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Facebook ‘Dislike’ Button Is a Scam
nytimes ^
| August 17, 2010
Posted on 08/17/2010 7:53:25 AM PDT by JoeProBono
If only we could register our “dislike” of scams on Facebook.
A “Dislike” button is the latest in a string of cons circulating on the social-networking site. It purports to offer users a way to express their aversion to links, videos and other annoying content posted by friends on Facebook, as an alternative to giving a thumbs up with Facebook’s “Like” button. To get it, they supposedly have to fill out a survey – at which point they unwittingly agree to recurring cellphone charges......
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TOPICS: Computers/Internet
KEYWORDS: facebook; sheep
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To: JoeProBono
Yep. There’s a lot of those $10/month phone scams on FB. I had to call my carrier to have 3 of them taken off last month that my wife unwittingly fell for. I have since forbid her from entering her phone # anywhere on FB.
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posted on
08/17/2010 7:57:52 AM PDT
by
Dayman
To: JoeProBono
Thanks for posting this, I posted it to my FB page. I have noticed MANY more scams and virus things on FB lately. I almost never click on anything, but many of my friends must click on everything that comes along.
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posted on
08/17/2010 7:58:00 AM PDT
by
brytlea
(Jesus loves me, this I know.)
To: JoeProBono
90% of the stuff on FB is spam, or a scam.
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posted on
08/17/2010 7:58:30 AM PDT
by
oblomov
To: JoeProBono
>> If only we could register our “dislike” of scams on Facebook.
Good news, there, Sherlock!
You CAN register your “dislike” of Facebook scams.
CANCEL YOUR STUPID ACCOUNT
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posted on
08/17/2010 8:04:28 AM PDT
by
Nervous Tick
(Eat more spinach! Make Green Jobs for America!)
To: Bigg Red
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posted on
08/17/2010 8:07:23 AM PDT
by
Bigg Red
(Palin/Hunter 2012 -- Bolton their Secretary of State)
To: oblomov
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posted on
08/17/2010 8:10:54 AM PDT
by
JoeProBono
(A closed mouth gathers no feet - Visualize)
To: JoeProBono; al baby; Eaker
Facebook? Is that thing still around?
To: JoeProBono
I saw the other day a call for a “meh” button. Good thing you can’t wear out soft buttons, because that would definitely would be.
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posted on
08/17/2010 8:12:49 AM PDT
by
Mr. Blonde
(You ever thought about being weird for a living?)
To: JoeProBono
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posted on
08/17/2010 8:12:55 AM PDT
by
Nervous Tick
(Eat more spinach! Make Green Jobs for America!)
To: JoeProBono
I’m always poking friends in real life.
And always getting slapped or punched out.
To: Nervous Tick
"Facebook Prepares To Announce 500 Million Users Facebook is working on plans for their 500 million user celebration, projected to take place at some point before the end of June"
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posted on
08/17/2010 8:25:09 AM PDT
by
JoeProBono
(A closed mouth gathers no feet - Visualize)
To: Larry Lucido
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posted on
08/17/2010 8:27:11 AM PDT
by
JoeProBono
(A closed mouth gathers no feet - Visualize)
To: JoeProBono
I never did run with the crowd.
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posted on
08/17/2010 8:27:21 AM PDT
by
Nervous Tick
(Eat more spinach! Make Green Jobs for America!)
To: Mr. Blonde
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posted on
08/17/2010 8:30:17 AM PDT
by
JoeProBono
(A closed mouth gathers no feet - Visualize)
To: JoeProBono
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posted on
08/17/2010 8:44:17 AM PDT
by
a fool in paradise
(Those who support the construction of the WTC mosque oppose Christian missionaries working abroad.)
To: Larry Lucido; JoeProBono; al baby
Facebook? Is that thing still around?Ya prolly ought to tweek yer question.
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posted on
08/17/2010 8:45:34 AM PDT
by
Eaker
(Pablo is very wily)
To: TheMom
Looks like what Beaker’s doing.
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posted on
08/17/2010 8:47:55 AM PDT
by
Eaker
(Pablo is very wily)
To: a fool in paradise
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posted on
08/17/2010 8:51:01 AM PDT
by
JoeProBono
(A closed mouth gathers no feet - Visualize)
To: Nervous Tick
Right, post personal details about yourself all over the internet, then add personal connections to people you’ve come in contact with.
A government agent’s wetdream.
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posted on
08/17/2010 9:32:11 AM PDT
by
GunsAndBibles
(God save Calif. - 'cause it's gonna take a miracle.)
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