Pay To Use Facebook ?!!

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The hot topic for this week, the very loved Facebook.



What is Facebook? It is an online social network of profiles that helps you connect with all the people in your life, whether it is your friend, co-worker, old flame, university buddy..you get the scenario, Facebook practically let's you connect with anyone that has a Facebook account! That includes celebrities ;)

We all remember the days of Friendster, one of the pioneers of social networking sites before Facebook became the 'IT' thing. Friendster at that time was just perfect, we were able to create a profile, upload pictures and of course write testimonials for our friends.

Then came Facebook to the picture. At first almost everyone (including my stubborn self) who was on the Friendster bug refused to bow down to the new kid in town, Facebook as it seemed to be not very user friendly in the beginning. In a blink of any eye, everyone and everyone turned to Facebook! Facebook was far more interesting, there was the comments and commenting on other people's comments, the tagging of photo's, the like's, status updates, groups and so many more unique features. Facebook also made it convenient to re-connect with lost school or universities mates. Another feature we loved about facebook was the games. Facebook users were spoiled with many games to choose from and many games were interactive games that allowed user to compete with other users and friends from their own list like Farmville, Restaurant City and the one i got so hooked on lately, Sorority Life.

Recently there was a rumour going around Facebook stating that users will have to pay to use Facebook in the coming future! I for one went bonkers with the thought in my head! Imagine if we all had to pay to use Facebook because we all are just a tiny little bit addicted to it! Most Malaysians including myself would scream "Die-lah!" (Not that I am attached to it! =P hehe)

Well it stated that a user will have to pay $14.99, US dollars that is, to continue using Facebook!!

Here is the verdict! According to Telegraph, a United Kingdom newspaper, Facebook has denied claims to start charging users to use Facebook! Phewwwww! What a relive.. However, according to another website, Facebook has begun testing a proprietary payment system for three applications - one of them is Birthday Calender.

I guess it's safe to say that Facebook is still free as for now, but the future is very much uncertain. It is still free for now, so let's make the best out of it! Sorority Life here i come =D

Now let's assume they start charging, how much will you pay to continue using Facebook? If it was 14.99 (malaysian ringgit) a month, i would consider. Would you?

(References : http://digg.com & http://www.telegraph.co.uk)