Crikey!! Facebook vs MySpace - strategies, user base and discontent?

Discussion in 'General Chat' started by Notting, Dec 21, 2007.

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    Over the past few months facebook has really turned up the heat and MySpace are really starting to lose out the the rival which is half its size.

    Both sites have been developing rapidly, but arguably facebook has seen the most drastic changes.

    With both sites coming under bids from thrid parties, it will be interesting to see if new ownership changes the strategies which both players use.

    Both sites have the upsides and downsides.

    Myspace has a massive user base but has been criticised for its unruly layouts and number of spammy pages.

    Facebook has a more web 2.0 vibe and is growing faster, however, users are starting to get annoyed by the ever more annoying range of applications being added which is leading to a messier site.

    What do you think is going to happen in the war for user base between these two sites?

    Notting

    PS. All DP members join the new DP facebook group now! •Unite under facebook!•

     
    Notting, Dec 21, 2007 IP
  2. paultervit

    paultervit Peon

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    Personally I prefer Bebo, its also being bombarded with annoying new apps though.
     
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  3. Notting

    Notting Notable Member

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    When the original apps came out for facebook, they were genuinely quite cool. But now, all we get is:

    "xyz has invited you to become a pirate"
    "xyz has invited you to become a werewolf"
    "xyz has invited you to become a vampire"
    "xyz has invited you to become a sheep"
    "xyz has invited you to find out your sex name"
    "xyz has invited you to become a zombie"

    However, the "jetman game" is quite cool! Many hours have been used on that. Its a remake of the classic "helicopter"

    Notting
     
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  4. danger9918

    danger9918 Well-Known Member

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    LOL haha same thing with here man.. but its still better then myspace's spammy comments
     
    danger9918, Dec 21, 2007 IP
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    Myspace will beat facebook, they have more money and much more at their disposal than facebook do. Recently they have been updating a lot, and it's still going on. It's only a matter of time before everyone realises that myspace is better than facebook.
     
    twistedspikes, Dec 21, 2007 IP