Rohini Venkatraman | When less doesn't mean more
(09/19/09 4:43am)
In our increasingly diet-conscious lifestyles, it seems fitting that our online indulgences now have watered-down options as well. Last week, Facebook quietly introduced Facebook Lite, a simpler version of the site that has permeated our everyday existences. Lite maintains the "necessities," like a home page and wall, but leaves accessories like chat and applications (quizzes!) behind. By hiding distracting elements, Lite provides a Twitter-esque live feed on your friends' every move. It's presumably bringing us back to the stated purpose of Facebook - a site that "helps you connect and share with the people in your life."