People are annoying on Facebook -- that's no secret. Between uninformed political rants and unnecessary gaming updates, we've all been tempted to do some major unfriending for a better social experience.
But Facebook unfriending can be awkward or taken personally, often making it more trouble than it's worth.
That's why we've come up with five alternatives to deleting a friend completely: changing visibility settings, tailoring updates based on interests and other ways to preserve both your friendship and your sanity.
How do you deal with annoying Facebook friends? Share your tips in the comments.
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