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The most obvious change is the top navigation bar, which puts an emphasis on the search function, and moves alerts to icons next to the Facebook logo (similar to leaked shots we've seen before). You'll also notice that the duplicate name link has been given the boot, leaving just the "profile" link. The top bar gets some further tidying thanks to an "account" drop-down menu that combines settings and log-in options. The left side bar is also getting cleaned up a bit -- ditching the "more" button and the endless string of various news feed viewing formats. Instead, those options will be trimmed to include basics like the standard news feed or photos, and users will be given a bookmark bar for quick links to groups, apps, and the like. The bottom navigation bar has been cut almost completely, leaving only the chat box in the bottom right hand corner.
Even we're growing a little weary of the constant Facebook redesigns. It's not that we don't think the changes are for the better, it would just be nice not to have to relearn how to navigate the site every couple weeks. You can check out the two screen shots of the supposed redesigns below. [From: GigaOM]
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Comments
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Subscribe to commentsskholtlcampDec 29th 2009 1:47PM
Getting very tierd of too many facebook changes.....
If it is good you don't have to fix it all the time.....
benDec 30th 2009 10:22PM
My facebook has been like this for a while now. Why is mine like it before everyone else???
jackieDec 29th 2009 2:14PM
Every time I try use it it has a different format, at least with AOL you can get the same page and then go from there.
sigJan 2nd 2010 2:36AM
get rid of the news feed/live feed thing.
MIKEDec 29th 2009 4:00PM
I hate Facebook!
That site is so lame!
I deleted my account after a month of having it.
There is absolutely nothing cool about it.
Facebook sucks!
beccaDec 29th 2009 4:23PM
facebook needs to add a DISLIKE BUTTON instead of doing these stupid changes, facebook needs to read what the people have wanted and made groups about..
JanA105922Dec 29th 2009 5:03PM
Yes it's annoying, but oh well....it's free, so deal with it!!! It's better than advertisements taking up half of the screen or constant pop up adds!
dugandobDec 29th 2009 6:17PM
I don't mind change, but I will agree that facebook changes about every two months. At least give us a chance to learn how to navagate it. I think the last time the changed it they relized that they really didn't make it any better, it just confussed a lot of us. Hopefully this change it will actually make it easier to use.
justmeDec 29th 2009 6:37PM
I HATE FARMVILLE and all that other CRAP facebook allows people on your friends list to send you. I wanted to find old friends on facebook yet more than HALF of my pages are full of FARMVILLE B.S.! I'm about to remove anyone playing farmville or sending me hearts, eggs, plants, flowers, stars, ect. It's just ridiculous! Focus on having a facebook page just for that......so the rest of us can communicate without all the bells and whistles......and IF you don't agree with me, that's cool I respect that but please.....try not to be rude with responses. Let's start the New Year TRYING to show respect for each other......I know I know......it'll be HARD for some but please try.
Peace to all.........
SigJan 2nd 2010 2:41AM
hmmm. maybe if your old friends are more into farmville than you, they aren't the ones you want to remember?
janemissjones33Jan 1st 2010 9:46PM
I AM SICK AND TIRED OF EVERY TIME I OPEN FACEBOOK THERE IS SOME NEW SYSTEM I HAVE TO LEARN. I ALSO WOULD LIKE A BLOCK BUTTON FROM CERTAIN APPS. AFTER I HAVE REFUSED THEM FROM THAT PERSON MORE THAN,OH....LET'S SAY 3 TIMES. SOME OF THE APPS. ARE IMPOSSIBLE TO FOLLOW BACK AND FORTH RECEIVING AND GIVING, BUT I'M SURE THAT'S NOT YOUR DEPARTMENT,....AND ONE MORE THING....WHY IS THE PRINT ON THE MAIN PAGE SO IMPOSSIBLY SMALL....EVERY WHERE ELSE,IT'S FINE JUST THE MAIN PAGE AND PROFILE PAGE....IF I THINK OF ANYTHING ELSE, IWILL LET YOU KNOW.
chiranjib9Jan 2nd 2010 5:06AM
Love Facebook! No other Social Site comes close to FB.Period.
Long Live Facebook!
KaylaJan 9th 2010 1:59AM
I got the new layout on my account but no one else I know did. I dont like it. You cant access other apps from anywhere except the home page. The rest is fine. I just dont like the fact that Im a lab rat for their new layout design.