http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/technology/2011/09/facebook-expert-if-youre-scared-about-privacy-stop-over-sharing.html
I remember, halfway through the first semester of college this year, when Facebook made some serious changes and everyone absolutely lost it- including myself. It was harder to understand, things weren't done effectively, posts weren't able to be found easily and friends weren't really visible and it all quite frankly just seemed wrong. Therefore, when Facebook started to integrate the new 'timeline' format of homepages, I have to admit I was nervous. Who knew how upset the new Facebook would make the public this time? I switched, though, and have to say... I love it. According to the bloggers at the LA Times in this article, I'm not the only one, either. People love it- it's easy to follow, the rest of Facebook didn't change with it, and it gives your homepage a sentimental value that had been missing beforehand. I took some screenshots of it to show you, too-
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| this is how the timeline can be looked at- it goes as far back as you've had an account. You can view old statuses, see who you were friends with, and look at photos people posted to your wall. Here, my computer is loading the highlights from 2008. |
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| This picture, on the other hand, is what the new homepage looks like. With background banner photo capabilities and less room for background info, more room for posts, people can now keep in touch with a person in a much more logical fashion. |
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| This is an extension of the picture above- rather than looking at my homepage, this is the new and improved 'About Me' section. |
