How Facebook's Message Spam Filter Lost Me Some Fabulous Prizes

How Facebook's Message Spam Filter Lost Me Some Fabulous Prizes

Think that Facebook’s de facto spam filter couldn’t possibly be keeping anything of consequence out of your inbox? Think again. When James happened to click that unobtrusive “Other” tab on his Facebook inbox, he learned that he had won a new TV, Blu-Ray player, and a copy of the movie the contest was promoting. But Facebook had filed this message away on his behalf….in August 2010. [More]

Rescue Messages From Facebook's De Facto Spam Filter

Rescue Messages From Facebook's De Facto Spam Filter

When Facebook thinks you don’t particularly want to read a message that’s sent your way, it redirects it into a folder dubbed “other.” Some users forget to check the box regularly, and others may not even be aware that they have it. [More]