Facebook 'dislike' button is finally on the way

Mark Zuckerberg says site is 'very close' to implementing new 'empathy' feature

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Facebook appears to finally be taking heed of its users' number one request – a counterpart to the 'like' button. Founder Mark Zuckerberg says the social network is "very close" to implementing a new ‘dislike’ button designed to allow users to express sorrow or empathy.

For years, users have been pointing out that the Facebook 'like' button doesn't run the full gamut of emotions. A touching tribute to a deceased relative, a self-pitying missive from a hospital bed, or even a rant about missing the bus can all seem inappropriate subjects to 'like'.

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