It won't fix the algorithm. But it might just make you feel a little more connected. Do you remember your first Facebook profile picture? Mine was a low-res photo of a CD cover. Tell me yours in the comments (or just post it on your Wall—if you still have one).
So tonight, when you hit that redirect link, don't be sad. Just type a status update that says "[Your name] is feeling nostalgic." old version fb
Why do we keep trying to break back into a digital ghost town? It won't fix the algorithm
You click the link. You hold your breath. For a moment, you see it: the blue gradient header, the serif font, the exact pixel spacing of 2009. Then, the server redirects you back to the modern app. Mine was a low-res photo of a CD cover
You type old facebook login into Google.