The recent Facebook redesign has received torrential response from users - much of which is off-putting; and the social network's staff is making vigorous attempts to make the new changes in the layout more acceptable!

After Facebook introduced its revamped site March 11, the masses, according to a user poll to the effect, have rebuffed; so much so that groups like "Members want the old Facebook back" have come up to voice their disgruntlement.

Saying that the company is "all ears" to the objections being raised, Facebook's director of product development, Christopher Cox said prompt updates are underway. Talking about the top concerns in a Tuesday blog, Cox said that these were related to the ability to control the news feed and find things easier, and the need for more content in the highlights section on the right-hand sidebar.

Cox said: "We've heard from you that you want even more variety and control in your stream, and for it to update automatically." He added that in the coming weeks, "We will be giving you tools to control and reduce application content that your friends share into your stream."

Cox also noted that changes are often "hard to take," and harder still in the case of a social network, like Facebook, which the nearly 175 million Facebook users use for their own specific purposes!