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Facebook To Begin Charging For Messages by Nobody: 11:54am On Apr 08, 2013 |
Soon, rather than later, your favorite facebook will begin charging rates of up to 15 dollars to contact people outside their friends' network. If you're in the habit of sending messages to people who're not your friends, then it's safe to say that this is one habit which is going to cost you. This cost was originally reserved for messages to celebrities, and high net-worth people on the site who're in very high demand, hence the cost for reaching them, however, its extension would now reach anyone who's not a friend. The website has hitherto been free for anyone on the site, with messages to non-friends going to the "other" email box, and are treated as spam. . . . . . Not anymore. . . These latest changes will allow users to pay to prioritize their emails, sending them directly to the main inbox of their prospective friends. And if you want to grab the attention of your idol or favourite star/celebrity, then you're going to have to pay more, with the charge scaled down or up depending on the level of popularity of the star. Say you want to contact Barack Obama for instance. . . well, you'd expect to pay a whole lot more for that cookie. Facebook says this idea is designed to prevent spam being sent to users of the network, but analysts fear that it might mark the start of a more entrenched payment scheme for the social media site. In other words: They fear we might begin paying for facebook in the near future. OMG!!! Hear them (A spokesman for facebook): "The system of paying to message non-friends in their Facebook inbox is designed to prevent spam, while acknowledging that sometimes you might want to hear from people outside your immediate social circle. "We are testing a number of price points in the UK and other countries to establish the optimal fee that signals importance. Part of that test involves charging higher amounts for public figures, based on the number of followers they have. "This is still a test and these prices are not set in stone." Experts believe that by getting consumer’s credit card details for small purchases now, it means that they will be able to attract greater revenue in the future. Olly Mann, a gadget columnist, said: "This is probably a prelude to something much more substantial. "If they can charge for smaller features their hope is that they can start charging for main features later on." Story Source: SkyNews http://news.sky.com/story/1075086/facebook-new-charges-for-sending-messages http://www.gidicity01..com/2013/04/facebook-set-to-begin-charging-for.html#moreFce 1 Like
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Re: Facebook To Begin Charging For Messages by Chanchit: 12:20pm On Apr 08, 2013 |
Lwkmd. Anyway why would I send a msg that the possibility of getting a reply is 0.1% Well I'm sure sending a Nigerian celeb a msg can't be more than N3 since they don't have upto 1m followers. Make I go deactivate my fb acct sef. 3 Likes |
Re: Facebook To Begin Charging For Messages by aminho(m): 2:22pm On Apr 08, 2013 |
I think our celebs should hve a nairaland account instead of growing facebook at least we will be growing our own Naira land even if its 4 $1 a message 15 Likes |
Re: Facebook To Begin Charging For Messages by miteolu(m): 2:23pm On Apr 08, 2013 |
WhatsApp is better. 7 Likes |
Re: Facebook To Begin Charging For Messages by begwong: 2:23pm On Apr 08, 2013 |
stick to whatsapp. to hell with fcbk 3 Likes |
Re: Facebook To Begin Charging For Messages by GraceBestowed(f): 2:23pm On Apr 08, 2013 |
looooool!! That move = bad market! |
Re: Facebook To Begin Charging For Messages by meerah25(f): 2:25pm On Apr 08, 2013 |
Ok! |
Re: Facebook To Begin Charging For Messages by Nobody: 2:26pm On Apr 08, 2013 |
See how everyone is denying facebook cos its time to pay. I bet nairalanders will deny 'oga at d top' any day he starts charging. Anyway socialising is more fun when talk is free. 5 Likes |
Re: Facebook To Begin Charging For Messages by simmydebadest(m): 2:27pm On Apr 08, 2013 |
2go tinx |
Re: Facebook To Begin Charging For Messages by Nobody: 2:27pm On Apr 08, 2013 |
