In recent days, a new Facebook hoax has convinced some users they can “win” a portion of Mark Zuckerberg’s Facebook shares. It’s astonishing that we still need to clarify this, but the reality is that Zuckerberg is not giving away 10% of his shares to a thousand Facebook users. A helpful hint: if a post claims, “this is not a hoax,” it’s guaranteed to be a hoax. You can thank me later for saving you a few moments of your time.
This particular deception seems to have gained traction following Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan’s announcement of their baby and their commitment to donate $45 billion in Facebook shares to charitable causes. Shortly after, misleading status updates began to circulate.
While the originator of this hoax remains unidentified, Facebook itself has poked fun at the trend of copy-pasting status updates. Speaking of which, it’s high time we put an end to the practice of urging others to repost messages you didn’t even author. It’s akin to being approached on the street to sign a petition. Most of these petitions are well-intentioned, but do you really want to be accosted by strangers for signatures all day? Similarly, Facebook’s status updates often employ guilt to elicit responses.
Take, for example, the post that asks you to share support for individuals grappling with family issues or health concerns. You’re likely thinking, “No, I don’t want to do that.” However, expressing this opinion would make you feel like the worst person ever, forcing you to ignore the post instead. This often leads to an internal struggle, especially when you later post about needing coffee, and your empathetic friend notices your apparent indifference.
The fact is, no one is becoming wealthy by copying and pasting Facebook updates. Additionally, no real issues are resolved through such actions. It’s similar to those posts that implore you to “like” them to “save the dolphins” or similar causes. Liking a Facebook post does not equate to making a difference. Let’s get that straight. Ignoring these pleas doesn’t make you a bad person; it just means you recognize that if everyone succumbed to such tactics, our feeds would be inundated with them indefinitely.
I certainly don’t require Facebook’s assistance to alleviate my financial troubles. I have a reliable connection who happens to be a Nigerian prince that’s handling that for me.
In conclusion, the next time someone tries to convince you to jump on the bandwagon of these ridiculous posts, remember that no real change occurs through mere social media interactions.
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Summary:
The article addresses the absurdity of believing in Facebook hoaxes that claim users can win shares from Mark Zuckerberg. It emphasizes the futility of engaging in copy-paste trends on social media and urges readers to recognize the lack of impact these actions have in the real world.