Secret Crush: Facebook he said at the F8 conference a new feature on Facebook Dating, apparently designed to help individual users attract potential mates from their friends by adding them to a seemingly private list of people.
Here's how the new feature should work:
You will be able to add up to nine people to a “Secret Crush” list. These nine people will each receive one notice which will tell them that someone has added them to a Secret Crush list. They'll be able to add their own people to their own private list, and if they add you, you'll both get a notification to talk about it on Messenger.
Usually, regular Facebook and Facebook Dating exist in two different realms - your profile for one is not the same as your profile for another.
Secret Crush will be the first junction between the two (and let's hope it is the only one). On paper, it sounds to be a nice feature, specially designed for shy or introverted people who want to express their interest to someone or somebody else. With the new feature they will not feel embarrassed or something ugly when their interest is crash.
It is assumed that no one will know who is who, unless it is interesting and connected.
On the other hand, if you consider the huge data leaks of Facebook and in general the relaxed attitude that the social network has towards consumer data, then the above news will probably cause you concern. After a year of personal data leak scandals, starting with Cambridge Analytica, I don't think I'd trust Facebook with my birthday, let alone a super secret list of girlfriends I'm having sex with.
Facebook Dating can give Facebook's advertising partners the chance to have more of your preferences.
Facebook Dating starts today in 14 countries. The list does not include Greece, which is expected to start sometime this year.
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He will laugh… especially at those who are already in a relationship and will look at each other with half an eye