No More Writer's Block: Print on Demand Community Fact or Fiction Engagement

Struggling to spark lively conversations in your print on demand community? Fact or Fiction prompts are a proven way to grab attention, encourage participation, and debunk common myths. These templates make it easy to engage members with intriguing statements and interactive calls to action.

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Why This Works

Fact or Fiction content taps into our natural curiosity and desire to test our knowledge. When people are challenged with a bold claim or surprising statement, they are encouraged to question their assumptions and share their opinions. This creates a sense of play and discovery, which is especially powerful in communities where learning and sharing insights are valued.

In print on demand, myths and misunderstandings are everywhere, from product quality to business growth. Fact or Fiction posts help clear up confusion while offering members a low-pressure way to participate. These posts are quick to answer but often spark longer discussions and debates, increasing engagement and making your community more vibrant.

41 Ready-to-Use Templates

1

Fact or Fiction: You can sell copyrighted images if you change 30 percent of the design.

💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: You can sell copyrighted images if you change 30 percent of the design. What do you think?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #legal #myth #copyright
2

Fact or Fiction: Print on demand shirts always fade after the first wash.

💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Print on demand shirts always fade after the first wash. Agree or disagree?"

🔴 High Engagement Barrier 👤 Frequent #quality #products
3

Fact or Fiction: You need a business license to start selling print on demand.

💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: You need a business license to start selling print on demand. What is your experience?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Irregular #startup #legal
4

Fact or Fiction: Most print on demand products ship from China.

💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Most print on demand products ship from China. What do you think?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #shipping #suppliers
5

Fact or Fiction: You can make six figures with just one bestselling t-shirt.

💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: You can make six figures with just one bestselling t-shirt. Share your thoughts!"

🔴 High Engagement Barrier 👤 Top #income #success
6

Fact or Fiction: All print on demand mugs are dishwasher safe.

💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: All print on demand mugs are dishwasher safe. What is your experience?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #products #quality
7

Fact or Fiction: You can use celebrity photos on your designs if you do not mention their names.

💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: You can use celebrity photos on your designs if you do not mention their names. True or false?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #legal #copyright
8

Fact or Fiction: More colors in your design mean higher production costs.

💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: More colors in your design mean higher production costs. What do you think?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #design #cost
9

Fact or Fiction: You must order samples before selling any print on demand item.

💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: You must order samples before selling any print on demand item."

🟢 Low Engagement Barrier 👤 Lurker #startup #products
10

Fact or Fiction: Using trending memes in designs guarantees sales.

💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Using trending memes in designs guarantees sales. What is your experience?"

🔴 High Engagement Barrier 👤 Frequent #design #trends
11

Fact or Fiction: Print on demand is completely passive income.

💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Print on demand is completely passive income. Share your thoughts!"

🔴 High Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #business #income
12

Fact or Fiction: You can use Canva graphics for commercial POD products.

💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: You can use Canva graphics for commercial POD products. What do you think?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Irregular #design #legal
13

Fact or Fiction: More expensive shirts always mean better quality in POD.

💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: More expensive shirts always mean better quality in POD. Do you agree?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #quality #products
14

Fact or Fiction: It is possible to fully automate customer service in POD.

💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: It is possible to fully automate customer service in POD. Thoughts?"

🔴 High Engagement Barrier 👤 Top #automation #support
15

Fact or Fiction: Print on demand is oversaturated and impossible to enter now.

💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Print on demand is oversaturated and impossible to enter now. What do you believe?"

🔴 High Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #industry #opportunity
16

Fact or Fiction: Etsy bans all POD sellers eventually.

💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Etsy bans all POD sellers eventually. True or false?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Irregular #platforms #Etsy
17

Fact or Fiction: You can use any font for commercial POD designs.

💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: You can use any font for commercial POD designs. What do you know?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #design #legal
18

Fact or Fiction: All print on demand companies offer worldwide shipping.

💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: All print on demand companies offer worldwide shipping."

🟢 Low Engagement Barrier 👤 Lurker #shipping #suppliers
19

Fact or Fiction: Returns are handled by the print provider, not the seller.

💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Returns are handled by the print provider, not the seller. Have you experienced this?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #support #returns
20

Fact or Fiction: POD profits are too low to build a real business.

💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: POD profits are too low to build a real business. Agree or disagree?"

🔴 High Engagement Barrier 👤 Frequent #profit #business
21

Fact or Fiction: Using niche keywords is the best way to get discovered.

💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Using niche keywords is the best way to get discovered. What is your strategy?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #SEO #marketing
22

Fact or Fiction: POD works better for t-shirts than for home decor.

💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: POD works better for t-shirts than for home decor. Thoughts?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Irregular #products #niche
23

Fact or Fiction: You can run a successful POD shop with only free design tools.

💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: You can run a successful POD shop with only free design tools. Do you agree?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #tools #startup
24

Fact or Fiction: Print on demand products are always more expensive than wholesale.

💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Print on demand products are always more expensive than wholesale. What is your experience?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #pricing #comparison
25

Fact or Fiction: POD is only for artists and graphic designers.

💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: POD is only for artists and graphic designers."

🟢 Low Engagement Barrier 👤 Lurker #industry #myth
26

Fact or Fiction: You can sell POD products on Amazon without approval.

💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: You can sell POD products on Amazon without approval. What do you know?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Irregular #platforms #Amazon
27

Fact or Fiction: All POD fulfillment times are under one week.

💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: All POD fulfillment times are under one week."

🟢 Low Engagement Barrier 👤 Lurker #shipping #fulfillment
28

Fact or Fiction: Scaling POD sales requires paid ads.

💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Scaling POD sales requires paid ads. What is your experience?"

🔴 High Engagement Barrier 👤 Frequent #marketing #growth
29

Fact or Fiction: You cannot sell the same design on multiple platforms.

💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: You cannot sell the same design on multiple platforms. Agree or disagree?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #distribution #platforms
30

Fact or Fiction: You must trademark your shop name before launching.

💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: You must trademark your shop name before launching. Is this true?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #legal #startup
31

Fact or Fiction: Most POD customers care more about design than product quality.

💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Most POD customers care more about design than product quality. What do you think?"

🔴 High Engagement Barrier 👤 Top #customers #quality
32

Fact or Fiction: Shipping delays are common in POD during the holidays.

💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Shipping delays are common in POD during the holidays. Agree?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #shipping #seasons
33

Fact or Fiction: You can use designs found on Google images for your POD store.

💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: You can use designs found on Google images for your POD store. True or false?"

🔴 High Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #copyright #design
34

Fact or Fiction: You can get started in POD with zero upfront investment.

💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: You can get started in POD with zero upfront investment. Thoughts?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Irregular #startup #investment
35

Fact or Fiction: All POD platforms allow custom branding on packaging.

💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: All POD platforms allow custom branding on packaging."

🟢 Low Engagement Barrier 👤 Lurker #branding #platforms
36

Fact or Fiction: You must create hundreds of designs to succeed in POD.

💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: You must create hundreds of designs to succeed in POD. Agree or not?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #success #design
37

Fact or Fiction: POD is risk-free for beginners.

💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: POD is risk-free for beginners."

🟢 Low Engagement Barrier 👤 Lurker #startup #risk
38

Fact or Fiction: You can use AI-generated art in print on demand products.

💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: You can use AI-generated art in print on demand products. What do you know?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #AI #design
39

Fact or Fiction: POD shops can be run entirely from a mobile phone.

💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: POD shops can be run entirely from a mobile phone. Is this realistic?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Irregular #tools #mobile
40

Fact or Fiction: Print on demand is a good way to test new product ideas.

💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Print on demand is a good way to test new product ideas. What is your view?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #testing #startup
41

Fact or Fiction: POD success depends 100 percent on having a unique design.

💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: POD success depends 100 percent on having a unique design. Agree?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #success #design

How to Use These Templates

Choose a template and post it in your group or forum. Encourage members to vote, comment, or share their reasoning before revealing the answer. For added fun, collect member guesses and highlight correct answers or surprising myths. Rotate topics to cover different areas, like product quality, design, fulfillment, and marketing. Use credible sources when giving definitive answers to build trust.

Best Practices

  • Mix easy and challenging statements to engage all knowledge levels.
  • Always verify facts and provide sources when debunking myths.
  • Follow up with context or discussion to deepen understanding.
  • Encourage respectful debate and sharing of personal experiences.
  • Rotate themes to keep content fresh and relevant.

All Platforms Tips

Since these templates work on all platforms, format your posts to suit the channel. Use polls on Facebook, Instagram Stories, or LinkedIn for quick voting, or use threaded comments in forums and Slack for deeper discussion. Always include a clear question and CTA, and consider tagging Fact or Fiction posts so members recognize the format.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often should I post Fact or Fiction prompts in my community?

Aim for once or twice a week to keep engagement high without overwhelming members. Rotate topics to maintain interest.

Should I always provide the correct answer with the post?

You can reveal the answer immediately or wait to encourage discussion first. If you share the answer, cite credible sources.

What if a statement sparks controversy or debate?

Moderate discussions respectfully and encourage evidence-based sharing. Controversy can be positive if managed well.

Can I use these templates on any community platform?

Yes, these templates are designed for all major platforms. Adapt formatting for polls, threads, or stories as needed.

How can I encourage lurkers to participate in Fact or Fiction posts?

Keep statements simple and relatable, and use polls or emoji reactions to lower barriers for participation.

Is it important to link sources when debunking myths?

Yes, using credible sources builds trust and authority, especially when correcting common misconceptions.

Can I create my own Fact or Fiction templates?

Absolutely. Use these as inspiration and tailor new prompts to your community's interests and hot topics.

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