Scott Moritz
11/15/10 - 02:55 PM EST
Facebook introduced its comprehensive email system that will compete
directly with Google's(GOOG) Gmail and Yahoo!(YHOO) Mail.
In an attempt to give users more control over who can reach them,
Facebook is applying its social networking strategy to prioritize
messages from friends and family, similar to Google's effort launched
last month.
After years of watching friend lists bloat beyond manageable levels,
Facebook's messaging service will give friends VIP status.
Start thinking of email names to go on the FB.com service. I wonder if
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bald...@fb.com will still be available when and if I get my invite:
http://www.thestreet.com/story/10921651/1/facebook-messaging-cut-to-vip-lists.html