Myspace Could Be Making a Comeback, With No Algorithm, No Endless Scroll, and No Feed Built to Keep You Hooked
Tim and Chris Vanderhook say the reboot will avoid algorithm-driven feeds and revive Myspace’s music and customization focus, but they gave no launch date.
- On Wednesday, brothers Tim and Chris Vanderhook announced plans to relaunch MySpace with a 'new vision,' revealing the comeback strategy in a new documentary directed by Tommy Avallone.
- Launched in 2003 by Tom Anderson and Chris DeWolfe, the platform peaked in 2006 as the most-visited website in the United States, surpassing Google and Yahoo Mail before Facebook's rapid growth overtook it.
- The Vanderhooks plan to steer away from algorithm-based entertainment, wanting the reboot to 'feel different' from platforms like Facebook and Instagram that prioritize endless scrolling.
- Although no launch date has been confirmed, the owners said they are 'just waiting for the right time to do it,' adding that if the relaunch fails, they will simply try again.
- Online excitement has surged as users recall nostalgic features like the 'Top 8' and custom HTML profiles, though some argue the platform cannot recreate 'a feeling from 20 years ago.
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MySpace Is Coming Back. Maybe We Need It More Than Ever
[Image: Newsdesk] MySpace wants another shot. The owners of the once-mighty platform, brothers Tim and Chris Vanderhook, are planning a revival built around the rather appealing idea of making social media feel social again. The plan is to put more emphasis on personal expression and users, rather than the algorithmic feeds and endless scrolling that now dominate the big platforms. There isn’t a launch date yet, but the intention is clear enough…
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Iconic social media platform set for big comeback 23 years after it was founded
Myspace, the early 2000s site synonymous with custom profile pages and emerging music artists, is being revived by Tim and Chris Vanderhook.
Myspace owners 'waiting for the right time' to relaunch, according to new documentary
Is the 2000s social platform known for ranking your friends, picking the coolest layout and selecting the perfect profile song making a comeback? Here's what the owners said in a recent documentary.
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