The MySpace Ecosystem

conq writes "BusinessWeek has an article on how MySpace is developing its own ecosystem in the same way that Microsoft did it with Windows, and Apple with the iPod. From the article: 'Now, MySpace is beginning to create its own ecosystem of third-party companies that are developing features and applications for the giant digital community. The idea is to encourage other companies to use their creativity and expertise to come up with things for MySpace users that MySpace itself hasn't. That could be anything from letting people add to their MySpace home pages from a mobile phone or creating a slide show of their favorite MySpace photos."

Re:I must be the only one...

[crlove]

I will give you one honest way I've found myspace useful. I'm 26, out of school for a little bit. MySpace has been a great "no pressure" way to get back in contact with those people I haven't spoken to in a few years.

You know, there are those people you had some classes with, saw at parties, ran in the same general crowd, but never became close friends. With MySpace, you can just search for school/graduating class/etc. come across these people you hadn't thought about in awhile, and make them your "friend".

No need to have lengthy conversations, you don't even have to talk to each other at all. But it never hurts to have those contacts in case you're really bored one weekend/job hunting/whatever. Then you just leave a comment or send an email saying, "Wanna head to the bar this weekend?" "Oh, I see you work at Initech, could I give you my resume?" or just "Hey, remember that time...?"

In short, it's a great link to people you know but don't have the need and/or desire to talk to all the time.
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this article needs an update

[moochfish]

This is breaking news, but the entire point of this article just got destroyed with the news that myspace is looking to expundge these so-called widgets:

http://mashable.com/2006/07/21/myspace-update-thre atens-youtube-rockyou-and-hundreds-more/ [mashable.com]

Re:MyAOLSpace

[MrSquirrel]

Yes, I may be a computer nerd, but 15 year olds think anyone over 18 (and under say... 25 [I'm 21]) is hot. Also, it probably helps that I'm riding a pink pony in one of my pictures... don't ask.

Re:Age Verification

[Mr2001]

Won't work. I had a checking account and associated Visa debit card before I turned 18.

Also, your scheme presumes Dad actually reads his itemized credit card bill and will become suspicious about a $1 charge.

Re:MyAOLSpace

[stradric]

Turner? Try Murdoch.