What Features People Wish in Facebook: An Overview

Many users wish Facebook had features like: a more robust chronological newsfeed, better control over what appears in their feed, a stronger emphasis on privacy settings, improved algorithms to reduce misinformation, a "dislike" button, enhanced group management tools, a more streamlined way to manage notifications, and advanced options for content moderation on personal pages; essentially, giving users greater agency over their experience and addressing concerns about privacy and information quality. 
Here are a few specific features people often mention:
  • Customizable newsfeed:
    Allow users to choose exactly which friends, groups, and pages appear in their feed and how often, prioritizing a chronological order.
  • "Dislike" button:
    A clear way to express negative sentiment on a post without having to comment or engage negatively.
  • Advanced privacy controls:
    More granular options to manage who can see specific posts, stories, and personal information.
  • Improved misinformation detection:
    Enhanced algorithms to flag or remove false content more effectively.
  • Community moderation tools:
    Give group admins more power to manage content and conversations within their groups.
  • Contextual recommendations:
    Suggest relevant groups or pages based on a user's current interests and activity.
  • Better notification management:
    Ability to categorize notifications and choose which ones to receive alerts for.
  • Enhanced content moderation options:
    Allow users to flag inappropriate content on their own timelines and profiles. 

Comments