When I’m feeling surrounded by bad sitcoms, stupid movies, and unimportant news, I can (assuming I don’t grab a book or turn to my computer) count on The Weather Channel to provide me with a reliable viewing experience. And now MySpace users can count on a sort of online equivalent.
MySpace Turns Away Australian Mobile Users
Under the right circumstances, an air of exclusivity can create a lot of interest. Under the wrong circumstances, it can generate a lot of shrugs. And by blocking some Australian mobile users, MySpace seems to have earned an unhealthy mix of the two.
Facebook Beats MySpace In UK
An impressive piece of news came out of the UK today: Facebook has overtaken MySpace in terms of unique visitors. But strangely, Facebook was overtaken by a network called PerfSpot in terms of growth.
MySpace And Facebook Visitors Drive Time Spent
U.S. Internet users between the ages of 12-17 who visit both MySpace and Facebook spend more time at each site than those who visit just one or the other according to Nielsen//NetRatings.
MySpace’s Numbers Slipping
Every time we mention the Facebook hype, we’re obliged to point out that MySpace is still used by far more people. But MySpace’s margin of victory is slipping, and new data from Compete indicates that its pageviews decreased by 20 percent between July and August.
MySpace Gets Facebook Travel App
Where I’ve Been (WIB), an interactive map that allows users to share the places they have visited has launched on MySpace.
MySpace, Say Anything But That
There’s no need to get Tipper Gore involved or anything. No need to relive that old Twisted Sister mess. But neither MySpace, Fox, nor the band in question has returned requests for comment, and usually, if somebody doesn’t want to talk about it, then it probably should be talked about.
MySpace Partners With Dark Horse Comics
MySpace and Dark Horse Comics have partnered to launch a new online comic book, "MySpace Dark Horse Presents."
MySpace Launches The Storyteller Challenge
MySpace, Fox and the Producers Guild of America have partnered to find new talent for original programming.
29,000 Sex Offenders Found On MySpace
The social networking site culled some 29,000 profiles from its userbase after finding they had been created by registered sex offenders.