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Hexta · (This post was last modified: 2012-05-12 06:12 by Hexta.)

Facebook are going to introduce a 'pay to promote' tool, which basically the business, or user pays a fee to get their post highlighted at the top of your feeds.

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"Different methods of highlighting posts were being tested, said the spokesperson. These would see a range of charges being levied to make posts more visible. Comments on the tests suggest the highest price being charged was £1.25 ($2) while others cost 25p or 50p." - BBC News

The rapid growth of facebook has finally started to slow down in the last 6 months which was expected to be fair, nothing lasts forever. Myspace is a good example of that. Would you pay to have your post highlighted in your friends feed? What would you do if a business page you had liked was promoting their page and it was constantly in your news feed? Unlike it. I think so.

I guess the advertising revenue and facebook credit scheme isn't enough for them. I think they'll rake it in from this but I'm not personally keen on the idea.

Source(s):

BBC News - Facebook tests 'pay to promote post' tool
Facebook running test for highlighted posts | Stuff.co.nz

Nipper · 2012-05-12, 11:40

Another reason to add to my list of why facebook sucks. Thank you. Smile

**[TC] Crille** · 2012-05-12, 11:47

It's so ridiculous. Who would use this service? Attentionwhoremuch?

Tommer · 2012-05-12, 11:58

Tumblr does the same thing. That's probably where they got the idea from. If people start using this then i'm afraid i'm gonna have to block some Friends..

**[RDSR] Roba** · 2012-05-12, 12:01

I agree with what Tommer said..

This is just ridiculous, I think I'm gonna quit Facebook for good soon.

Malibu · 2012-05-12, 12:02

I can imagine it being helpful if you're sending out invitations or something via Facebook..

ChrisM · 2012-05-12, 13:57

Just another reason that supports why I've never been on facebook, ever.

**SO•Audiojack** · 2012-05-12, 14:45

Just as expected, really. I don't care. Laugh

James · 2012-05-12, 19:44

Not too bothered, never have been by Facebook. I have it but nothing that has been in the news about it has, security issues etc. I dont give it anything I should worry about so I dont need to worry.

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