Facebook has added yet another change to the way it does business — resulting in a slew of angry developers and users.

The social-networking Web site on Tuesday announced a new application-verification program, an optional new system that will give registered application developers a seal of approval — for a fee.

The move has made developers angry, with some posting their disappointment on Facebook’s developer forum. Many developers believe the program is genius, but the fee that comes with the seal of approval is what has them angry.

New Program’s Pros

Facebook’s program will give developers a way to have their applications stand out and will offer users the knowledge that an application has been verified by the company.

Verified applications will seem with a verification badge or seal of approval, signifying that the application is respectful, transparent and that it met Facebook’s “guiding principles for trustworthiness” requirements.

Developers get increased allocations for requests, notifications and e-mails;

increased visibility for news-feed stories; a $100 credit in Facebook advertising; and discounted registrations fees to events such as Facebook’s F8 Developer Conference.

Verified applications will be popping up and made available to users early next year, according to the company.

Facebook did not return requests seeking comment in moment for publication.

Developers’ Cons

So what’s not to like about that new system? A lot, according to developers.

Each duration a developer submits an application for verification, he or she must plus include a $375 payment to cover the costs associated with the review process, according to Facebook. Developers must additionally pay a renewal fee of $375 once the one-month seal of approval expires.

“What happened to never charging your users to access Facebook? I mean, whether you’re going to implement something that will hinder an app whether it’s not part of, I’d signal that charging us to access something. Just…

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