Facebook is a free service over which users have zero control and almost zero input. Facebook doesn't construct its user interface for the convenience of its users but to maximise its profit (not a criticism - it's a profit-making enterprise!). However, when something grows to the size it has and becomes so entrenched in so many people's lives, it becomes a utility, just like gas or electricity (alright, not quite :) ) and really should respond to its users needs more than it does.

In steps Social Fixer. It can't fix everything that's wrong with FB from a user's point of view but it does deal with many of the things that people don't like. It does so well, even though sometimes FB's legendary constant code changes make it hard for the SF developers to keep up. So, sometimes patience is required when a feature stops working but I find this a small price to pay for all the good stuff. I like this add-on so much, I've donated twice - now that's a rarity :)