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Facebook Surpasses 325 Million Users
Facebook has continued to grow at an impressive rate throughout the year, most recently announcing the 300 million user milestone. According to Facebook’s own advertising statistics though, the company is now beyond 325 million users and continuing to grow. The story has become relatively ...
Twitter, Facebook, Last.FM and Xbox 360 Family Settings
majornelson.com — As some of you might be aware, those under the age of 18 are not able to... access Twitter, Facebook and Last.fm in our public preview . I want to you let you know that this will remain the case when it launches to the world soon. We made this decision ... (more) Twitter, Facebook, Last.FM and Xbox 360 Family Settings
“Horrible Things” Slink Back Into Zynga
“Horrible Things” Slink Back Into Zynga
techcrunch.com — Just five days ago Zynga CEO Mark Pincus said mobile subscriptions, among other scammy offers, would be... removed from Zynga’s popular Facebook and MySpace games. “We have also removed all mobile ads until we see any that offer clear user ... (more) “Horrible Things” Slink Back Into Zynga
Zynga’s FishVille Swims With The Fishes For Ad Violations
Zynga’s FishVille Swims With The Fishes For Ad Violations
techcrunch.com — Zynga’s most recent Facebook game, FishVille, has temporarily been taken offline by Facebook for advertising violations .... This is a relatively light slap on the wrist since the game only launched two days ago and had a couple of thousand ... (more) Zynga’s FishVille Swims With The Fishes For Ad Violations
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WOW: Facebook Adding Half a Million New Users Every Day
Mashable! — ... A little over a year ago (August 2008), Facebook reached 100 million users. And now according to AllFacebook, that number is now a staggering 325+ million users. ...

Facebook User Count Now 325 Million (Or More)
WebProNews Feed — ... This isn't a case of comScore versus Hitwise or Compete versus Nielsen discrepancies.  Nick O'Neill reported today, "According to Facebook's own advertising statistics . . . the company is now beyond 325 million users and continuing to grow."  So everyone should be on the same page. ...

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