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“More and more, the things we do in real life will end up as Facebook posts. And while we may be consoled by the fact that most of this stuff is being posted just to our friends, it only takes one friend to share that information with his or her friends to start a viral chain.” quote by Ben Parr
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“More and more, the things we do in real life will end up as Facebook posts. And while we may be consoled by the fact that most of this stuff is being posted just to our friends, it only takes one friend to share that information with his or her friends to start a viral chain.”

Ben Parr

About This Quote

Source Article: The Social Media Effect, 2018

Our daily actions become online posts, which can quickly spread beyond intended circles, amplifying personal impact.

In simple terms: Every action becomes a post that can go viral.

Key Takeaway

Consider the ripple effect before sharing.

Themes

social media privacy virality communication

Mood

cautious analytical

Type

warning observational

When to use this quote

  • personal posting
  • marketing campaigns
  • news sharing

Key Concepts

network theory digital footprint

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do you think before posting?
  • How would you control a viral spread?
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