MySpace, or “my_______,” is a social networking website based in Beverly Hills, California. MySpace was launched in August of 2003. It was originally meant to be an online data storage and sharing site, but by 2004, it had made a transition from a virtual storage site to a social networking site.
Was MySpace cool? The simple answer to that question is yes. Is MySpace cool? Conversely, the simple answer to that question is no. MySpace was cool from its launch up until about April of 2008. In April of 2008, Facebook began to take over social networking with the new features it was launching. MySpace was the most popular social networking site in June of 2006, but in 2008, it dropped to number 56 in site ranking while Facebook rose to the number two spot.
I got a MySpace “back in the day” when it was cool. I used it to talk to friends, meet new people, reconnect with people I had not seen since elementary school, and share my pictures with others. I would not consider my MySpace profile “pimped out.”
However, as seen above, I did have a purple leopard background and I had the MySpace music played filled with songs that I liked at the time (below).
Now that I think about it, I also used MySpace to stay up-to-date with what music was popular. I would look at other people’s profiles and see what songs they had, and if I liked them, I would download them for myself. But back to the point, I do not consider my profile “pimped out” because there were not flashing animated graphics or anything of that nature. My layout was very simple, but still cute :).
Now that I think about it, I also used MySpace to stay up-to-date with what music was popular. I would look at other people’s profiles and see what songs they had, and if I liked them, I would download them for myself. But back to the point, I do not consider my profile “pimped out” because there were not flashing animated graphics or anything of that nature. My layout was very simple, but still cute :).
From touring the site, I learned that many things had changed. I did not even know how to navigate the site well anymore. I was attempting to delete something off of my profile, but when I went to edit it I was asked if I wanted to change to the new profile; I did not even feel like messing with it so I just left everything the way it was.
On the homepage of the site, there were games you could play and current events. I saw an article about the fashion from the Grammys, which occurred only a few days ago. The homepage also said that thousands of people were sharing what they were into right then, but ironically, I had zero friends online at the time. It was 12:45 AM, a time when most college students are still awake and browsing the web, but no one was on.
I also noticed that MySpace now has a “Highlights” feature that is very similar to Facebook’s News Feed and the whole premise of Twitter. I think that because of MySpace’s dwindling popularity, they are trying to use methods of sites that are known to be popular in an attempt to re-popularize their site.
On the homepage of the site, there were games you could play and current events. I saw an article about the fashion from the Grammys, which occurred only a few days ago. The homepage also said that thousands of people were sharing what they were into right then, but ironically, I had zero friends online at the time. It was 12:45 AM, a time when most college students are still awake and browsing the web, but no one was on.
Overall, I do not miss MySpace. Like many relationships, it was good while it lasted. I often ask myself why I haven’t deleted my MySpace yet and I have an idea of why. I think I might have a sentimental connection to it. About four years ago, I met an amazing person on MySpace who is now my confidant and best friend. I can’t see my life without this person so thank you MySpace. You will always hold a special place in my heart, even though I never log on :)
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