Grant Diggles

Facebook Will Not Be Charging Monthly Membership Fees

// February 14th, 2010 // Social Media

There are rumors flying around that Facebook will be implementing a $3.99 to $4.99 monthly fee to its over 400,000,000 users sometime this year. As a Certified Social Media Expert and Presenter, naturally, I was concerned about the validity of this claim and the ramifications it would have on Facebook’s users and the scores of questions I would have to answer in our monthly Social Media Webinars.

In an effort to save everyone a lot of time and to dispel these rumors quickly, I would like to equip you with some important tips before deciding to grab your torch and pitchfork.

1. Snopes.com : Snopes is a great tool in helping to verify or debunk popular rumors on the internet by listing topics on their site that they’ve confirmed are indeed false. CLICK HERE TO READ THIS SNOPES LISTING

2. Ask The Source : Instead of believing everything that comes your way, save yourself some time and ask the source about the rumor. It is in Facebook’s best interest to ensure that rumors that can devastate their network be dispelled as quickly as possible. Unoffical sites such as AllFacebook.com has made several attempts to put this rumor to rest. CLICK HERE TO READ THEIR ARTICLE

3. Pay it forward : In the event you know the truth about certain rumors, take the time to let a few people know about it. Social Media is a two-edged sword that offers powerful opportunities to help out others around quickly and easily. Be part of the solution rather than promote unrest.

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