September 12th, 2008 by Fiana de Guzman
A (Facebook)friend of mine just invited me to join the group “I Hate The New Facebook.” I’m sorry buddy, but I can’t. Why? I DON’T hate it!! Actually, I do not understand why so many seem to detest the new design. I like it and am glad that they left the old, rather confusing let’s-cram-every-info-onto-one-page layout behind and changed it to a well organized site. But that’s just me…
I read on Valleywag.com that a high schooler named Nick Wagner founded the “hater” group and exhorts users to act, do something against the new design: “THE NEW FACEBOOK WILL PERMANENTLY BE THE ONLY FACEBOOK. THIS IS A PETITION TO STOP IT. PLZ JOIN AND INVITE. Will be changed in a COUPLE OF DAYS!!!”
A little silly, don’t you think? Especially, when you remember how Facebook users revolted against the News Feed when it came out. As far as I know that feature is rather popular now. Therefore, it is more than likely that Facebook will ignore this petition and push through with their plan. So, STOP whining, everybody – change can be a good thing! As soon as you’ll get used to it, you’ll love it.
