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opus · 10-20-2021, 11:59 PM

Facebook is planning to change its company name next week to reflect its focus on building the metaverse, according to a source with direct knowledge of the matter.

The coming name change, which CEO Mark Zuckerberg plans to talk about at the company’s annual Connect conference on October 28th, but could unveil sooner, is meant to signal the tech giant’s ambition to be known for more than social media and all the ills that entail. The rebrand would likely position the blue Facebook app as one of many products under a parent company overseeing groups like Instagram, WhatsApp, Oculus, and more. A spokesperson for Facebook declined to comment for this story.

https://www.theverge.com/2021/10/19/...name-metaverse

opus · 10-21-2021, 12:00 AM

So let’s hear your best suggestion. And remember, we’re a PG rated site here.

icecream · 10-21-2021, 12:40 PM

Any name change is dumb, just keep it Facebook you pinheads.

RetroGuy2000 · 10-21-2021, 12:46 PM

I remember when Google "rebranded" as Alphabet. We still don't call it Alphabet.

opus · 10-21-2021, 01:09 PM

They should just toss TJ a few billion and buy the Sitcoms Online name.

Dude111 · 10-21-2021, 03:42 PM

It will still be a stupid site...........

JamesG · 10-28-2021, 03:23 PM

They will now use the name “Meta”.

https://deadline.com/2021/10/faceboo...rg-1234864340/

opus · 10-28-2021, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by JamesG

They will now use the name “Meta”.

https://deadline.com/2021/10/faceboo...rg-1234864340/

Thread title updated.

Of all my guesses, didn't see them ripping off Ron Artest from 2011

https://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment...ry?id=14542471

stevea · 10-28-2021, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by opus

Of all my guesses, didn't see them ripping off Ron Artest from 2011

First on the agenda: sponsor a new NBA brawl.

1960'sTVfan · 10-28-2021, 05:48 PM

Not that it makes a big difference, but Ron Artest's "Meta" has two t's, not one, he spells it "Metta".

On the subject of name changes, the animal rights people, PETA, wants major league baseball to stop using the word "bullpen", and replace it with "arm barn".

This is a true story, it's in the news today.

icecream · 10-28-2021, 05:58 PM

While it is a partial name change, at least the Facebook part is staying for its users. This paragraph from the Deadline article makes that clear, it even mentions what RetroGuy said about Google Alphabet.

"Meta will be the holding company; the names of the apps Facebook, Instagram, Messenger and WhatsApp will remain the same. Google made a similar move when it changed its corporate name to Alphabet, which also sounded pretty weird at the time."

Foggy · 10-30-2021, 09:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by opus

Facebook is planning to change its company name next week to reflect its focus on building the metaverse, according to a source with direct knowledge of the matter.

The coming name change, which CEO Mark Zuckerberg plans to talk about at the company’s annual Connect conference on October 28th, but could unveil sooner, is meant to signal the tech giant’s ambition to be known for more than social media and all the ills that entail. The rebrand would likely position the blue Facebook app as one of many products under a parent company overseeing groups like Instagram, WhatsApp, Oculus, and more. A spokesperson for Facebook declined to comment for this story.

https://www.theverge.com/2021/10/19/...name-metaverse

I wonder WHY the name change?
Most large businesses don't usually change their name, especially when it is well recognized and successful, unless their is a problem.

Now, I understand, thanks Mark Zuckerberg!
I didn't think he even liked the guy!

META - Make Everything Trump Again

Babalu · 10-31-2021, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Foggy

I wonder WHY the name change?
Most large businesses don't usually change their name, especially when it is well recognized and successful, unless there is a problem.

The name is the problem. They don't want to be directly associated with Facebook's bad publicity because they are afraid it will drive the stock price down. That's why Google changed their company name.

TSMIV · 10-31-2021, 06:03 PM

No matter what they call themselves, they'll always be known as FAKEBOOK.

Dude111 · 11-03-2021, 10:46 PM

Stupidist name ever.........

10-20-2021, 11:59 PM	#1
opus VB Forum Superstar Join Date: May 16, 2015 Location: VB Galaxy Posts: 32,280	Facebook rebrands as Meta Facebook is planning to change its company name next week to reflect its focus on building the metaverse, according to a source with direct knowledge of the matter. The coming name change, which CEO Mark Zuckerberg plans to talk about at the company’s annual Connect conference on October 28th, but could unveil sooner, is meant to signal the tech giant’s ambition to be known for more than social media and all the ills that entail. The rebrand would likely position the blue Facebook app as one of many products under a parent company overseeing groups like Instagram, WhatsApp, Oculus, and more. A spokesperson for Facebook declined to comment for this story. https://www.theverge.com/2021/10/19/...name-metaverse
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10-21-2021, 12:40 PM	#3
icecream Cat-tastic and Whiskerlicious Forum Celebrity Join Date: Sep 01, 2006 Location: The Catacombs Posts: 20,691	Any name change is dumb, just keep it Facebook you pinheads.
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10-21-2021, 12:46 PM	#4
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10-21-2021, 12:00 AM	#2
opus VB Forum Superstar Join Date: May 16, 2015 Location: VB Galaxy Posts: 32,280	So let’s hear your best suggestion. And remember, we’re a PG rated site here.

10-21-2021, 01:09 PM	#5
opus VB Forum Superstar Join Date: May 16, 2015 Location: VB Galaxy Posts: 32,280	They should just toss TJ a few billion and buy the Sitcoms Online name.

10-21-2021, 03:42 PM	#6
Dude111 Forum Legend Join Date: Nov 05, 2013 Posts: 35,906	It will still be a stupid site...........

10-28-2021, 03:23 PM	#7
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,045	They will now use the name “Meta”. https://deadline.com/2021/10/faceboo...rg-1234864340/

10-28-2021, 05:48 PM	#10
1960'sTVfan Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 30, 2009 Posts: 6,077	Not that it makes a big difference, but Ron Artest's "Meta" has two t's, not one, he spells it "Metta". On the subject of name changes, the animal rights people, PETA, wants major league baseball to stop using the word "bullpen", and replace it with "arm barn". This is a true story, it's in the news today.

10-28-2021, 05:58 PM	#11
icecream Cat-tastic and Whiskerlicious Forum Celebrity Join Date: Sep 01, 2006 Location: The Catacombs Posts: 20,691	While it is a partial name change, at least the Facebook part is staying for its users. This paragraph from the Deadline article makes that clear, it even mentions what RetroGuy said about Google Alphabet. "Meta will be the holding company; the names of the apps Facebook, Instagram, Messenger and WhatsApp will remain the same. Google made a similar move when it changed its corporate name to Alphabet, which also sounded pretty weird at the time."

10-31-2021, 06:03 PM	#14
TSMIV Member Forum Regular Join Date: Dec 29, 2018 Location: Arkansas Posts: 696	No matter what they call themselves, they'll always be known as FAKEBOOK.

11-03-2021, 10:46 PM	#15
Dude111 Forum Legend Join Date: Nov 05, 2013 Posts: 35,906	Stupidist name ever.........