Thursday, 24 March 2011

Facebook, finally adapting but still discriminatory

So, the facebook format changes so often its users (myself included) probably have little time to seriously think about what changes it has undergone because they are busy ranting and raving about the difficulty to adapt (rightfully so). One change that happened in the most recent format change is the added relationship status of 'civil union'. Althought there still is no 'other' category under gender, and no way to express which sexuality or gender you identify with, the move to adding 'civil union' can be seen as an option for alternative and same sexed couples. Does it make it ok to have a promiscuous 'open relationship' choice before facebook even acknowledges trans, queer, or gay couples? Don't get me wrong, I'm glad the change was made, but too little too late Mark Zuckerberg? 

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