Facebook, the world’s largest online social network, has taken another step toward LGBT-inclusiveness, introducing same-sex icons for users to select from when adding marriage events to their profile’s timeline.
Previously, the marriages between gay couples were marked by the default “bride and groom” icon.
FacebookThis photo of Facebook co-founder Chris Hughes (left) and his spouse Sean Eldridge, from Eldridge's Facebook timeline, sports the new groom-and-groom icon.
A spokesperson for Facebook said the company had been working on rolling out the new same-sex icons for a few weeks now, but the same-sex grooms made a significant debut over the weekend, appearing above the wedding announcement of Facebook co-founder Chris Hughes to his longtime partner Sean Eldridge. The couple married Saturday in New York.
Last year, Facebook added two new options to its list of relationship statuses: “in a civil union” and “in a domestic partnership.”
Facebook, which has long permitted members to indicate on their profiles whether they’re single, married, or “it’s complicated,” was applauded by LGBT advocacy groups for the new statuses, which largely affected gay and lesbian couples.
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i new it wanst long before you came out
wasnt
It’s about time! =)
oh.my.GOD….:DDDDDDDDDDDDDD
Oh Angry how I totally agree!!
Good for you Facebook ^^
STILL only 2 genders
A choice of only two sexes also, What about Intersex people’s rights?
@ rogi put the icon up that you identify with as your gender! duh!
“Good for you facebook! Your constant harassment for me to change to Timeline, you’re terrible and bothersome apps, your frequent questioning as to whether or not my comments are spam, all forgiven now… for today. Thanks for finally recognizing that while some people can’t marry who they love, they can still be committed. And for those that are lucky enough to have same-sex marriage recognized by their state, thanks for realizing that not everyone desires a boy-girl relationship and setting up icons that define that preference. Hooray for you Facebook. Today is a good day. In fact, I shall have a drink to Facebook, and another drink to celebrate the gorgeous couple up there in the article. Congrats Newlyweds!”
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yayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy for facebook! LOVE you!
Have a fun filled 4th of July and a safe one.
Awesome!!!! Thank you facebook for your support!
Thanks Facebook!ü