Friday, February 4, 2011

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

It's not clear how it started, But a ridiculous rumor That Facebook is shutting down is Spreading Fast is social networks.

The hot rumor - evidenced by Google Trends and gaining traction on Twitter - That says a March 15, 2011, Facebook will be closing down. Not-taking a day off, NOT under going maintenance, But ending Entirely.

The rumor has led Thurs Frantic tweets Such as, "Facebook will be shutting down on March 2011?"I Hope Not! "(@ MissAyl) and "So the rumor is Facebook is shutting down .... please do not jump to Twitter & ruin my social networking experience" (@ jjelksboss).

Facebook users are also Life 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 last month Announced 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 Bout That Hardly MEANS it's Taking the rest of the Internet down with it.

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