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Non-paywall article discussing the same thing: https://www.theverge.com/2019/4/30/18523265/facebook-events-groups-redesign-news-feed-features-f8-2019 https://ww

Non-paywall article discussing the same thing: https://www.theverge.com/2019/4/30/18523265/facebook-events-groups-redesign-news-feed-features-f8-2019 https://www.theverge.com/2019/4/30/18523265/facebook-events-... I'd speculate that Facebook is emphasizing events and groups because, quite frankly, those are the two things people are still on Facebook for. (It isn't your baby pics!)

ljm 7y ago
I use it almost as a personal blog. Not just sharing selfies and pictures of things I’d rather enjoy in the moment, but slightly longer form thoughts around how I am or what I’m dealing with. In that sense it’s an online support network where I can share my experiences with mental health and other things. Most of my FB friends do similar, it’s very thoughtful and introspective.
paxys 7y ago
It isn't quite speculation when that is the exact reason Facebook has given, and is right there in the article you linked.
- bouncing 7y ago
  Well, they're saying it's "meaningful." I'm saying, it's the only reason at least 3 people I know haven't completely deleted Facebook.
  - paxys 7y ago
    You have data on 3 users, Facebook has it for 2.3 billion
tcfunk 7y ago
I know at least 4 people who are very interested in pictures of my kids ;)