- If you have posted or commented that you believe in conspiracy theories about government mind control through chemtrails (often mistaken for contrails), you will be disqualified from this assessment. Furthermore, sharing content from sources such as naturalnews.com or infowars.com will also render you ineligible. This is due to the fact that exhibiting irrational beliefs provides an unfair upper hand over individuals who are simply bothersome. As Rumi wisely stated, “The art of knowing is knowing what to ignore.”
- If at any time you have shared a quote from Rumi as your status, it will disqualify you from this evaluation. This guideline is in place to limit the number of participants to a manageable level.
- Sharing or commenting that vaccinations cause autism, or endorsing any related evidence, will lead to disqualification (refer to Rule 1). However, if you have merely expressed that individuals believing in the vaccination-autism link should be allowed to “share their truth,” you are welcome to participate.
- Should you express gratitude for your mother’s cancer remission or a near-miss accident, you are permitted to join but may not be a strong contender due to the sincerity of your gratitude. Conversely, if you express thankfulness for “delicious snacks” or for a chance to address your “issues with impermanence” due to your mother’s illness, you are encouraged to enter. A post featuring the hashtag #grateful alongside an image of a field of flowers will earn you additional points, provided it was made before the contest announcement.
- If you have altered your name on social media, please disclose any previous names to ensure I do not overlook your posting history. If you were once known as “Captain Fox,” do not illustrate this with a fox wearing an eye patch, but rather explicitly write “Captain Fox.” If you have changed your name more than 14 times in the last two years, more than seven times in four years, or more than three times since birth, please submit a printed record of all your status updates and comments since you joined the platform, organized by name. A special prize may be awarded if your name changes have coincided with an increase in annoyance.
Lastly, feel free to enter if you are “taking a break from social media,” especially if your final status update cited a desire to be more present for loved ones. However, if you have taken a quiz like “Which Superhero Are You?” refrain from entering, as it may be referenced for any tie-breaking situations.
This article was originally published on November 16, 2014.
For additional related content, check out our other blog post regarding privacy policies. If you seek authoritative information on home insemination, visit this page for a fertility kit. This is also a great resource for understanding the IVF process in depth.
Summary:
This guide humorously outlines the criteria for engaging with your most annoying social media friend, focusing on disqualifying behaviors such as irrational beliefs and excessive name changes. It offers a light-hearted look at how social media interactions can be perceived, while providing valuable insights and links for further reading on related topics.