Facebook Adds Hashtags

American Voices • Opinion • ISSUE 49•24 • Jun 13, 2013

Facebook began adding hashtag functionality to its website yesterday, allowing users to turn any posted word into a link by placing a pound sign in front of it, which, when clicked, brings up a feed of all posts bearing that hashtag. What do you think?

“Yet another testament to the power of prayer!”
Gabriel Cuppari –
Glass Silverer
“Great! Now I can find out how everyone spent their Friday night and not just the people I know!”
Andrew Chapek –
Unemployed
“Sounds too confusing to ever catch on.”
Cindy O’Malley –
Pencil Inspector

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