Author Topic: My sweet cynibuns: how do you feel about FB's inspirational stories? (Read 2004 times)

Shaka Khan · « **on:** March 19, 2013, 03:25:25 AM »

... or any social media site for that matter.

I'm talking about all those sweet, heartwarming, and uplifting stories and photos you see every day retweeted and shared. The ones that any internet savvy person, who's been around for a while, know are unverifiable and could be easily fabricated (or at the very least grossly exaggerated).

For instance, I just saw this photo...

And went "awwww", but after three seconds I was like "heeeey..."

Do you guys think that 90% of these things are made up too, like how my mistrustful mind leads me to believe?

Shaka Khan · « **Reply #1 on:** March 19, 2013, 03:32:43 AM »

For the record, I'm not looking for validation or to encourage more hate, quite the opposite; I'm wondering if I'm the sick one here, and should have more faith in humanity.

Shadow Mod · « **Reply #2 on:** March 19, 2013, 03:38:12 AM »

What's the sticker on the back? My hubby is currently serving overseas or something?

Shaka Khan · « **Reply #3 on:** March 19, 2013, 03:43:02 AM »

That's what I'm assuming. And the more I thought about it, the more I believe it's possible considering the issue. But I don't wanna limit the scope of the discussion to that image only, as I'm talking generally.

Shadow Mod · « **Reply #4 on:** March 19, 2013, 03:51:26 AM »

Quote from: Shaka Khan on March 19, 2013, 03:43:02 AM

That's what I'm assuming. And the more I thought about it, the more I believed it's possible considering the issue. But I don't wanna limit the scope of the discussion to image only.

You're not awful. Plenty of "feel good" stories aren't true or some things are exaggerated. When I first saw the image I wondered how someone could actually know about him being overseas or how they had a envelope ready. We probably wouldn't be so quick to find what might be wrong if some people haven't faked events.

Rufus · « **Reply #5 on:** March 19, 2013, 03:52:53 AM »

I'm probably the last person that can claim to give any useful input (I've been called a misanthrope to my face before), but I would say that's just healthy skepticism. What gives you pause is probably the frequency to which you can be exposed to them on social networks. It's just like bad news on TV. The world looks a lot more fucked up, with pedophiles and murderers around every corner if viewed through that lens.

Cerveza mas fina · « **Reply #6 on:** March 19, 2013, 05:08:02 AM »

Quote from: Shaka Khan on March 19, 2013, 03:25:25 AM

Do you guys think that 90% of these things are made up too, like how my mistrustful mind leads me to believe?

Prob lots of it is fake. But some real stuff too of course. Just a nice mix. Depending on your mood you can believe or not.

Huff · « **Reply #7 on:** March 19, 2013, 07:53:25 AM »

For all the probably fake stories, there are most likely real similar stories out there that don't get/want coverage.

That said, the spamming of this shit by people gets annoying

Olivia Wilde Homo · « **Reply #8 on:** March 19, 2013, 08:16:27 AM »

lyk dis if u cry evrytim <3

demi · « **Reply #9 on:** March 19, 2013, 08:53:30 AM »

They're fake 99.9% of the time, it's Facebook. These people are running "pages" to get visitors and hits. Why? So they can get their page bought by third parties who want those likes and shares. There was a reddit ama from the "i fucking love science" guy who explained it.

Mupepe · « **Reply #10 on:** March 19, 2013, 09:21:55 AM »

Quote from: The Experiment on March 19, 2013, 08:16:27 AM

lyk dis if u cry evrytim <3

I luv u 5-ever

Eel O'Brian · « **Reply #11 on:** March 19, 2013, 09:23:36 AM »

let's make some up and post them

the rule is, it's got to obviously be fake in some subtle way, but just believable enough that you snag some people into reposting

i guess we could make up a page for it to seem more official, something really cheesy like "The Miracle of Inspiration" or whatever

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #12 on:** March 19, 2013, 11:14:11 AM »

Unless it's something that happened specifically to you, don't bother posting it because I won't read and I don't care.

Groogrux · « **Reply #13 on:** March 19, 2013, 11:17:23 AM »

If we do, we have to put those ones in that are PSA's.

I made this for it:

Shaka Khan · « **Reply #14 on:** March 19, 2013, 11:23:50 AM »

Quote from: demi on March 19, 2013, 08:53:30 AM

They're fake 99.9% of the time, it's Facebook. These people are running "pages" to get visitors and hits. Why? So they can get their page bought by third parties who want those likes and shares. There was a reddit ama from the "i fucking love science" guy who explained it.

Yup, that has been my reasoning. Although I wasn't aware third parties were so hungry to snatch up established pages, but it makes so much sense. And it makes taking Oscar's advice a lot harder.

Shaka Khan · « **Reply #15 on:** March 19, 2013, 11:26:23 AM »

Quote from: Eel O'Brian on March 19, 2013, 09:23:36 AM

let's make some up and post them

the rule is, it's got to obviously be fake in some subtle way, but just believable enough that you snag some people into reposting

i guess we could make up a page for it to seem more official, something really cheesy like "The Miracle of Inspiration" or whatever

I'm so fucking down. We can have Borys hold a sign that says if gets 1000000 likes he'll be able to buy a console or immigrate, or something.

