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If you're a Facebook user, you've no doubt checked out their redesign, which is optional at this point. Some love it, and some hate it. Compete has analyzed the amount of New Facebook users taking advantage of it when compared with those that ditched it in favor of the old design.

The really interesting thing  to note as Becky Bitzenhofer points out on the Compete blog is that Facebook is not forcing it upon its users all it once. "For those of you that don't recall, in Sept. 2006 Facebook suddenly unveiled its 'mini feed', which shocked and scared off many of its users with its openness and seemingly invasion of privacy," writes Bitzenhofer. "This time around, Facebook is letting its users get accustomed to the new style at their own pace, as well as allowing them to provide feedback regarding the new design."

Still, those who dismissed the new design immediately without truly testing the waters may be in for an unpleasant experience, as the new version becomes the version this fall. It is even possible that the redesign will drive some users away. Some people hate it (like Bitzenhofer's boyfriend, for example).

On the other hand, the cleaner look might appeal to more people in the long run and even attract new users. Either way, it should be interesting to see the market share numbers post redesign.