what is 'following' someone on facebook?

[hphgmrspchb]

I know twitter is associated with 'following' someone but what is it on fb, cause I've noticed it a lot recently??

[Bear]

I wouldn't know! I don't have a facebook!

[deep?]

subscribing/following means knowing his /her posts

[Shivangi]

If people follow someone on fb, then it means that they wanna be updated with the persons recent and public activity on fb.

[Karri]

Not being a friend, but being able to see the public status updates.

[Lenny]

What does it mean to follow someone?

Following people on Facebook will allow you to see their public updates in your news feed.

Keep up with journalists, celebrities, political figures and other people you’re interested in but aren't friends with.
https://www.facebook.com/help/2796147320...SjAPUJ2nMM

Subscribe is a way to hear from people you’re interested in, even if you’re not friends. The Subscribe button is also a way to fine-tune your news feed to get the types of updates you want to see. Learn more.