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Facebook Users Put It To A Vote

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The Associated Press

Published: February 28, 2009

NEW YORK - Facebook is trying its hand at democracy. The fast-growing online hangout said this week users will play a "meaningful role" in deciding the site's policies and voting on changes.

Facebook is trying to recover from last week's policy-change blunder, which led tens of thousands to join online protests. At issue was who controls the information, such as photos, posts and messages, on the site.

Founder Mark Zuckerberg said its users will get a hand in determining the various policies - such as privacy, ownership and sharing - by reviewing, commenting and voting on them before they are adopted.

If more than 7,000 users comment on any proposed change, it would go to a vote. The result would be binding to Facebook if more than 30 percent of active users vote.

The Associated Press

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