social
Facebook vs Myspace
Myspace started first, in 2003, 1 year before Facebook.
Why Facebook lasted
- The social graph of people over 30, plus Marketplace, Groups, and WhatsApp as the actual prize.
- It is still where local institutions go because that is where the locals are.
Why Myspace lasted
- Musicians and a nostalgia brand. Justin Timberlake's era kept it from a clean funeral.
- It is the reminder that network effects reverse.
Questions
Which is older, Facebook or Myspace?
Myspace started first, in 2003, 1 year before Facebook.
How long has Myspace been running?
Myspace has been up 23 years 47 days, since 2003-08-01.
How long has Facebook been running?
Facebook has been up 22 years 225 days, since 2004-02-04.
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Dates are founding dates from the written entries. Play which is older, or see the oldest social still running.