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Facebook Ad Contains Photo of 9/11 Terrorist

Posted by samzenpus on from the are-you-even-trying? dept.

SLbigE writes "A Facebook Ad for auto insurance includes a drivers license containing a photo of 9/11 Terrorist Mohammad Atta! From the article: 'WJR engineer Paul Roy saw this ad on his Facebook page today. The ad mentions that he was eligible for savings on auto insurance and includes a photo of a Michigan Drivers License. No big deal right? WRONG! If you look closer at the ad, you’ll see the Driver’s License includes a headshot of 9/11 terrorist Mohammad Atta!'"

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  1. But... by courteaudotbiz · · Score: 1

    But we can admit that this picture looks the hell like a driver's licence picture. Unelegant however from the ad buyer, but this was maybe his best way to have a good ROI. At least, if the story gets a lot of attention.

    1. Re:But... by deniable · · Score: 1

      Well, they're unlikely to get sued for using his likeness and I doubt a defamation claim would stick.

  2. So? by vxice · · Score: 1

    Facebook owns any image you put of yourself on it and can use it in their marketing or sell it to third parties.

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    1. Re:So? by deniable · · Score: 1

      According to Wikipedia, Facebook started in 2004. This guy stopped using the Internet in 2001, or so the story goes.

    2. Re:So? by vxice · · Score: 1

      It is a common agreement among these types of sites weather online dating or facefriendspace.com

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    3. Re:So? by deniable · · Score: 1

      Whoosh. The guy flew a plane into a building well before Facebook started, hence, the original comment is pointless.

  3. Re:Erm... by Pharmboy · · Score: 1

    Whew! Glad to know that! For a minute, I was starting to think you were a nutjob or and idiot. Or both.

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  4. Re:fuckfuck by Ekhymosis · · Score: 1

    Rub it down in habañero sauce. That should take care of it.

    I'd give mod points for this brilliant piece of advice.

    OP's story also made me laugh. Good stuff. I love slashdot =)

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