Facebook has now moved to place @ messages to Facebook. Watch out Twitter. From the Official Facebook post on the move says the following:
“Now, when you are writing a status update and want to add a friend’s name to something you are posting, just include the “@” symbol beforehand. As you type the name of what you would like to reference, a drop-down menu will appear that allows you to choose from your list of friends and other connections, including groups, events, applications and Pages. Soon, you’ll be able to tag friends from applications as well. The “@” symbol will not be displayed in the published status update or post after you’ve added your tags.
Friends you tag in your status updates will receive a notification and a Wall post linking them to your post. They also will have the option to remove tags of themselves from your posts. ”
Of course, this move will not only add greatly to the function of Facebook, but it will also directly undercut one of the most powerful and useful bits of Twitter. Below is a screen shot of what it will look like. More as it comes.
