Screenshot of the U.S. Politics Facebook page.
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How to post "registered to vote" on your timeline.
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Facebook users can post to their timelines that they have a new tattoo, they're learning how to play a new instrument, and other "life events;" and, as of today, they can also announce that they're registered to vote.
The social network is rolling out this new "life event" as the 2012 presidential election season heats up.
"Election Day in the United States is right around the corner and people are increasingly using Facebook to discuss candidates, campaigns, and critical issues facing the country," Facebook wrote in a blog post. "Starting today, you can add to your timeline that you registered to vote, and share your story about when, where or why you decided to register."
The way users post that they're registered is within their "status update" box. First, click on "life event," then scroll to "Travel & Experiences" and "Registered to Vote," click "save," and voila, it's posted. If users have not yet registered, links to their state's election authority can be found on the social network as well.
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