Fell into the black hole that is myspace

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The discussion revolves around participants' experiences and opinions regarding MySpace, framed metaphorically as a "black hole." It touches on themes of social media addiction, personal connections, and the platform's usability, with a mix of humor and skepticism.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express confusion about the appeal of MySpace, questioning why people share personal information publicly.
  • Others mention that they use MySpace primarily to stay connected with friends or for specific interests, such as music.
  • There are humorous exchanges about the metaphor of falling into a black hole and the implications of time dilation related to black holes.
  • Some participants report negative experiences with the platform, citing annoying page designs and excessive information requests.
  • Concerns are raised about the safety of sharing personal information online, referencing a news piece about a new social media platform.
  • Several participants mention their limited engagement with MySpace, often checking it infrequently or for short periods.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally express mixed feelings about MySpace, with no clear consensus on its value or appeal. Some find it useful for maintaining connections, while others criticize its design and safety concerns.

Contextual Notes

Participants' views on the time it takes to "fall" into a black hole are metaphorical and reflect uncertainty about the nature of time and experience in relation to social media.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in social media dynamics, the cultural implications of online platforms, or those curious about varied user experiences with MySpace may find this discussion relevant.

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I fell into the black hole that is myspace, since i know a lot of people who have already. Has anyone else gone and done the same thing?

Check it out!

http://www.myspace.com/hillbertspace
 
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Jonny_trigonometry said:
I fell into the black hole that is myspace, since i know a lot of people who have already. Has anyone else gone and done the same thing?

I am not a zombie.
 
well, you may be outnumbered then. I'll see you on the zombie/human battlefield. We zombies rock!
 
Jonny_trigonometry said:
I fell into the black hole that is myspace,

Please hurry up and finish falling into the event horizon. Then we will no longer receive your inane threads.
 
doesn't it take close to an infinity to fall into it? being that as I fall, my rate of time slows down compared to yours, and you viewing me as I fall will take an incredibly long time
 
Well just hurry up. Sooner or later the redshift should make your wireless card useless, good enough for me.
 
haha, I just can't win. oh well... I'll just have to switch over to myspace. Then again, Over there, I'll be rediculed for being a nerd or geek.
 
I would join if the pages people made were not so annoying.
 
For some strange reason, my browser prevents me from accessing MySpace...LOL!
 
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I got one too.

"www.myspace.com/carlosjusto"[/URL]
 
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What's there to get addicted to?
 
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exactly what does "close to infinity" mean?
 
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tribdog said:
exactly what does "close to infinity" mean?

a finite ammount, but very large
 
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Jonny_trigonometry said:
haha, I just can't win. oh well... I'll just have to switch over to myspace. Then again, Over there, I'll be rediculed for being a nerd or geek.

If this is true, I'm going to find a corner to scream in. Since when have non-nerds begun occupying the internet?? Oh well, not like they can counter-hack or anything (but first I need to learn the hack part, meh).


On another note, I've got MySpace, which I check everyday, for a total usage time of about 5 seconds. I have some friends that only communicate via MySpace for some bloody reason. I still don't know how so many people are addicted (usually I know the reason, too, I just don't subscribe to it).
 
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Jonny_trigonometry said:
a finite ammount, but very large

You're no closer to infinity than before. :biggrin:
 
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I used to have a myspace, but they ask for a lot of information, I hate the setup, and there's a lot of strange people there...

Jonny_trigonometry said:
I fell into the black hole that is myspace, since i know a lot of people who have already. Has anyone else gone and done the same thing?

Check it out!

http://www.myspace.com/hillbertspace
aw...one friend:frown: (:biggrin: )
 
  • #17
yeah, I'm on it and have been for a little while. i don't find it addicting at all. i also have some friends i mainly talk to only on t here, so i keep it. i don't ever check it unless my email says something exciting happened.

mine's myspace.com/abbymw it has my amazing linear algebra notes as the background... i am THAT cool...

and i hate other people's myspaces. ever since they added the music feature... its lame.
 
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I can not fathom what the attraction is to myspace. Why in the world do people find the need to publish things about themselves in a public manner? Why leave yourself wide open for predators?

I just saw a news piece this weekend. A sophomore in a local high school has started her own version of myspace and it has taken off. She's already had offers in the millions of dollars for the rights. I was speechless.
 
  • #19
I don't know... I joined because a lot of my friends have accounts on there. Some of my friends have moved away and I kinda want to know what they're up to, and I'v e learned they have myspace accounts, so this way I'll be able to get ahold of them. Plus, I can meet people who hold some of the same opinions anc stuff. I'm a bass player and I've found a bunch of really good bassists on there too, so if I've got a question about bass stuff, I have the option of asking a professional...
 
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rachmaninoff2 said:
You're no closer to infinity than before. :biggrin:


you got me... I'm just not sure if it would take an infinite amount of time to fall into a black hole or a finite ammount, so I said close to infintiy thinking that would be ok.
 

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