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by unixhero 3659 days ago
"This is a Facebook +Premium article. In order to access this content, you must sign in with a Facebook +Premium account[?]. [?] Facebook +Premium accounts are Facebook accounts where you have also confirmed your identify with your national passport [level1] and have your yearly retina scan access enabled and updated [level2]. As an option you may wish to access the Facebook extra features and free access to all services by enabling [level3] on your account by enabling location services and allowing us to store your GPS position throughout your day. A level 3 account will have access to location based and time based offers, content and Facebook friendship features that will simplify and improve your life. Level 4 access is not yet ready for us to offer you, but it will involve a small chip which you implant into your arm. This will let you get the full and unfettered Facebook experience without the need for any cellphone or other device!"
2 comments

The sad part is, it took me until your fourth sentence to realize it was a parody, not an actual TOS quote.
Often, "I couldn't tell that this was a parody" says more about you than about the thing being parodied.
I haven't observed that myself, but I suppose we all have different experiences in different environments.
You can also right-click that overlay, click "Inspect element" to open devtools, and hit delete to remove the overlay.