Eel O'Brian · « **Reply #16 on:** March 19, 2013, 12:24:45 PM »

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Miraculous-Inspirations/437192319703037#

an easy way to do it is to copy some of the ones already out there and just change certain things about them, dropping in something outlandish somewhere in the story

Eel O'Brian · « **Reply #17 on:** March 19, 2013, 12:33:18 PM »

anyone who wants to be an admin (your postings will show as "Miraculous Inspirations" instead of your real name) can get in touch with me and add me as a FB friend - I can't make you an admin unless you're a friend

Shaka Khan · « **Reply #18 on:** March 19, 2013, 12:35:18 PM »

Oh! Admin me if you advent already!!!

Eel O'Brian · « **Reply #19 on:** March 19, 2013, 12:36:41 PM »

I already did

Cerveza mas fina · « **Reply #20 on:** March 19, 2013, 12:45:22 PM »

Selling a PAGE is a thing? Let me set something up asap.

demi · « **Reply #21 on:** March 19, 2013, 01:21:45 PM »

Quote from: Premium Lager on March 19, 2013, 12:45:22 PM

Selling a PAGE is a thing? Let me set something up asap.

What do you think people see when they like / share your posts? Affiliate links, etc...

Trent Dole · « **Reply #22 on:** March 19, 2013, 01:48:47 PM »

That cover image is just perfect.

So liked.

lennedsay · « **Reply #23 on:** March 19, 2013, 10:09:43 PM »

Lots of comic sans and bad grammar in the quote pics plz!! That way people won't be able to tell them apart from the real deal.

Yeti · « **Reply #24 on:** March 19, 2013, 10:58:10 PM »

After making this I don't think it's subtle enough. $:-\$ It's hard to find stories short enough to fit into images.

Olivia Wilde Homo · « **Reply #25 on:** March 19, 2013, 10:59:08 PM »

Too many words for the average Facebook user

Yeti · « **Reply #26 on:** March 19, 2013, 11:15:58 PM »

Olivia Wilde Homo · « **Reply #27 on:** March 19, 2013, 11:18:54 PM »

Better. Then two weeks later, there will be some 10-15 page thread about it on GAF.

Yeti · « **Reply #28 on:** March 19, 2013, 11:32:53 PM »

I wish I could claim credit for this ridiculousness, but I just found it while google image searching.

Yeti · « **Reply #29 on:** March 19, 2013, 11:34:15 PM »

wow, these are awful

Yeti · « **Reply #30 on:** March 19, 2013, 11:42:13 PM »

Eel O'Brian · « **Reply #31 on:** March 20, 2013, 12:02:58 AM »

this is the one i posted

of course, i left out the second half of the quote

PVC Mung Hive · « **Reply #32 on:** March 20, 2013, 03:14:28 AM »

Quote from: Yeti on March 19, 2013, 11:42:13 PM

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Amen.

demi · « **Reply #33 on:** March 20, 2013, 09:04:41 AM »

Quote from: Eel O'Brian on March 20, 2013, 12:02:58 AM

this is the one i posted

(Image removed from quote.)

of course, i left out the second half of the quote

lol, Andy shared this and had a few likes. Oy vey.

Groogrux · « **Reply #34 on:** March 20, 2013, 09:17:29 AM »

Yep. Up to four likes now!

nudemacusers · « **Reply #35 on:** March 20, 2013, 03:17:36 PM »

facebook feed inspiration stories are 90% misquotes (or made up), stupid viral pray for this baby* , or lame cat feel good platitudes. I delete people for these.

However, trollspriation quotes are incredible and I support them fully.

Don Flamenco · « **Reply #36 on:** March 20, 2013, 04:28:49 PM »

Fucking stupid bullshit that tries to artificially force an emotion out of you. Especially the "incredible note" pics on Reddit. This might be one of the most rote ways you can conjure an emotion. The people who willingly suspend their disbelief for them (or actually believe them) are probably the most insufferable humans on this gay earth. <3

Flannel Boy · « **Reply #37 on:** March 20, 2013, 04:29:55 PM »

Quote from: Yeti on March 19, 2013, 11:15:58 PM

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Groogrux · « **Reply #38 on:** March 21, 2013, 09:33:55 AM »

It is now Thursday. I haven't had a Miraculous Inspiration since Tuesday.

Get to work.

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #39 on:** March 21, 2013, 09:55:16 AM »

Vertigo · « **Reply #40 on:** March 21, 2013, 09:58:13 AM »

Quote from: Yeti on March 19, 2013, 11:34:15 PM

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wow, these are awful

There is a woman who I used to mess around with who posts shit like this all the time.

Recently this guy she met on holiday. Must have been cheating on her as his disappeared probably been deported back to Africa and she's been posting quotes pics from a 'fuck the cheaters' group.

Old me would have seen this as an opportunity to get another easy lay but she's not worth the hassle. Despite her having massive tits and letting me creampie her multiple times.

Groogrux · « **Reply #41 on:** March 21, 2013, 10:19:12 AM »

Quote from: Vertigo on March 21, 2013, 09:58:13 AM

There is a woman who I used to mess around with who posts shit like this all the time.

Recently this guy she met on holiday. Must have been cheating on her as his disappeared probably been deported back to Africa and she's been posting quotes pics from a 'fuck the cheaters' group.

Old me would have seen this as an opportunity to get another easy lay but she's not worth the hassle. Despite her having massive tits and letting me creampie her multiple times.

Rufus · « **Reply #42 on:** March 21, 2013, 11:39:11 AM »

I wonder if men have a subconscious, primal need to see that their precious seed made it through the door at least. Like lions that kill the cubs of their predecessor so they can get with the lioness sooner. Would explain porn close-ups, as well.

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Author Topic: My sweet cynibuns: how do you feel about FB's inspirational stories? (Read 2004 times)