Facebook is filled up with this post. I decided to hide the specifics of the person posting it, because they should know better. But apparently they don’t. Several users have been dupped into believing that posting the message will stop them from being affected by some new Facebook guidelines that would allow Facebook to use And it could do so without being affected by any copyright whatsoever. Let’s clear this up, shall we? First, Facebook has not and will not change ownership of the content users post. Here you can see in this Fact check on the Facebook newsroom.
Basically, only you own your content, so whatever you post belongs to you. Which involves being responsible for what you post as well. Keep that in mind when posting private details and derogatory comments. Second, let’s take a look at Facebook’s Statement of Rights And Responsibilities. It clearly states that However, it also states that So, you own your content. But by posting it, you give Facebook a license to use it. The conclusion is that with rights comes responsibility. As much as you may own it, Facebook can use it. The funniest thing I find in this crazy Facebook meme is that it already made its rounds back in May of this year! How it regained this viral status I can only speculate. Now, how about watching what you post — including various panic-filled hoaxes — and keep calm about losing copyright? Posting something like the above “notice” doesn’t give you any advanced rights. Comment Name * Email *
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