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- 1Saudi Arabia urged to spare man sentenced over Facebook post▼Saudi Arabia urged to spare man sentenced to death over Facebook post https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cq14d438vx24o?
Rights groups and campaigners are calling on Saudi Arabia to spare a man sentenced to death over posts he shared on Facebook. The case highlights ongoing concerns about the kingdom's use of capital punishment for social media activity and freedom of expression, with appeals mounting for authorities to commute the sentence.
- 2Couple returns to Facebook for community connections after quitting●# facebook rant: I deleted my FB account a year ago. Partner deleted app but not account. But we miss our community conn
An artist who deleted her Facebook account a year ago says she and her partner are back on the platform after struggling without it. While she deleted her account entirely, her partner only removed the app, and they found they missed local community connections and their buy/sell/trade group. She has since reinstalled the app on his phone and listed a free dresser, describing the result as instant.
- 3New Science Fiction Social Community Launches on NerdCulture●Imagine a Science Fiction community - a cross between Facebook / Reddit - but is NOT Reddit or Facebook. Now imagine you
A dedicated Science Fiction community has launched on NerdCulture, a social platform blending features familiar from Facebook and Reddit while positioning itself as an alternative to both. The founder is inviting fans of the genre to join group discussions and activity feeds, noting that a free account is required to view the community's pages.
- 4Meta tests faster publishing for top Facebook group members●FYI: Meta tests faster publishing for top members of Facebook groups: One test role would replace contributor badges and
Meta is testing a new role for the most active members of Facebook Groups that would allow faster publishing. According to PPC Land, one of the test roles would replace the existing contributor badges and the group expert role, consolidating them into a single status. Meta is also reportedly trying comparison prompts in Forum's Ask feature, with further details on admin tools expected in the coming weeks.
- 5Woman's Facebook book club becomes global phenomenon▼How one woman’s Facebook book group became one of the biggest non-celebrity book clubs in the world
One woman's Facebook book group has grown into one of the largest non-celebrity book clubs in the world, according to The Female Lead. The story highlights how a simple online community built around reading has scaled to a massive international membership, drawing attention to the enduring appeal of shared reading and the power of grassroots online communities.
- 6Meta launches Forum app for Facebook Groups on mobile●Meta launches Forum – the app that transforms Facebook Groups on Android and iOS https:// gadgetflux.eu/forum-aplicatie-
Meta has launched Forum, a new app available on Android and iOS that transforms Facebook Groups into a standalone community experience. The move signals Meta's continued push to make Groups a central part of its social ecosystem. Tech outlets are covering the release, though details on features and rollout remain limited in early reports.
- 7Meta tests faster publishing for top Facebook group members●ICYMI: Meta tests faster publishing for top members of Facebook groups: One test role would replace contributor badges a
Meta is testing a new role for top contributors in Facebook groups that would allow faster publishing. The test role would replace existing contributor badges and the group expert feature. Separately, Forum's Ask is trying comparison prompts, and more detail on the admin tools is expected in the coming weeks.
- 8Gower MP pushes for algorithm opt-out on social media●ALGORITHM OFF SWITCH: Gower’s MP wants you to be able to turn off what Facebook and TikTok decide you see Gower’s MP wan
Tonia Antoniazzi, MP for Gower, is backing a proposal to let all users switch off the algorithms that decide what they see on platforms such as Facebook and TikTok. She is one of around 40 MPs supporting the change, which would extend an opt-out currently intended for teenagers to users of all ages.