Update: According to a spokesperson from Meta, they have addressed the issue of automatic friend requests on Facebook. The spokesperson stated that there was a recent update to the Facebook app that caused these requests to be sent mistakenly. However, Meta has since stopped this from happening and apologized for any inconvenience it may have caused. This means that users can now go back to using Facebook as they normally would. Without worrying about accidentally sending friend requests.
Facebook, the social media giant, has been plagued with strange bugs for years. These bugs have been making users question the competence of the developers behind the platform. Recently, a new bug has surfaced that automatically sends a friend request to the person whose profile you are viewing. This has caused concern among users, as it could potentially lead to awkward situations.
Numerous users on Twitter have reported facing this bug, and it seems to be affecting a significant number of people. By simply visiting someone’s profile, Facebook automatically sends a friend request without any action on the user’s part. Although it is possible to cancel the request, many users who are simply browsing profiles may not realize that a request took place.
Facebook bug causes automatic friend requests: users express concern as Meta addresses the issue
We do not know the cause of the bug, and Facebook has not commented on the situation. Some users have tried to replicate the bug on their devices, but not everyone has been successful. Oliver Cragg of Android Authority was able to replicate the issue and has posted a video demonstrating the bug.
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umm… you might want to avoid clicking on user profiles on Facebook for a bit. it's auto-sending friend requests. pic.twitter.com/ettkXhvXV1
— Oliver Cragg (@olliecapa26) May 12, 2023
As of now, there is no solution to this problem. And Facebook advises users to avoid visiting the profiles of people they do not intend to add as friends. It is unclear whether Facebook will release an update to fix the bug. Or if the platform is even aware of the issue.
In conclusion, this latest bug on Facebook is causing concern among users who worry about accidentally sending friend requests to people they do not know. While we do not know the cause of the bug, it is clear that Facebook needs to address the issue as soon as possible to avoid any potential embarrassment or awkward situations for users. We will keep you updated on any developments related to this issue.
Update: According to a spokesperson from Meta, they have addressed the issue of automatic friend requests on Facebook. The spokesperson stated that there was a recent update to the Facebook app that caused these requests to be sent mistakenly. However, Meta has since stopped this from happening and apologized for any inconvenience it may have caused. This means that users can now go back to using Facebook as they normally would. Without worrying about accidentally sending friend requests.
