Why some people put chain-letters on Social Networking sites?

[Miss Capri]

You're right, it is really annoying, and they don't just show up as comments, but as statuses as well.

The short answer/opinion from here is:

1. Chain letters are started by either trolls or else people who don't know any better and get the notion that it's 'fun'.

2. People are gullible or else naive/young/internet newbies who can be easily duped by hoax posts.

For more info:


http://chainsmashers.mixxt.com/networks/...rts%20Them

http://chainsmashers.mixxt.com/networks/...rpetuating

And just for the heck of it, FB chain statuses and how annoyed they make me:

http://chainsmashers.mixxt.com/networks/...ead.206401

Blog memes drive me around the bend, too.

http://chainsmashers.mixxt.com/networks/...t.Capri:10