A new peer-to-peer ad test was discovered in the wild today that gave individual users the option to “highlight” an important post.  New Zealand’s Stuff uncovered this test that gives Facebookers the power to make sure that friends see their message:

This ad type is very unusual as it is geared towards users instead of brands.  Currently the EdgeRank system (as well as Close Friends lists) do a good job in ensuing that users see the most pertinent information.  However, this ad type would make post visibly a stone cold lock.  This may anger some as Facebook has always stated that it will be free & will not charge for use.  The cost to highlight a post for all of your friends to see?  Just two bucks:

In a statement to AllFacebook, Facebook stated the following about the experiment:

“We’re constantly testing new features across the site. This particular test is simply to gauge people’s interest in this method of sharing with their friends.”

Screen shots courtesy of TechCrunch.

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