Its seems Facebook are Going Google. And by Going Google I mean the much loathed habit of doing massive semi-public beta tests, effectively crowdsourcing their QA to a select, yet unpaid, group of capable of individuals.
Having noticed the following link on my “Home” tab, I decided to check it out
The link took me here:
http://www.facebook.com/#!/product_application/
Ready to get started?
Before we can give you exclusive beta access, we’d like you to submit three great sample questions and answers. We’re looking for evidence that you can write clearly and authoritatively on familiar subject matter.
Here are some guidelines to follow when submitting your questions and answers:
Choose provocative questions. Write about things you know. Some examples:
- How can I get over my fear of flying?
- What are some fun family activities to do with two small children on the weekend?
- What caused the U.S. stock market to crash in 2008?
- What’s the secret to throwing a great housewarming party?
- What are the main differences between Google Chrome and Internet Explorer?
- What are women looking for in a relationship?
- What methods has BP tried to clean up the oil spill?
- What should I do to prepare for the Bar exam?
- How did The Beatles find success?
Write detailed, articulate answers.
Where relevant, cite and link to third-party sources such as Wikipedia.
Your answer must be original. Plagiarism is unacceptable.
If you have the time and will to apply for this exclusive beta, you will have to write 3 detailed Q&As. According to the page, applicants should be expecting a reply containing more information within 24 hours of submitting their application.
