MySpace has completely rebooted into something people may actually want to be a part of...again. The new design, in itself, makes me want to rejoin the pronounced-dead social networking site. Yes, it looks a LOT like Pinterest and some Tumblr blogs, but we like those! The simplicity of Pinterest when dealing with an overwhelming amount of images makes it all work!
I love how most of the new features looked new. For example, the music video background on Justin Timberlake's page isn't something you can do on Facebook or Twitter, and it's something worth using.
I also love how MySpace is still musically motivated. Even they have to admit that the only reason www.myspace.com isn't a 404 Error is because so many bands and musicians still use it to spread their music. This could be a great mechanism for artists to keep in touch with their fans and - most importantly - acquire new ones!
Think of the knowledge Pinterest has bestowed upon their frequent users. I've learned recipes, activity ideas, good quotes, decorating tips, DIY projects and crafts - all from Pinterest! Apply that to music and you might come across local artists and bands that you never knew were so awesome. One of the keys to YouTube's grand success was simply the sidebar of recommended videos.
I feel this new design is going to reawaken MySpace. The new design seems like it's going to offer an enjoyable experience - apparently unlike Facebook has lately - and possibly foster a new realm of social media with its own issues and nuances. And, surprisingly, recover from this...
