Listen up, if you have a friend who believes they can actually “win” Facebook shares from Mark Zuckerberg, it’s time to set them straight. This latest trend of “copy and paste this status” is nothing more than an elaborate hoax. Believe it or not, Zuckerberg is not giving away 10% of his shares to random Facebook users. Here’s a little advice: if you see a post that claims “this isn’t a hoax,” you can bet your bottom dollar that it’s definitely a hoax. You’re welcome for saving you the trouble of copying and pasting that nonsense.
The ridiculousness of this hoax seems to have gained traction following the announcement of Zuckerberg and his wife, Emily, expecting a baby, coinciding with their pledge to donate $45 billion worth of Facebook shares to charity. Shortly after, this misleading trend started circulating.
While no one knows the origin of this hoax, Facebook itself has chimed in on the absurdity of these “share to win” posts. It’s high time we put an end to the trend of urging people to copy and paste posts that they didn’t even create. It reminds me of being stopped on the street to sign a petition; while some may be worthwhile, you really don’t want to engage with random strangers all day long.
Imagine someone approaching you with a question like, “Do you have a moment for animal welfare?” What do you say to that? You can’t just say no without feeling like a heartless monster. They frame it in such a way that walking away feels impossible. Those Facebook updates do the same thing.
“Can you please copy and paste this status for an hour to support those facing personal struggles?” No, you cannot! You’d think that, but you can’t say it out loud without appearing callous. Instead, you’re left pretending you didn’t see it while knowing you’ll post something trivial moments later, making you feel like a jerk in comparison to your friend trying to spread awareness.
Let’s get real: copying and pasting a status update is not going to make anyone rich or solve any problems. It’s akin to those posts that plead for you to “like” if you care about saving dolphins. Liking a post isn’t doing anything productive. Is everyone clear on that? And ignoring these pleas doesn’t make you a bad person; it simply reflects your understanding that if we all fell for these gimmicks, we’d be drowning in them all day long.
I certainly don’t expect Facebook to magically resolve any financial struggles. I have a friend who claims to be a Nigerian prince who supposedly has that angle covered.
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Summary
In summary, if you have a friend who thinks they can win Facebook shares from Mark Zuckerberg, it’s time to enlighten them about the ridiculousness of such hoaxes. Sharing these misleading posts won’t bring about any change or wealth. Instead, let’s focus on real issues and meaningful support.