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Myspace vs Reddit
Myspace started first, in 2003, 2 years before Reddit.
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.
Why Reddit lasted
- It is the comment section of the internet, and Google still sends people there for the human thread.
- Subreddits are institutions. They migrate slower than apps.
Questions
Which is older, Myspace or Reddit?
Myspace started first, in 2003, 2 years before Reddit.
How long has Myspace been running?
Myspace has been up 23 years 47 days, since 2003-08-01.
How long has Reddit been running?
Reddit has been up 21 years 86 days, since 2005-06-23.
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