Update : Facebook Not Closing on 15th March ..
I dont know how it started, but a ridiculous rumor that Facebook is shutting down is spreading fast on social networks.
Just a day ago, an opinion piece published on CNN said that the recent Goldman Sachs investment was the "beginning of the end" for Facebook. That post went viral with more than 5,000 Facebook "likes" and could be partially to blame for the ensuing panic.
Facebook users are also 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.
Zuckerberg went on to explain that starting March 15th, users will no longer be able to access their Facebook accounts.
“After March 15th the whole website shuts down,” said Avrat Humarthi, Vice President of Technical Affairs at Facebook. “So if you ever want to see your pictures again, I recommend you take them off the internet. You won’t be able to get them back once Facebook goes out of business.”
“I personally don’t think it’s a big deal,” he said in a private phone interview. “And to be honest, I think it’s for the better. Without Facebook, people will have to go outside and make real friends. That’s always a good thing.”
Personally I dont believe it as facebook is on peak these days .. and closing it down will be a big mistake .
Whatever the reason for this rumor, it's safe to say that as a site with more than 500,000 million users and a $500 millon investment from Goldman Sachs recently, Facebook won't be shutting down anytime soon.
Update : Facebook Not Closing on 15th March ..
