If you’ve been scrolling through Facebook recently, there’s a good chance you’ve encountered a flood of friends and family sharing an absurd status update regarding a supposed copyright protection notice. No, it’s not the usual political tirades I’m referring to; it’s the bizarre message that just won’t fade away, despite being debunked time and again.
This message comes in various forms, usually warning about potential paid subscriptions or making grand claims about intellectual property rights. The common thread? It encourages people to copy and repost the message to supposedly safeguard their content from theft by Facebook itself. One of the most frequently shared versions looks something like this:
Despite the clear absurdity of these claims, people continue to repost them. Facebook’s own Statement of Rights and Responsibilities explicitly states that “users own and control the content and information they post.” Yet, that doesn’t seem to deter the hoax enthusiasts.
If you’re eager to eliminate these false copyright notices from your feed, click the little arrow in the top right corner of the post and choose to hide it. Facebook will prompt you for a reason; select “this is false news,” because that’s exactly what it is. Facebook isn’t implementing charges, and a random status update does not conjure a magical shield around your personal data. Besides, there’s no way Mark Zuckerberg is personally combing through profiles to check for proper copyright tags on your Throwback Thursday snapshots.
While it’s unclear why these annoying hoaxes gain traction, one silver lining is the creativity they inspire. Facebook users have had a blast crafting their own hilarious versions of these privacy notices, invoking everyone from mythical creatures to covert agencies, with wild consequences promised if you fail to share. Here are a couple of our favorite examples:
- “Hide your snacks, hide your wine.”
That escalated quickly! - “It’s the plants you should be worried about!”
Pull yourself together, Robin!
In conclusion, any post on Facebook that threatens a fee or urges you to share for protection is likely complete nonsense. Do a quick search before hitting share, and spare your friends and family from this ongoing madness.
And, while you’re at it, feel free to check out our other blog post on crafting a skincare routine for dry skin at this link. Additionally, if you’re on a fertility journey, Make a Mom is a great resource, as is Johns Hopkins Fertility Center for pregnancy and home insemination information.
Summary:
This article highlights the absurdity of the Facebook copyright protection notice hoax that continues to circulate. It encourages users to hide these posts and provides insight into why such misinformation spreads. It also directs readers to additional resources related to skin care and fertility.