Facebook's 'Other' Folder Makes No Sense

In its rush to continually evolve its product, Facebook often makes leaps forward in many areas, and sometimes that involves two steps back. But in the case of the nearly anonymous “other” folder and its complete omission from the highly touted Facebook Messenger applications, I guess the steps back sent it over a cliff -- or maybe Facebook realizes how entirely useless this folder is and plans to kill it off. Wait, what "other" folder? Exactly.

Other650In its rush to continually evolve its product, Facebook often makes leaps forward in many areas, and sometimes that involves two steps back. But in the case of the nearly anonymous “other” folder and its complete omission from the highly touted Facebook Messenger applications, I guess the steps back sent it over a cliff — or maybe Facebook realizes how entirely useless this folder is and plans to kill it off. Wait, what “other” folder? Exactly.

On your personal Facebook profile (not business page), if you click the messages icon from the list on the left …

Screen Shot 2014-10-20 at 9.48.31 PM

… you’ll see all of the latest chats you’ve had with friends.

AW+

WORK SMARTER - LEARN, GROW AND BE INSPIRED.

Spring Special

Save 30% Off an ADWEEK Subscription Today!

View Your Options

Already a member? Sign in