Over the past few weeks some Facebook users have seen a new section appear in their Newsfeed that politely thanks them for using the service.
The messages, which appear at the top of Newsfeeds on mobile sporadically, say polite things like “Good Morning, Owen. Thanks for being here — enjoy Facebook today.”
You’re welcome, Facebook? #odd pic.twitter.com/HMdVAkSY9M
— Howard Pinsky (@Pinsky) October 26, 2015
There are a series of different wordings for the messages which change based on the time of day, but they’re starting to creep people out. Why does Facebook suddenly care about politely thanking you for visiting?
People are mostly confused about why they’re getting them and how Facebook suddenly has manners out of nowhere.
Good morning to you, Facebook! I hope I do enjoy Facebook today. (Why are you so friendly all of a sudden?) pic.twitter.com/dtp0r3lREP
— Susan Whelan (@nolamaven) November 4, 2015
https://twitter.com/nynalith/status/661957063636082688
why is facebook telling me good evening pic.twitter.com/eEOgippPMS
— not funny anymore (@iceworld2k) November 3, 2015
Some people love the messages and think they’re an adorable way to get the day started.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10204891482316457&set=a.1044319677868.2006685.1521924828&type=3&permPage=1
Although I'm sure this is automated, it's still quite a lovely gesture. A good afternoon to you too, @Facebook! 😊 pic.twitter.com/fNArkxugAQ
— Casey ☻ (@seaphilia) October 29, 2015
"Good morning Filip! Thanks for being here — Enjoy Facebook today." Aw… … … … … pic.twitter.com/3aDV8euxRy
— Filip Hnízdo has left (@FilipNest) October 27, 2015
"Good morning Filip! Thanks for being here — Enjoy Facebook today." Aw… … … … … pic.twitter.com/3aDV8euxRy
— Filip Hnízdo has left (@FilipNest) October 27, 2015
Others absolutely hate the feature, or think it’s just creepy.
Man, GTFO with this grandma's greeting doily crap, @facebook. pic.twitter.com/EJdgbabLKg
— Jeremy Gibbens (Personal Strainer) (@afterglide) October 27, 2015
this makes me feel weird. it kinda makes me feel like I shouldn't be on Facebook…. GOOD EVENING??!! pic.twitter.com/tcI3AbsLzE
— Cass A Nova ✩☽ (@cassettya) October 26, 2015
Dear Facebook, I know you know that I know that greeting is artificial and robotic. I does nothing, but take up room pic.twitter.com/U3iGRprCyu
— Dominik Ras (@dominikras) October 19, 2015
Oh, okay Facebook. Thanks for the greeting? pic.twitter.com/kNrJ7XgBhv
— Ashlyn Still (@ashlynstill) October 13, 2015
https://twitter.com/MissTjsxo/status/649491229843984384
…And some people are just plain angry.
when will facebook STOP TELLING ME TO HAVE A GOOD EVENING FUCK YOU
— i am that very witch (@ladylxzarus) November 4, 2015
Have you seen the strangely polite new Facebook messages in your Newsfeed? What do you think?
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