Rubbish written about copyright on social media

Some people write complete and utter rubbish about copyright on social media.

Beware that you are NOT sucked in with the sentiments and falsehoods they share.
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​Here's one such....

Like I said! not worth the paper it's written on or typed on a keyboard! You lose the right to any copyright if you share it on any social media site. Look at Facebooks acknowledgement clause! You have to be careful what ever you show. I'm not saying it's right! but like the song says "It's like that, it's just the way it is!" If anyone is daft enough to share, works of art on any social media site, before they have made enough money themselves out of it. Is a fool!

and here's my response

re. "You lose the right to any copyright if you share it on any social media site. " 
1) INCORRECT You never ever lose your copyright unless you sign it away e.g. in a licensing agreement. 
2) INCORRECT because Facebook allows and enables you to report Copyright Infringement. Have you not read Facebook's pages about how to tackle copyright infringement? 
https://www.facebook.com/help/325058084212425?ref=contextual 

I agree people need to be aware that if you post on certain sites that your photos may be shared beyond what you might intend - but that is not the same as losing your right to copyright. That's about people not reading the terms and conditions of use of the site properly.

What to do if you see copyright infringement on Facebook

For the record:

1. Posting a photograph or an image of your artwork on social media does not mean that you lose your copyright
2. You can report copyright infringement on Facebook
3. The Help centre contains a page which tells you How to report copyright infringement on Facebook
4. This has a useful link to What information do I need to include in a copyright report? ​
5. Only you or your designated agent can report an infringement
6. Note that when making a report you will be asked to provide your complete contact information (full name, mailing address and phone number).  Note also that Facebook will provide the rights owner’s name, your email address and the details of your report to the person who posted the content you are reporting. I'd RECOMMEND you do NOT use your normal/main email address but rather one specifically set up for this purpose or any other purpose where you don't want your main email to be hacked/spammed etc.
7. If you see somebody infringing somebody else's work you can let that person know - but in highlighting it remember that they may have given permission or it might be being used in a legitimate way (ie under the legal exemptions to copyright) i.e. Asking people "Are you aware your image is on ...." is better than "Some snivelling little thief has got your picture...!"