Computer Help and Support

Ken Burch

(50,254 posts) Sat Feb 4, 2017, 06:51 AM Feb 2017

So...what's Facebook "Messenger" suppose to be, and why i Emperor Zuck pushing me so hard to use it?

I get an alternate version of FB that tries to force me to switch to the thing every time I'm on all of a sudden.

What the hell, guys?

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So...what's Facebook "Messenger" suppose to be, and why i Emperor Zuck pushing me so hard to use it? (Original Post) Ken Burch Feb 2017 OP

Is it not just an instant messaging service run by Facebook? ManiacJoe Feb 2017 #1

if youre talking about the smart phone app, I put on my galaxy, no problems KG Feb 2017 #2

ManiacJoe

(10,138 posts)

1. Is it not just an instant messaging service run by Facebook?

Reply to Ken Burch (Original post)

Sat Feb 4, 2017, 05:57 PM

Feb 2017

I admit to not having it installed on any computer or mobile device.

KG

(28,797 posts)

2. if youre talking about the smart phone app, I put on my galaxy, no problems

Reply to Ken Burch (Original post)

Sat Feb 4, 2017, 06:46 PM

Feb 2017

it just allows me to use the messenger feature like i do in my desktop / laptop. i don't use either very much.

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