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I found it a little confusing at first – is this a movie? Can I click on it? But afterwards, I knew the feature was there. Given the interface constraints it makes more sense than a flash message. Well done facebook.

I found it funny that their first release with the places feature didn’t contain this. Then the update later that afternoon included this introduction of the ‘places’ feature. I love it. However, if you are going to do it. Do it in the initial release.

I agree with Matt Sanders. On top of that, the feature did not work in my area when I went to first use it. That could be why they weren’t highlighting it yet.

@Chad Same here bro.

I noticed this and thought it was a great idea. It really makes sense to do something like this when you want to promote a feature you’re hoping everyone will use.

Someone pointed out to me that the icon looks like the number 4 in a square. Coincidence?

Just curious. Where can I found that cute icons?

Isn’t this what the Mac’s System Preferences window does when you search?

Isn’t this what the Mac’s System Preferences window does when you search?

Yes, it does.

Hey you have 99+ unread messages!

but a bitch ain’t one.

Hahaha – funny jay z comment ^