Facebook Marketplace is getting a major update with the addition of a comments section, a long-awaited feature that many users have been calling for. While the platform remains best known for its ability to connect people buying and selling everything from furniture to cars, one persistent frustration has been the default message: “Hi, is this available?” For sellers, especially those listing higher-value or niche items like boats or vintage electronics, this generic opener can be exhausting. Even when an item is priced at $0 and listed with urgency, users often flood in with the same question—making it difficult to distinguish genuine buyers from casual browsers. Some sellers have responded by adding bold warnings in their descriptions: “DO NOT ASK ME IF IT’S AVAILABLE!!” While users can technically customize the default message—many have opted for something more actionable like “I’m interested, when can I arrange pickup?”—the lack of a built-in alternative has long been a sore spot. Meta’s latest move introduces AI-suggested follow-up messages to help buyers craft more meaningful conversations. However, the original default remains unchanged, leaving the core annoyance untouched. Beyond messaging, Marketplace is adding a comments section to listings. While this could enhance engagement—especially on quirky or unusual items where context matters—it also raises concerns about moderation and clutter on more mundane listings. Another notable addition is a Pinterest-like feature that lets users save listings into curated boards and share them with friends or roommates. This social element could be particularly useful when shopping for home goods, allowing couples or groups to collaborate on purchases like a new coffee table or lamp. Meta clearly recognizes Marketplace’s importance in keeping younger users engaged. According to a recent press release, one in four daily active young adult Facebook users interacts with Marketplace every day. Despite its quirks—like showing listings across rivers or lakes that aren’t reachable by foot—Marketplace remains a beloved feature for many. It’s the rare part of Facebook that feels genuinely useful, practical, and community-driven. With AI investments now in the hundreds of billions, it’s refreshing to see Meta focusing on improving a feature that matters to real people. The comments section may not solve every problem, but it’s a step toward making Marketplace even better—especially for those of us who’ve spent too many evenings scrolling through listings, hoping someone would finally say something more interesting than “Is this available?”