One of the most requested features for Facebook could be moving a step closer to reality.
A new thumbs down emoji is one of a range of 'reactions' that have appeared on the Messenger app of some users of the site.
The apparent testing of the new feature fits with long-running speculation that a similar function for the main site may also be on the way.
The options include both a thumbs-up and thumbs-down icon, as well as symbols for love, laughter, shock, sadness and anger.
“We are always testing ways to make Messenger more fun and engaging. This is a small test where we enable people to share an emoji that best represents their feelings on a message”.
This first approachment to the possible change to come, added, to the five traditional icons we already know, a thumb down, which may be the closest we, Facebook users, will ever get to the acclaimed “dislike” button. However, the social media company sees this mythical Reaction more as a “no” button.
The app will show an emoji icon next to the bubble chat. The users will be able to decide between a “Love,” “Haha,” “Wow,” “Sad,” “Angry,” “Like” or thumbs-down. One of these can appear next to a message and let the other person understand, faster, how they feel about what it is being said.
Although tests are running, news are being shaken for the scoop, and people are already crazy of excitement, there’s still no guarantee we’ll be able to see the new feature this year, or ever. If we are being honest with ourselves, we are not completely sure calling an emoji on a private conversation counts accurately as a “Dislike button.”
At any rate, Facebook refers to the whole operation as a “small test,” and it seems they are not committed to a launch anytime soon -assuming, of course, the experiment goes forward. But, keeping in mind the huge success the Reactions had last year, and how much our hater hearts want to express how much they do not like an idea, we remain confident and hopeful to see this eventually.
Source: (TechCrunch)
