Social Media Missing Persons posts

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In summary, "Social Media Missing Persons posts" refers to the use of social media platforms to share information about individuals who are missing. These posts typically include photos, descriptions, and details about the circumstances of the disappearance, aiming to raise awareness and solicit help from the public. They leverage the vast reach of social media to quickly disseminate information, mobilize community support, and potentially aid in the safe recovery of missing persons. The effectiveness of these posts often hinges on their visibility and the engagement of users who share or comment on them.
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I see these posts several times a week on Facebook. "Our [somebody] is missing."

It always seems to be some teen or 20-something girl, and the attached picture is invariably a professional portrait of a beautiful young woman.

I hate to be a cynic, and I would never say anything negative, but I can't help but feel like it is another ploy for clicks and Likes.


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Worse, a reverse Google image search turns up this. It's even the same belt!

This is from a clothing store in Berlin, which is sveral thoudsnd miles from Fenelon Falls Ontario, where this girl went missing.

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Maybe she's missing in Ontario, because she's left to Berlin without telling anyone. Seriously, social media, the plague of the 21nd century, has little useful time to offer.
 
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I never see any of that stuff on Facebook. I stick with my high school friends. I seldom ever see advertising. I always denounce it, so they pretty much leave me alone.
 
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That's just "free speech" with no responsibility that what one says is true - and with.the full freedom to post blatant lies and misinformation.
 

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