Google might not be the only internet giant making layout changes in 2010 – Facebook seems like it might be getting yet another layout change in 2010. When they tried to change it last year, users were so against the changes that they had to fight to try and persuade people it was a change for the better.
It’s unlikely we’ll see the same kind of resistance from Facebook users this time as the changes seem only very minor, yet still annoying if you’re a firm believer of the saying, “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it”. However, the changes we’ve seen were pretty good, from a technical point of view at least, because it’s now faster to do some things such as view your message inbox, notifications and requests (the icons of which now sit sandwiched between the Facebook logo and the now rather elongated search bar), which has also been repositioned to the centre.
The changes are in testing and only visible at this moment on certain accounts, which suggests the update may not even happen but it’s likely that we’ll at least hear more about this soon.
Share your thoughts of the first new 2010 Facebook layout – a good or bad start to the new year?
January 29th, 2010 at 5:18 am
ugh, I have this new template and i hate it, I thought everyone had it.. why me??I feel like deleting my account! I want to contact the facebook creators and tell them it sucks..
February 4th, 2010 at 6:24 am
i’m facing da xact same prob….my fb changed 2 its new layout like 2 weeks ago…….since then i can’t seem 2 receive any new requests…..n my sisters layout is still da old one………
February 5th, 2010 at 12:15 am
i have it too, i hate it and dont know how the hell to use it. Fb wont even let me complain
February 5th, 2010 at 8:17 am
join this page if you dont like it! http://www.facebook.com/pages/We-like-the-old-Facebook-Change-it-back/321838240341?created
February 7th, 2010 at 10:47 am
It’s amazing how many people express their hatred when Facebook makes a layout change, and it’s hilarious to see the number of people desperate to find ways to change it back to how it was.
Why is it hilarious? Because the same people complained about the previous layout change saying that they hate it.
The proof is right there – people don’t like change, but once you get used to it you’re fine.
Give yourself a chance to get used to it – things have to change to improve… if Facebook didn’t change things they wouldn’t exist today.
February 9th, 2010 at 11:04 pm
I for one never really had a problem with them changing it in the past. But i do not like the new layout now. Its not so much the layout, but facebook it about staying connected with people. When you cant even see all their post, or you dont get then until hours later, then what is the point? It seems silly that a social networking site would make social networking all but imposable to achieve.
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December 31st, 2010 at 3:11 pm
I can’t stand it, the new lay out is terrible!
How can I get the old one back?!?!
January 12th, 2011 at 1:40 pm
I can’t stand it whenever FB layout changes!
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