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The discussion highlights concerns about the authenticity of missing person posts on social media, particularly those featuring young women. There is skepticism regarding the motivations behind these posts, suggesting they may be attempts to garner attention or engagement rather than genuine appeals for help. A specific example is mentioned where a reverse Google image search revealed that the photo of a missing girl was actually from a clothing store in Berlin, raising questions about the credibility of such claims. The conversation critiques social media as a platform that often spreads misinformation and lacks accountability, emphasizing a preference for more meaningful connections over sensationalized content.
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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.
 
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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