FaceBook Finally Sympathizes With Users
Facebook is finally considering sympathizing with its mega-million daily users by providing another option of emotion. Since its conception there has only been one choice and that is “Like.” What happens when something sad or unfortunate happens and a friend wants to acknowledge it? They are forced to say they like it even when they don’t.
Facebook is considering another option; one that would adequately or more appropriately describe compassion. Their new consideration of choice is a sympathy button. This isn’t the only new option being considered but it’s definitely the start of something new and fresh. Now, this would be a great place to add a “Like.”
Most would have to admit that it feels downright awkward to add a “Like” to a status when someone says their loved one died or they memorialize a personal or public tragedy. During these moments the option to “Sympathize” would be so much more appropriate. The decision to add more options has not yet been finalized but Facebook is definitely toying with the idea.
The idea was recently introduced by a developer at a Facebook hackathon. According to reports by The Huffington Post all that were in attendance were elated and thoroughly excited about the new concept.
This is how the new concept would work: … click HERE to continue reading
