a protective barrier over your information. And no, the Facebook founder isn’t personally sifting through profiles to enforce copyright laws on your Throwback Thursday pics.
It’s hard to pinpoint why these annoying hoaxes go viral, but at least some creativity has emerged from it. Facebook users have been crafting their own humorous takes on these privacy alerts, from referencing Santa Claus to unicorns, promising dire consequences if the posts aren’t shared. Some of our favorite examples include:
- “Hide your jammies, hide your socks!”
- “Not the plants! Get it together, Robin!”
The bottom line? Anything on Facebook that hints at a fee or urges you to copy and share to prevent something bad is likely nonsense. Research before you share and spare your friends from this madness.
And, while you’re at it, please share this post with your friends, or else a real-life Scary Mommy might just pop up in your living room, down your wine, and drop a few choice words in front of your kids. You’ve been warned!
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In summary, the Facebook copyright notice is a hoax that spreads misinformation. Instead of joining the ranks of those sharing it, take a moment to inform yourself and your friends.
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