Chaztin Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 PALO ALTO, CA –Mark Zuckerberg announced that Facebook will be shut down in March. Managing the site has become too stressful. "Facebook has gotten out of control," said Zuckerberg in a press conference outside his Palo Alto office, "and the stress of managing this company has ruined my life. I need to put an end to all the madness." 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." Zuckerberg said that the decision to shut down Facebook was difficult, but that he does not think people will be upset. "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." Some Facebook users were furious upon hearing the shocking news. "What am I going to do without Facebook?" said Denise Bradshaw, a high school student from Indiana. "My life revolves around it. I'm on Facebook at least 10 hours a day. Now what am I going to do with all that free time?" However, parents across the country have been experiencing a long anticipated sense of relief. "I'm glad the Facebook nightmare is over," said Jon Guttari, a single parent from Detroit. "Now my teenager's face won't be glued to a computer screen all day. Maybe I can even have a conversation with her." Those in the financial circuit are criticizing Zuckerberg for walking away from a multibillion dollar franchise. Facebook is currently ranked as one of the wealthiest businesses in the world, with economists estimating its value at around 7.9 billion. But Zuckerberg remains unruffled by these accusations. He says he will stand by his decision to give Facebook the axe. "I don't care about the money," said Zuckerberg. "I just want my old life back." The Facebook Corporation suggests that users remove all of their personal information from the website before March 15th. After that date, all photos, notes, links, and videos will be permanently erased. Rumor or stunt? Source Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VelivolusDas Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 Sounds like a false news..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
playstationdude Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 Too bad it was a great way to stay connected with friends with whom you lose contact after school. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cognac-vsop Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 it's false, if it was true, it would be all over the news.. infact they just annouced vouchers for facebook cash for the facebook games.. so no way they shutting down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarketTantrik Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 Wow!! Facebook shutting down just days after announcing a US$500 mn investment from Goldman Sachs that values Facebook at over US$50 billion? Hell No!! @Chaztin for posting stuff like this. This aint India TV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bird Bird Bird Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 Chaz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kunallkw Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 finally ... with all the hot ladies faking lesbianism ... let the madness end Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsk_colossus Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tech/news/internet/Facebook-is-not-closing-on-March-15/articleshow/7258265.cms Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtheK Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tech/news/internet/Facebook-is-not-closing-on-March-15/articleshow/7258265.cms Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kunallkw Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 ohhh Mannn ! before lock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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