Facebook Users Can Send Messages To High-Profile People For $100
Facebook has begun to test charging users should they want to send a message to a high-profile person via the site.
For $100 (£61) you will be able to send a direct message to CEO of Facebook Mark Zuckerberg as well as other users with a high-profile. The cost of a message will depend on the profile and popularity of the recipient.
The social platform has said that ‘extreme price points’ are being tested as it attempts to increase revenue from its 1 billion users.
Last month, a $1 charge was distributed to those who wanted to send a message to someone who was not already a friend on Facebook. At the time, Facebook said that it was an “economic signal to determine relevance”.
"If you want to message someone about a job opportunity, you can use this feature to reach their Inbox. For the receiver, this test allows them to hear from people who have an important message to send them."
For those who don’t want to pay the price, messages will go straight to the ‘Other’ folder in the inbox. This is where messages appear if the social site deem it not important enough for you to want to read immediately.
This feature could prove to be influential for those seeking jobs or applicants to jobs. As another source of revenue, charged messages (should you be deemed important enough) could be a significant milestone for a business or entrepreneur.
What do you think of messages being charged up to $100?
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Daniel Barr
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Facebook Users Can Send Messages To High-Profile People For $100
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