Article 5M5H9 Facebook groups can now designate Group Experts

Facebook groups can now designate Group Experts

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Dave Gershgorn
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Facebook is introducing a new feature called Group Experts" today, which will allow admins to designate which members are highly knowledgeable about the group's topic.

Beyond the bragging rights, Group Experts will have a badge next to their name emblazoned with the proof of their elevated status. This badge will show up on posts, comments, and in the Q&A feature.

Group Experts will be selected by group administrators, and experts will only be given this extraordinary power once they have accepted the nomination. Admins can revoke the expert status, as well.

Facebook is testing ways to make it easier for admins to find these experts, by prompting specific users, currently in the gaming and fitness spaces, to add which games or...

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