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LiveJournal vs Pinterest
LiveJournal started first, in 1999, 11 years before Pinterest.
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 Pinterest lasted
- It is a search engine for wanting things, especially for people who do not want Twitter energy.
- Wedding, recipe, home, fashion: verticals with money and patience.
Questions
Which is older, LiveJournal or Pinterest?
LiveJournal started first, in 1999, 11 years before Pinterest.
How long has LiveJournal been running?
LiveJournal has been up 27 years 155 days, since 1999-04-15.
How long has Pinterest been running?
Pinterest has been up 16 years 200 days, since 2010-03-01.
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