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LiveJournal vs Myspace

LiveJournal started first, in 1999, 4 years before Myspace.

Why LiveJournal lasted

  • A Russian-speaking and fandom diaspora that never fully moved.
  • The blog-before-blogs culture still has archives that matter to the people in them.

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, LiveJournal or Myspace?

LiveJournal started first, in 1999, 4 years before Myspace.

How long has LiveJournal been running?

LiveJournal has been up 27 years 155 days, since 1999-04-15.

How long has Myspace been running?

Myspace has been up 23 years 47 days, since 2003-08-01.

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