Facebook ready to test button that goes beyond 'like'
CALIFORNIA — Facebook may finally be getting a button that lets you quickly express something beyond a “like”.
This June 11, 2014 file photo shows Facebook's "like" symbol at the entrance to the company's campus in Menlo Park, California. Photo: AP
CALIFORNIA — Facebook may finally be getting a button that lets you quickly express something beyond a “like”.
Founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg said yesterday (Sept 15) that people have been asking for a “dislike” button on the social media site for years.
Speaking at an event at Facebook's Menlo Park, California, headquarters that was streamed live online, Mr Zuckerberg acknowledged that “like” isn't always appropriate for some posts - about a tragic news event, for example - when people might want to express empathy.
Mr Zuckerberg said the company, however, has veered away from making a “dislike” button, which could be used to vote down other people's posts. He said the new button is ready to be tested soon and could be rolled out broadly depending on how it does. AP
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