Rumors are swirling Facebook may be adding an actual "Delete Account" option to its service. Rumors are also swirling this is just a red herring -- that Facebook is trying out different language that makes it seem as if it's offering an easy way out without actually changing anything substantive.
Which is true? Only Facebook knows for sure, and they ain't talking. Well, they're talking, but they're not saying much. Per Facebook product manager David Breger (posting a comment on NextWeb):
"This is one of many tests that we’re always running. The test includes a variation of the account deletion option for a small percentage of users. Testing potential features is an important part of our product development process, and tells us if they benefit users in the way we think they will, what we might do to make them even better, and in some instances, when we need to go back to the drawing board."
More: http://www.pcworld.com/article/202111/
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Which is true? Only Facebook knows for sure, and they ain't talking. Well, they're talking, but they're not saying much. Per Facebook product manager David Breger (posting a comment on NextWeb):
"This is one of many tests that we’re always running. The test includes a variation of the account deletion option for a small percentage of users. Testing potential features is an important part of our product development process, and tells us if they benefit users in the way we think they will, what we might do to make them even better, and in some instances, when we need to go back to the drawing board."
More: http://www.pcworld.com/article/202111/
