If you’ve been scrolling through Facebook lately, you’ve probably stumbled upon a barrage of your friends and family posting a rather ridiculous status update. No, I’m not referring to their latest political tirades; I’m speaking about the dubious copyright notice that just won’t fade away, regardless of how many times it’s debunked.
These posts come in various forms, typically warning users about potential paid subscriptions or emphasizing the importance of copyright protection. The crux of the message? It encourages everyone to copy, paste, and share to safeguard their intellectual property from being exploited by the Facebook overlords. One of the most shared variations looks something like this:
Despite how absurd this might seem, people keep spreading it. Facebook’s 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.” Yet, this fact hasn’t deterred the relentless spread of these hoaxes.
To help eliminate these fake copyright notices from your feed, simply click the arrow in the top right corner of the post and choose to hide it. Facebook will prompt you to indicate why you’re hiding it, and you can select “this is false news,” because that’s precisely what it is. Facebook is not charging users, and random text does not magically shield your data from prying eyes. Additionally, no, Mark Zuckerberg isn’t personally sifting through profiles to enforce copyright laws on your Throwback Thursday selfies.
It’s perplexing why these hoaxes gain traction, but on the bright side, the situation has inspired some creativity among Facebook users. Many have crafted their own amusing versions of these privacy notices, invoking everything from Santa Claus to unicorns and even the CIA, warning of dire consequences if you fail to share.
In summary, any post on Facebook that threatens a fee or implores you to copy and share to avoid disaster is likely a hoax. Always verify information before sharing and spare your friends and family from the anguish of these baseless claims. And while you’re at it, feel free to share this post with everyone you know—otherwise, an actual scary mommy could show up at your door, drink your wine, and let loose some colorful language in front of your kids. Consider yourself warned!
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Summary
The persistent Facebook copyright notice is a hoax that misleads users into thinking they need to share it to protect their content. This article discusses the origins of the hoax, its debunking, and encourages users to verify information before sharing.