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Warning about 'new Facebook rule' for photos is long-running hoax
'New Facebook rule' warning about removing tagged photos is a longstanding internet hoax.
Key points
- 'New Facebook rule' claims are false and have been debunked multiple times.
- Facebook has not implemented any such policy changes regarding photo tagging or removals.
- The warning message is often circulated as a prank, leading to its widespread belief.
Explanation
Multiple fact-checking websites and social media platforms have consistently debunked the claim that Facebook plans to remove tagged photos from users' profiles. These warnings typically circulate annually around this time of year, suggesting they are part of an ongoing hoax rather than a real policy change. Facebook's official stance is clear: there are no such changes planned or implemented.
Sources
- Facebook Tagged Photos: A Hoax Snopes fact-checks the claim and provides evidence of its repeated debunking.
- Facebook Tagged Photos: A False Alarm Politifact verifies that Facebook has not changed its policies regarding tagged photos.