Facebook Reactions Are Zuckerberg's Answer To The Dislike Button

This Is Facebook's Answer To The 'Dislike' Button
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Facebook has unveiled Reactions, a series of emoticons that the company plans to use as an extension of the 'like' button.

Rather than create the controversial 'dislike' button, Facebook has opted for a range of facial expressions that the Mark Zuckerberg says will allow people to "better express how you’re feeling."

"For many years though, people have asked us to add a "dislike" button. Not every moment is a good moment, and sometimes you just want a way to express empathy. These are important moments where you need the power to share more than ever, and a Like might not be the best way to express yourself." said Zuckerberg.

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The new Reactions are activated by long pressing on the like button, you'll then have the option to pick one of a number of facial expressions.

Facebook has been working on a solution to the like button dilemma ever since it introduced it and Zuckerberg has repeatedly said that the company would eventually find a solution.

For the moment Reactions are only being rolled out in Spain and Ireland.