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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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