Facebook Shutting Down Rumor Goes Viral: Site Said To Be Ending March 15, 2011

[MistaNova]

It's not clear how it started, but a ridiculous rumor that Facebook is shutting down is spreading fast on social networks.

The hot rumor -- evidenced by Google Trends and gaining traction on Twitter -- says that on March 15, 2011, Facebook will be closing down. Not taking a day off, not undergoing maintenance, but ending entirely.

The rumor has led to such frantic tweets as, "Facebook will be shutting down on March 2011? I hope not!" (@MissAyl) and "So the rumor is Facebook is shutting down....please don't jump to twitter & ruin my social networking experience" (@jjelksboss).

Facebook users are also concerned. Says one: "Facebook is shutting down on March 15, 2011 for good D: Is there any way we can stop this!?!?" And a group has already started to stop Facebook from shutting down.

Ironically, Yahoo announced last month that its "Yahoo Video" will be closing down on the date in question, March 15, 2011, and videos can be seen for the last time on March 14. But that hardly means it's taking the rest of the Internet down with it.

Just a day ago, an opinion piece published on CNN said that the recent Goldman Sachs investment was the "beginning of the end" for Facebook. That post went viral with more than 5,000 Facebook "likes" and could be partially to blame for the ensuing panic.

Whatever the reason for this rumor, it's safe to say that as a site with more than 500 million users and a $500 millon investment from Goldman Sachs recently, Facebook won't be shutting down anytime soon.

Source: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/01/08/facebook-shutting-down_n_806315.html

[Trip Dee]

even if it willl, something new will jump right in. altough i'm sure that would ruin lots of lifes...

i never had no social network account, and i'm not planning to have one.

[MistaNova]

^Whoever runs twitter is gonna have a hell of a headache once all the Facebook wierdos transfer to there.

Another article:
PALO ALTO, CA –Mark Zuckerberg announced that Facebook will be shut down in March. Managing the site has become too stressful.

“Facebook has gotten out of control,” said Zuckerberg in a press conference outside his Palo Alto office, “and the stress of managing this company has ruined my life. I need to put an end to all the madness.”

Zuckerberg went on to explain that starting March 15th, users will no longer be able to access their Facebook accounts.

“After March 15th the whole website shuts down,” said Avrat Humarthi, Vice President of Technical Affairs at Facebook. “So if you ever want to see your pictures again, I recommend you take them off the internet. You won’t be able to get them back once Facebook goes out of business.”

Zuckerberg said that the decision to shut down Facebook was difficult, but that he does not think people will be upset.

“I personally don’t think it’s a big deal,” he said in a private phone interview. “And to be honest, I think it’s for the better. Without Facebook, people will have to go outside and make real friends. That’s always a good thing.”

Some Facebook users were furious upon hearing the shocking news.

“What am I going to do without Facebook?” said Denise Bradshaw, a high school student from Indiana. “My life revolves around it. I’m on Facebook at least 10 hours a day. Now what am I going to do with all that free time?”

However, parents across the country have been experiencing a long anticipated sense of relief.

“I’m glad the Facebook nightmare is over,” said Jon Guttari, a single parent from Detroit. “Now my teenager’s face won’t be glued to a computer screen all day. Maybe I can even have a conversation with her.”

Those in the financial circuit are criticizing Zuckerberg for walking away from a multibillion dollar franchise. Facebook is currently ranked as one of the wealthiest businesses in the world, with economists estimating its value at around 7.9 billion.

But Zuckerberg remains unruffled by these accusations. He says he will stand by his decision to give Facebook the axe.

“I don’t care about the money,” said Zuckerberg. “I just want my old life back.”

The Facebook Corporation suggests that users remove all of their personal information from the website before March 15th. After that date, all photos, notes, links, and videos will be permanently erased.

Source: http://weeklyworldnews.com/headlines/27321/facebook-will-end-on-march-15th/

[Sami]

This is a tabloid specializing in fake news. Facebook won't ever shutdown. It just was sold a few days ago for a few billion to Goldman-Sachs so I don't fuck with Facebook.

Facebook = easy way of tracking/controlling people without need to sneak bugs in your house with no regulation.

[OG Hack Wilson]

only a fucking idiot would believe this

lmao @ posting this like it's serious news (no offense to the thread starter)

[MistaNova]

only a fucking idiot would believe this

lmao @ posting this like it's serious news (no offense to the thread starter)

None taken. I probably should've posted this in the G-Spot though, lol.

[Sikotic™]

NOOOOO!!!!!!!

NOW HOW AM I GONNA LEGALLY STALK ALL MY EX-GIRLFRIENDS?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?

[Triple OG Rapsodie]

NOW HOW AM I GONNA LEGALLY STALK ALL MY EX-GIRLFRIENDS?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?

[Russell Bell]

i'm sure that would ruin lots of lifes...

i never had no social network account, and i'm not planning to have one.

^This.

The internet...a gift, and a curse.

[ToOoOoN!!!]

even if it willl, something new will jump right in.

just like msn did with icq and so on...

[westcoastriders]

No it ain't! they make too much money with these sites! And if they didi they would just make another social site!