Latest Update: Facebook users can now claim settlement money

Facebook users in the United States who used the platform between May 24, 2007, and December 22, 2022, are eligible to receive a share of a $725 million settlement related to privacy violations. The settlement stems from multiple lawsuits that were filed against Facebook by users who claimed that the company improperly shared their information with third-party sources. 

To claim a share of the settlement, users must file an online monetary claim by Friday, August 25, 2023, at 11:59 pm PT. People who send in a claim via US mail must have their letter postmarked by August 25. The amount of money each user receives will vary depending on how many claims are filed and the total amount of money available in the settlement.

Facebook

Brief: Facebook is an all-encompassing social media platform that not only keeps you connected with friends and family but also serves as a personal organizer for your photos and other media. It facilitates easy photo-sharing, tailored privacy, and staying up-to-date with news and events from around the world by following public figures, brands, and more.

Core Features:

• 🌐 Connectivity: Create and maintain connections with friends, meet new people within the social network. 📌
• 🖼️ Photo Sharing & Organization: Upload photos directly from your camera, manage albums, and exercise comprehensive control over your privacy settings. 📌
• 🚀 Status Updates: Express yourself with status updates and Facebook emojis to share your life's moments. 📌
• 🔔 Notifications: Stay informed with notifications about friends' interactions on your posts. 📌
• 🛍️ Marketplace: Engage with the community by buying and selling items locally on Facebook Marketplace. 📌

Pros:

• 👪 Community Building: An excellent platform for connecting with friends and creating community groups. 👍
• 🛠️ Multipurpose Utility: Acts as an organizer for personal media as well as a portal for news and entertainment. 👍
• 🎥 Live Streaming: Provides the ability to watch and broadcast live videos, making real-time interaction possible. 👍
• 🎮 Gaming Interface: Engage in games with friends and other users for entertainment and social interaction. 👍
• 🛒 Local Business Discovery: Discover and review local businesses, their services, operation hours, and products. 👍

Cons:

• 📉 Privacy Concerns: Ongoing discussions regarding data privacy and how information is handled on the platform. 👎
• 🧹 Experience Clutter: The app can be overwhelming with too many features and frequent updates. 👎
• 📜 Ad Intrusiveness: Ads can be intrusive and are present throughout the platform. 👎
• 🔋 Resource Intensive: The app could be demanding on device resources, leading to potential battery drain. 👎
• 🌀 Algorithmic Content Delivery: The content you see is highly influenced by algorithms, which may affect the diversity of what you get exposed to. 👎

Pricing: 💵 The Facebook app is free to download and use. However, there could be various in-app purchases relating to games or other premium features. Various aspects of the platform are monetized with ads.

Community:

• 🕸️ Official Site: Facebook
• 🎬 YouTube Channel: Facebook
• 💬 Discord: There isn't an official Facebook Discord as it's a platform itself.
• 👤 Facebook: Of course, their own platform Facebook
• 📸 Instagram: Facebook
• 🐦 Twitter: Facebook
• 📹 TikTok: Facebook
• 🗨️ Reddit: There is a Facebook community on Reddit for discussions related to the platform.

(If there are other specific influencers or community links such as specific subreddits or a fandom wiki site, those can be included if relevant.)

Please note that these community links might evolve over time as the platform and its community engagement strategies evolve.