When it comes to Facebook, there have been plenty of changes that have caused rankle within the fan base. But nothing compares to the uproar that has started thanks to Facebook Timeline.
Want to know just how angry some people are? Take a look at this comment:
“I do not want to be forced into the new Timeline Facebook page!! It sucks!! I can not find anything when I go onto other people’s page. This should not be shoved down our throats, we should have the option of having or not having. Why do you have to keep changing it? What is wrong with the way it is? I for one do not want the new look! If you agree re-post this. It seems to be the only way they listen to us!! ****Re-posting as many times as possible”
As you can see, many people aren’t exactly thrilled by the prospect of Facebook’s new Timeline!
If you haven’t heard of Timeline before, then get ready to learn about a major change that many are declaring to be the destruction of Facebook – and whether they’re right.
What is Timeline?
At first glance, Facebook’s new Timeline app seems like an interesting proposition. The idea behind Timeline is that it allows the things that define you and your life to be front and center on your Facebook profile. Additionally, Timeline shows everything that’s ever been posted on your Wall from beginning and middle to the end. Users can highlight the most memorable posts and life events so readers can get a quick glimpse of who you are. There’s a special section devoted to classifying which apps you use. Finally, you can control who sees your timeline.
Why is Timeline Such a Big Deal?
Like with all changes that come along with Facebook, Timeline is causing such a big deal because it involves a major change to the appearance of the profile. Of course, it can’t hurt that Facebook makes major changes to pages almost every year – and people just don’t like change.
Will Timeline Be the Destruction of Facebook?
So when it comes down to it, will Timeline be the destruction of Facebook?
In a word, no.
Let’s face it: every time Facebook makes a major change, people get up in arms and declare that they’ll never use Facebook again. But sure enough, they get used to the major changes to the point that they cling to it when Facebook starts to change its appearance all over again. I strongly suspect that while many will complain about the new changes, the rancor will eventually die down – and we’ll come to accept Facebook Timeline as the status quo.
What do you think of the new Facebook Timeline? Have you already made the change? If not, what’s holding you back?
By: Carol Minarcik
