I have a Facebook friend who keeps on poking me. I usually poke back to be polite. However, I don't understand what it's for.
Other than a small notification, what does poking somebody on Facebook do? What is it for?
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Sign up to join this communityI have a Facebook friend who keeps on poking me. I usually poke back to be polite. However, I don't understand what it's for.
Other than a small notification, what does poking somebody on Facebook do? What is it for?
It's main use is just to get attention - a reminder that you know them on Facebook.
Mark Zuckerberg once said during a Facebook webinar:
When we created the poke, we thought it would be cool to have a feature without any specific purpose. People interpret the poke in many different ways, and we encourage you to come up with your own meanings.
I use the poke as a way of saying "hi" to someone without having to necessarily get into a conversation... It can also be a way of saying "Hey, been thinking of you" or "What's up?"
It can also be a unique way to have fun on Facebook, like having "poke wars".