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Facebook's Buying Instagram For $1 Billion: Twitter Reacts

Facebook's Buying Instagram For $1 Billion: Twitter Reacts
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Facebook's April 9 announcement that it would be snatching up popular photo-sharing service Instagram definitely did not go unnoticed -- especially by Twitter users.

Some tweeters commented on how Instagram seemed to slight Twitter with the acquisition while others simply marveled at the fact that Facebook is acquiring the service for a whopping $1 billion worth of cash and shares.

Whatever their opinions were, it seems all of Twitter had a lot to say about the big news. Flip through the slideshow below to check out some of their comments, and then share your own opinions on the acquisition below. Do you think this buy will change Instagram?

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