Facebook, it seems, is falling victim to the insensitivity of the algorithm. The site's new "reconnect" feature was well-intentioned, I'm sure: Facebook wanted to reunite friends who haven't connected in some time. This is a noble aim.



Unfortunately Facebook's algorithms can't account for some less desirable scenarios: according to Twitter reports, the site is recommending that users reconnect with ex-girlfriends and ex-boyfriends. It's recommending they reconnect with their (current) husband or wife. It's even advising people to reconnect with friends who have died, causing obvious distress. These aren't isolated cases: there are scores of Twitter reports of these issues.



The new Facebook is wonderful and I'm thoroughly addicted to the new Live Feed. But please Facebook, take a second look at your Reconnect feature.