Facebook copyright

Maccapacca · 26 Nov 2012 at 16:12

Just had a few people post this on FB, does it really mean anything? anyone else seen this crop up?

In response to the new Facebook guidelines I hereby declare that my copyright is attached to all of my personal details, illustrations, comics, paintings, professional photos and videos, etc. (as a result of the Berner Convention).
For commercial use of the above my written consent is needed at all times!

(Anyone reading this can copy this text and paste it on their Facebook Wall. This will place them under protection of copyright laws By the present communication, I notify Facebook that it is strictly forbidden to disclose, copy, distribute, disseminate, or take any other action against me on the basis of this profile and/or its contents. The aforementioned prohibited actions also apply to employees, students, agents and/or any staff under Facebook's direction or control. The content of this profile is private and confidential information. The violation of my privacy is punished by law (UCC 1 1-308-308 1-103 and the Rome Statute).

Facebook is now an open capital entity. All members are recommended to publish a notice like this, or if you prefer, you may copy and paste this version. If you do not publish a statement at least once, you will be tacitly allowing the use of elements such as your photos as well as the information contained in your profile status updates.

Sweetloaf · 26 Nov 2012 at 16:13

It's meaningless!

HumanShield · 26 Nov 2012 at 16:13

seeing as its the Berne Convention, not Berner, I can't see this being real

Azza · 26 Nov 2012 at 16:14

.Griff. · 26 Nov 2012 at 16:15

I've seen a few people post it too. A mix of idiots and naivety.

It's meaningless.

lordhughes · 26 Nov 2012 at 16:16

Next someone will ask us to join a group to protest facebook charging people to use it.

Begbie · 26 Nov 2012 at 16:26

Its real. Do it.

FARGO · 26 Nov 2012 at 16:36

Strangely enough a chap on Facebook just posted a link from Gizmodo entitled, 'That Facebook Copyright Notice Is Worthless'. Give it a Google

Nexus · 26 Nov 2012 at 16:36

Always people posting nonsense like this.

Facebook has made it quite clear that what you post remains property of you. If you post photos up, the copyright remains yours.

Fourstar · 26 Nov 2012 at 16:37

Begbie said:
Its real. Do it.

Then see how many of your friends repost it. Now you know which ones to try a 419 scam on

Something I didn't bother to read that was posted in reply after a friend posted that privacy message:
http://mashable.com/2012/11/26/viral-privacy-notice-facebook/

Cosimo · 26 Nov 2012 at 16:42

Are you on Facebook? If yes, then stop posting the message that cites Berner Convention to safeguard your content on the social networking website. It's a hoax!

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/...k-message-Its-a-hoax/articleshow/17373823.cms

Pestilence · 26 Nov 2012 at 16:43

You have to post it three times an hour to make it official.

Cosimo · 26 Nov 2012 at 16:43

HumanShield said:
seeing as its the Berne Convention, not Berner, I can't see this being real

I was just about to put pen to paper and write the Berner Convention.

TheCenturion · 26 Nov 2012 at 16:43

It makes me laugh how stupid all my friends are. I can't believe they posted this, even people who are law students were posting this :eek:

Are people really that thick?

doodah · 26 Nov 2012 at 16:44

My response after a quick Google.

In response to the new Facebook guidelines..............."Facebook users cannot retroactively negate any of the privacy or copyright terms they agreed to when they signed up for their Facebook account nor can they unilaterally alter or contradict any new privacy or copyright terms instituted by Facebook simply posting a contrary legal notice on their Facebook walls".

Skillmister · 26 Nov 2012 at 16:53

REPOST THIS SIX TIMES IN THE NEXT MINUTE OR YOUR MUM WILL BE FOUND GUILTY OF BEING A WITCH AND HANGED AND YOUR DOG WILL GROW RABIES.

:(Rhodri:) · 26 Nov 2012 at 17:21

Fluttershy said:
REPOST THIS SIX TIMES IN THE NEXT MINUTE OR YOUR MUM WILL BE FOUND GUILTY OF BEING A WITCH AND HANGED AND YOUR DOG WILL GROW RABIES.

Are you from the West Country by any chance? As this is still a constant danger there

Edward78 · 26 Nov 2012 at 17:22

Nope, it is junk, That Facebook Copyright Notice Is Worthless.

Locke · 26 Nov 2012 at 17:29

Your friends are morons.

Destination · 26 Nov 2012 at 17:40

Fluttershy said:
REPOST THIS SIX TIMES IN THE NEXT MINUTE OR YOUR MUM WILL BE FOUND GUILTY OF BEING A WITCH AND HANGED AND YOUR DOG WILL GROW RABIES.

Witches are drowned or burned at the stake.
No point hanging them, they can float in the air.

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