Ellmeister Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 So once again facebook seems to have made changes no-one probably actually asked for and made it more like their competitors (Google+ and Twitter). Thought I'd make a thread for people discuss whether they don't mind it or find the small but constant changes annoying? For those that hate the blue corner idea introduced on this new update and would simply prefer the chronological updates to show up there is this for Google Chrome users: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/ffdodpcdalagnkbkojidmmcehlnhniad?tumblr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 I don't mind it at all, everyone kicks up a fuss, Facebook don't care, people continue to use it...So why should they care. Only thing they did listen to was the ability to hide the chat box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happenstance Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Yep I hate it. It was annoying enough having the top stories be the default when I checked in the mornings but now we've gotta have it in the way all the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diageo Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Yeah I don't like the "most recent" being clogged, it will probably make me use Facebook less. I'm just waiting for my friends to change to G+ anyway. Yeah it will probably take a while, years, but I will hang in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellmeister Posted September 21, 2011 Author Share Posted September 21, 2011 Yeah I don't like the "most recent" being clogged, it will probably make me use Facebook less. I'm just waiting for my friends to change to G+ anyway. Yeah it will probably take a while, years, but I will hang in there. No need to wait anymore I'm here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr-Paul Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Mine doesn't seem to be working properly. It made the change, then top stories has disappeared totally, recent stories don't automatically update unless I press the facebook or home button, the only thing that seems to do anything is the little update thing in the top right corner which is just full of ReZ commenting on things :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksnowman Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 I hate it. And when I say "it" I mean Facebook in its entirety. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbob Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 It's "different". Basically, isn't it what it was before. All recent updates/status's on the front page. Just designed in a format that no-one wants, which is perfect for the crew at facebook. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daft Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 It's changed. I'm annoyed. I'll be over it in about 20 seconds. World keeps turning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbob Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Yeah, users will get used to it. People will keep complaining about changes. It's the way of the world to be fair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debug Mode Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Surely social networks should focus on letting the user customise their layout rather than making non-optional changes? That's where the moneys at. Other wise we'll all eventually make a transition again like we did from bebo to myspace and myspace to facebook. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flameboy Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 meh i was enraged until i realised the likes of tweetdeck etc...still just do chronological updates... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellmeister Posted September 21, 2011 Author Share Posted September 21, 2011 I did post an Google Chrome addition that will bring it back to chronological updates guys which will sort out the majority of your grievances I believe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diageo Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 I vouch for it's effectiveness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnus Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 I hate it. And when I say "it" I mean Facebook in its entirety. I hate it too. And when I say "it", I mean the world and everyone in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diageo Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 I hate it too. And when I say "it", I mean the world and everyone in it. And then you wonder why you have no friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnus Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 And then you wonder why you have no friends. No, I don't. :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raining_again Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Its changed my iphone app too, here I was thinking i could escape it on my phone, but NOOO. Hate it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 As per usual people are kicking up a huge fuss about it without actually stopping to think about it. It's different and therefore they don't like it. If you go on it regularly there won't be a top stories section and you'll just see everything chronologically until you get quite far down the page when it will show you the top stories from before. Continue below that for more chronological stuff. I think it's very effective, sure it'll take a bit of getting used to but it's good seeing the top news integrated with everything that's going on. I used to miss stuff because I only used the 'Latest News' part and couldn't be bothered changing. I also love the updates section in the sidebar which shows you everything that is going on. I should point everyone in the way of this Oatmeal classic regarding Facebook changes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightwolf Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Facebook has changed because its needed too, it integrates with other companies a lot, as well as trying to keep update and beat other companies. It's a FREE service and quite frankly I was pretty disgusted about how many people kicked up a fuss, it's a pretty neat thing and to have something free like that so I can communicate with anybody at anytime all over the world is awesome, so many people forget about that, forget that this is free, even if I had to pay for facebook I wouldn't be bothered. People need to stop whinging. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raining_again Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 I don't see what was wrong before... they had it as an option. If you wanted your top news you selected it, if you want everything you selected that! why they had to mishmash it together in the worst possible way I do not know... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightwolf Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 I don't see what was wrong before... they had it as an option. If you wanted your top news you selected it, if you want everything you selected that! why they had to mishmash it together in the worst possible way I do not know... They're just trying to move more like Google+ really, which makes sense, Google+ works quite well, but doesn't have the same kind of following Facebook does. I'll write more tomorrow, when I cans and stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platty Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Well I like it and think it's better. Happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nekunando Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 I long for the day when the Facebook empire crumbles.. Sadly, for that to happen there is likely to be an even greater evil there to take it's place on the social throne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grazza Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Can I still spy on that girl from work who talks to me once a week and I read too much into it? Yep. Can I still talk rubbish with my internet friend from across the globe? Yep. Can I still send my workmates tabloid links of when the "Only Way is Essex" girls are in their bikinis? Yep. Ah, that's alright then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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