AIBU?
To be upset and truly fucked off by this (Facebook warning)
DidILeaveTheIronOn · 16/05/2013 22:22
An acquaintance posted a video on FB, tagged "must-watch" or something
I had no idea what it was but stupidly clicked and it was a ritual killing video
I didn't see much as I turned it off, but what I did see was graphic and disturbing. What fucking idiot "shares " this sort of stuff? Could almost understand if she was trying to make a political or humanitarian point, but this was just for shock value
I started to write her a message, but this woman has experienced some pretty horrific atrocities herself (she was a refugee , not related to this video however) so I decided to leave it.
I just can't get the images out of my head
(And yes I should know better than to click on random videos. Lesson learned)
DoJo · 16/05/2013 23:30
I agree that it might well be an auto posting thing, some of which also add comments. I found one on my wall the other day which had posted on my behalf despite me never giving permission or even watching the video (clicked on it instead of the one I wanted to watch and realised immediately) and there was a comment too. Definitely worth checking, and if she did post it deliberately, then the checking can be a method of demonstrating your disgust as well.
WorraLiberty · 16/05/2013 23:39
This is a common malware problem on Facebook.
Last year both my sister and my cousin 'appeared' to be posting a porn video on the walls of everyone on their friend's lists.
It was in fact caused by a virus.
If you've clicked the link, the chances are your machine will be spamming everyone else by the morning.
Run a scan and apologise to your acquaintance for not asking her about it before defriending her.
WilsonFrickett · 16/05/2013 23:57
What Worra said ^^ it's almost definitely a hack/spam/auto post. Run whatever virus software you have and it would be kind to let your friend know about it. My general rule of thumb is to never click on anything with an exclamation mark in the comments.
Cloverer · 17/05/2013 00:00
Does sound like spam - check that you haven't posted it on your FB now too.
I never click on videos unless it's clear what it is/the person posting it have said why they have posted it. Any with generic titles/comments like "you won't believe this!" "you have to see this amazing video" look dodgy to me.
DidILeaveTheIronOn · 17/05/2013 00:16
Thank you, all. I don't know a lot about FB but it's been shared on this person's wall, rather than come to me as a message. And it hasn't appeared on my wall - thank god
Also you can see the person who originally posted the video and on his wall he's justifying why he did so - I think he's claiming he's trying to raise awareness
saintlyjimjams · 17/05/2013 06:36
Here's a good explanation m.digitaltrends.com/social-media/facebook-spam-link-features-child-porn/
Boomba · 17/05/2013 06:52
Is it the witch burning video?
I also got that one and can't get it out of my head. I didn't watch it all, but saw way too much
Facebook, said it doesn't show graphic violence or harm!! Refused to take it down 
I get the 'showing the world we live in's argument, but its too much. It needs taking down
DidILeaveTheIronOn · 17/05/2013 08:31
Yes the witch one.
I've just checked my husbands FB account. It hasn't posted on his wall or feed...
I think she might genuinely have posted it. She is the type to post a lot of crap on her wall (although even this is a step further that I thought she would go)
Even so, will be the last time I go clicking on any videos!
Boomba · 17/05/2013 17:57
I started a thread on here last week, about the same one
I thought Id come across it because alot of my friends are from the country it originated from. (I reported it to the embassy/the police and AI 
..but it seems it is quite widespread
It still disturbs me, but it gets better than you feel right now
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