Facebook's automatic 'friend request' glitch angers users

Facebook has been slammed by many of its users who claimed that the social network automatically sends "friend requests" to people they want to avoid.

Users are expressing their anger on various Internet forums, saying Facebook is sending requests to "friends of friends" or people in networks they have joined.

The social networking site has been unable to explain the glitch, but has insisted it is not an official Facebook feature.

Social media experts, however, suggested rogue Facebook applications could be responsible.... more