Facebook is finally adding a ‘dislike’ button…kind of
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Facebook is finally adding a ‘dislike’ button…kind of

ByJessica Bradford

In a new interview with Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg, it was revealed Facebook may be adding a “dislike”-type button. Mark explained, “People have asked about the ‘dislike’ button for many years. Today is the day that I actually get to say we are working on it.” He’s right. Fans of the social media mega site…

Facebook defends “feeling fat” status in wake of petition
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Facebook defends “feeling fat” status in wake of petition

ByBilly Devon

Social network giant Facebook is catching some heat for having “fat” as one of their how are you feeling status updates. Non-profit organization Endangered Bodies has started a Change.org petition hoping to get Facebook to remove the emoji which features embarrassed rosy cheeks, a puffy circumference and even a double chin. Graduate student and playwright…

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Woman arrested after trying to sell kids on Facebook for boyfriend’s bail

ByLindsay

So what do you do if your boyfriend’s in jail and you can’t afford his bail? Sell the kids! At least that was the conclusion of 22-year-old Misty VanHorn of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, who attempted to sell her 10-month-old and 2-year-old daughters to get the $1,000 needed to spring her boyfriend out of the big house. VanHorn contacted a woman on Facebook, offering up her two children in exchange for cash, but unfortunately for VanHorn her plan backfired.

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Study shows more people are taking Facebook vacations

ByEmily

For the longest time, every story about Facebook seemed to be along the lines of “It’s Taking Over the World.” Then the craziest thing happened: People stopped caring as much about what “friends” were eating, wearing or ranting about. Now, according to a study from the Pew Research Center, more than 60 percent of adult Facebook users have decided to log-off for an extended period of time.

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Beis Rivkah High School fines girls $100 for having a Facebook account; plus, employers can demand your Facebook password

ByStarcasm Staff

Having a Facebook account these days is turning out to be a hassle!

There’s a report of an all girls high school in Brooklyn, Beis Rivkah High School, fining students in the 11th grade $100 if they have a Facebook account! Girls were pulled out of class, and handed slips telling them they had to delete their Facebook accounts right away, AND pay $100. If they didn’t do both things, they would be expelled from school. The fine will be returned at the end of the school year.

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“If I Die” Facebook app allows you to post messages after you’re dead

ByAsa Hawks

Are you concerned about what will happen to your Facebook profile after you’re gone? There’s no need to worry because Israel-based startup company Willook has got you covered with their “If I Die” app that allows you to post text messages and/or videos to your wall after you’re gone! Keep reading to find out what all you can do, watch a couple promotional videos, and see a screen shot of the app’s interface.