What clogs up your Facebook newsfeed, is annoying and seems to be growing exponentially?
No, it’s not your friend’s ego. It’s the latest bullet point on a growing list of grievances Facebook users have.
Chain statuses, previously limited to e-mails, text messages and Myspace, have recently been popping up on Facebook walls and news feeds.
Chain statuses are reposted numerous times within the Facebook community and say things like, “Hi my name is Amy Bruce, I am 7 yrs old and I have a large tumor on my brain and severe lung cancer. The doctors say I will die soon if this isn’t fixed, and my family can’t pay the bill’s. The Make A Wish Foundation has agreed to donate $7 for everytime this message is sent on. For those of you who send this along, I Thank You so much. But for those who don’t send it, I will pray for you. Please put this as your status for an
Chain statuses increase on Facebook, validity questioned
October 2, 2011