Tag: myspace

Myspace Tom on Facebook

Myspace Tom is on Facebook. Users finding the same picture from 2004 where he is in front of a whiteboard asked why he is still using that as his online representation. Well duh… but in case “well duh” isn’t good enough for you, he explains on Facebook as follows:

I suppose I will turn this into a FAQ of sorts. FAQ #1: Many have asked why I’ve used the same picture for 8 years. The answer is simple: because you’ll recognize it. Lots of people have subscribed to me in the last 10 hours since posting. Why? Because they saw my photo. Who knows “Tom Anderson”? My name is pretty generic. Most people don’t even know what I look like; the MySpace photo is recognizable. Here’s a new photo, taken a few weeks ago.

And why is he even ON Facebook? Isn’t it Myspace’s mortal enemy? Tom explains:

People seem very confused why I’m on Facebook. I’ve had a profile since 2005 and a “fan page” since 2009. FB just created a feature where you can “subscribe” to profiles. They asked me if I wanted to convert my “page” into a simpler profile. Complicated? I suppose. Why am I not on MySpace? Because, I left the company in early 2009, and like most of you, I don’t like using it anymore.. not a fan of what the new folks have done with MySpace.

But does he view Facebook as a rival that he only joined begrudgingly? Anderson says, no way. He loves it.

FAQ #2: People often ask me what I think of Facebook? Put simply, I love it. Facebook has accomplished what I wanted to accomplish when I started MySpace–that “everyone” would be online, and “everything” online would get more fun & useful because its social. To me, Facebook just keeps getting better & better. Now when they remove that 500 character limit on posting (rumored this week), I’ll be able to say much, much more.

Myspace Changes to mimic Facebook. Again.

The new layout goes back to the 3 column design, making the 3rd rightmost a music bar, displaying what your friends listened to recently. I have been saying for 2 years now that Myspace needs to make its comeback by going back to its music & comedian roots. This music bar should also include music videos and comedian audio and video. FREE ADVICE, Myspace… you should take it.

Myspace gives in to Facebook

Yes, its true…

MySpace integration with Facebook (and Twitter) is pretty straightforward. You just share whatever you want in MySpace’s Facebook-like update box, and your content will be sent to the social networks you authorized. Any shared content sent to Facebook from MySpace (such as photos or videos) appears as a status update on your Facebook profile with a link back to MySpace. You can share almost any shared content from MySpace you want with the exception of MySpace’s mood updates.

Once you authorize cross posting with Twitter and Facebook, these options will be enabled by default. So if you happen to be posting something that you don’t want to be shared across multiple platforms, make sure you uncheck Facebook and Twitter integration in the settings panel.

MySpace’s new functionality is part of yet another renewed effort by MySpace to maintain relevance in an increasingly Facebook-dominated world. The second-most popular social network in the U.S. recently refreshed its look that appears to borrow heavily from Facebook including a similar newsfeed and status update box.

Myspace reminds us that it still exists

This is how Myspace is trying to make a comeback and let people know they are still hip and relevant. Will it work? Doubtful. despite it being a valid attempt.

It has all the key features: integrating a popular news story, being self referential, humorous and contains rage-bait – should be perfect to embed in your brain that Myspace is still the cool place for cool people, right?

It’s titled “Steven Slater, JetBlue flight attendant, goes nuts at MySpace”:


I still have no idea why Myspace never tackled video. When they introduced their Myspace TV site, I thought it was for sure at least supposed to be a Youtube killer. Turns out it was supposed to be a video feature and nothing more. wtf Myspace? You’re owned by Newscorp which owns lots of television networks. Why is there no cable Myspace channel? Reward original content from Myspacers, broadcast popular web series internationally, include an original show here or there and utilize all those garage bands who made profiles to promote their music by airing competitions, reality shows and playing their music videos. Its gold. but Myspace isnt interested for some reason… the fools. they’re letting themselves die.