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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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