It costs me nothing to deactivate the account. It is of no economic value to me. I dunno of others that may wanna experiment with this. 2 Likes |
Re: Facebook To Begin Charging For Messages by RiKKies: 2:30pm On Apr 08, 2013 |
Mark eyes dey chook. 1 Like |
Re: Facebook To Begin Charging For Messages by Sleekydee(m): 2:31pm On Apr 08, 2013 |
I dnt c hw dis 1 will even affect mi, una no charge mi don even loose interest, nw una stat 2 charge na 2 burn my account na. I no kuku dey get chics 4d site self.LOL 2 Likes |
Re: Facebook To Begin Charging For Messages by Nobody: 2:33pm On Apr 08, 2013 |
Imagine if every comment on nl came with a fee. Some of nl noise makers will just read the topic and quietly walk away.lol. At least we'll see less of those "first to comment" children around.lol Oga Seun pls dont emulate fb o. The fun will just go away 8 Likes |
Re: Facebook To Begin Charging For Messages by Meristem: 2:40pm On Apr 08, 2013 |
And facebook has this caption on their site "it is free, and ALWAYS WILL BE!" hehehe 2 Likes |
Re: Facebook To Begin Charging For Messages by KingPradas(m): 2:41pm On Apr 08, 2013 |
Good Idea, so we can now pay to send message to public figures and what are the chances they will read them. But it's okay since you can send message to your friends for free. 1 Like |
Re: Facebook To Begin Charging For Messages by Nobody: 2:42pm On Apr 08, 2013 |
A service that has been completely free for nearly a decade is now going to start charging money. And some people think is a good idea? Charging for features will pressure even more people away from their services, not attract new business. 1 Like |
Re: Facebook To Begin Charging For Messages by Gepheral: 2:43pm On Apr 08, 2013 |
Nice move.. Too many spams on FB 1 Like |
Re: Facebook To Begin Charging For Messages by Scarpon(m): 2:50pm On Apr 08, 2013 |
I will only withdraw when their start paying for upload cuz that is the only reason I use fbk to store my lovly pics online 2 Likes |
Re: Facebook To Begin Charging For Messages by Theben(m): 2:50pm On Apr 08, 2013 |
choi, who still visits facebook btw? na them sabi. Nairaland should try and create something like inbox jor instead of pm or email messages 1 Like |
Re: Facebook To Begin Charging For Messages by orlaryhincah2: 2:53pm On Apr 08, 2013 |
Also coming soon facebook mobile phone Readmore http://orlaryhincah..com/2013/04/facebook-to-launch-phone.html |
Re: Facebook To Begin Charging For Messages by Walexz02(m): 2:57pm On Apr 08, 2013 |
It seems they have too many users, they want to reduce the number of users. Dtz all I smell. |
Re: Facebook To Begin Charging For Messages by Ogundale(m): 2:58pm On Apr 08, 2013 |
Which means facebook is economically bastardize. |
Re: Facebook To Begin Charging For Messages by Ogundale(m): 3:00pm On Apr 08, 2013 |
Walexz02: It seems they have too many users, they want to reduce the number of users. Dtz all I smell.who told you that, that would even increase their user base. Trust me some Nigerianz would take advantage of this by creating many account in order to bypass the pay. |
Re: Facebook To Begin Charging For Messages by gen2briz(m): 3:01pm On Apr 08, 2013 |
Waiting.. |
Re: Facebook To Begin Charging For Messages by jhydebaba(m): 3:02pm On Apr 08, 2013 |
People too like FOC |
Re: Facebook To Begin Charging For Messages by AlhajiPastor: 3:03pm On Apr 08, 2013 |
ALOT OF PEOPLE WOULD LEAVE FACEBOOK FOR GOOD, ME ONE OF THEM. |
Re: Facebook To Begin Charging For Messages by nenergy(m): 3:04pm On Apr 08, 2013 |
Na for spammers and wannabe fraudsters ,me i nor dey send message to people i nor sabi,so.......next? 1 Like |
Re: Facebook To Begin Charging For Messages by landon(m): 3:05pm On Apr 08, 2013 |
hope facebook won't end up like aol. |
Re: Facebook To Begin Charging For Messages by muredo(m): 3:09pm On Apr 08, 2013 |
[b][b]End of the road for facebook |
Re: Facebook To Begin Charging For Messages by ichommy(m): 3:11pm On Apr 08, 2013 |
Film |
Re: Facebook To Begin Charging For Messages by Nobody: 3:14pm On Apr 08, 2013 |
You think begwong: stick to whatsapp. |
Re: Facebook To Begin Charging For Messages by Nobody: 3:15pm On Apr 08, 2013 |
Ogundale:How? |
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