[zerroeffect]

Not sure if anyone actually uses Myspace around here (mine's only for modifying, really) but here are some interesting celebrity pages I have discovered (all real, as far as I can tell)

- Jenna Fischer (Pam) from The Office (pretty easy to find and has the other real office people pages in her top list) - www.myspace.com/pambeesley

- David Spade (lot's of personal photos and some nice blogs - especially the Farley rememberance. Plus, he has a ton of other actors in his list of friends) - www.myspace.com/spaderman1

- Natalie Portman (I know there are A LOT of fake ones out there, but when she first started on Myspace, she posted a lot of personal photos here - which have since been taken down due to people abusing them. Not much to see, but if you want to leave a comment or something, she just might answer back) - http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm...endid=52575247

[turtle777]

Myspace ?

Never heard of it. Seriously.

-t

[Landos Mustache]

Yippee, so if I add a celebrity to my friends list does that mean I know him and I am popular?

[Obi Wan's Ghost]

Lindsay Lohan is on there anonymous. I know her screen handle I give you a clue if you want to find her. Her avatar is a photo she took of her legs. Her legs are crossed and she is wearing blue sandles.

[scaught]

my god, you mean these people who act in movies are basically common humans and may share the same interests as us low-landers? HERESY

[Jawbone54]

Originally Posted by Obi Wan's Ghost

Lindsay Lohan is on there anonymous. I know her screen handle I give you a clue if you want to find her. Her avatar is a photo she took of her legs. Her legs are crossed and she is wearing blue sandles.

What'd she do? Call you and confide in you the details of her profile picture? I think you're secretly lovers.

[Salty]

Originally Posted by Jawbone54

What'd she do? Call you and confide in you the details of her profile picture? I think you're secretly lovers.

He's that Wimmar guy!

[Obi Wan's Ghost]

Originally Posted by Jawbone54

What'd she do? Call you and confide in you the details of her profile picture? I think you're secretly lovers.

No way man. She's like 15 years old and has yellow teeth and big chunky freckles. I want to know where Halle Berry is hanging out

[ghporter]

I think it's going to get as bad with MySpace as it is with domain names-celebrities will have to set up MySpace pages with their own names so some schmuck doesn't use that name first. Maybe worse, because there's no arbitration about MySpace-if someone squats on a celeb's name (pun intended) how can they be evicted?

It's sad, really...

[OreoCookie]

So what's up with MySpace? I was never able to figure out why those ugly, flashy websites had any appeal … 

[turtle777]

I think we should request MySpace to be put on the index list of beeped out words at MacNN.

-t

[zerroeffect]

Yeah, okay... I love these replies. Keep 'em coming. "Interesting" is the key word here.

Celebrities are basically ordinary people? That's a new one. I think if you add them to your friends list, you instantly get 1 billion friends added with them. That's the deal.

Seriously, I could have posted on some Mac users pages who spend all their time posting in forums about how they've customized their desktop or speculating on the new features in the next version of OSX. Now THAT would be a worthwhile post.

Myspace sucks, but you can't deny the networking possibilities and the curiosity factor, either. Just some fun diversions. Like this site.

[turtle777]

Originally Posted by zerroeffect

Myspace sucks, but you can't deny the networking possibilities and the curiosity factor, either. Just some fun diversions. Like this site.

Myspace and networking ? Networking my ass.

If you want real networking, go to openbc.com.
Professional stuff, not kiddie crap.

-t

[zerroeffect]

Um, yeah... networking is all professional. Right. Ever heard of just meeting interesting people? That's networking, too man. Sheesh!

I'm not saying I actually use the site for anything besides what my first post states - modifying, but I have been able to connect with one of my old Navy buddies. Not sure he knows that other site exists.

I guess it's good for something, this kiddie crap. But go ahead and hate it because it's successful and big and keep thinking you're better than everyone else.

Edit: Dammit, I forgot to say thanks for the link to openbc. So, thanks. Thumbs up and all that.

[turtle777]

No, kiddies hooking up is not networking. It's hooking up.

-t

[IceEnclosure]

People that have waited THIS long to even acknowledge myspace aren't going to say they like it, or that it's a good idea. Grumble Grumble people, jeez.

I've gotten some work doing graphics, mac-troubleshooting/consulting, and photowork all thru myspace(all without even having intention to do so) . and don't forget the chicks.

HATERS preach on!

[- - e r i k - -]

Real professional networking: Welcome to LinkedIn

[- - e r i k - -]

I don't hate on MySpace at all. In fact my fiance's band was discovered on there and now they're on the fasttrack to stardom. I just can't stand the ****ing slow loading or the ****ing crappy design that everyone has. Gah.

[turtle777]

Originally Posted by IceEnclosure

and don't forget the chicks.

Agreed, this is what myspace is for. Hooking up.

-t

[turtle777]

Originally Posted by - - e r i k - -

Real professional networking: Welcome to LinkedIn

You should have a look at openbc.com

Linkedin is very US centric, whereas openbc.com has the largest userbase in Europe and Asia.

Linkedin is more of a yellow pages with contacts. I don't like it's networking feature at all. E.g., getting connected to someone new is a pain in linkedin. You either need to subscribe to linkedin and pay $ 20 a month (WTF !!!), or buy InMail credits to be able to contact somebody whose email you don't know. What a load of crap. So to get in contact wityh lost connections, you'd need to pay ? No farking way.

In general, the openbc userbase seems to be much more active. Getting connected is FREE.

LinkedIn versus OpenBC - Oliver Thylmann - Thoughts

-t

[volcano]

Originally Posted by what_the_heck

Myspace and networking ? Networking my ass.

If you want real networking, go to openbc.com.
Professional stuff, not kiddie crap.

-t

Please, get over yourself. You act like you're above"the "cult" of Myspace and that your intellect cannot be associated with something as "mundane" and "mindless" as Myspace.

I realize I'm going against the tide here, but I'm not "anti-Myspace" like the rest of you naysayers. Whether you like it or not, it's a powerful tool in my fast-paced generation of people, and it's a fantastic way to keep in contact with those who live near and far. It's always nice to get a message on there, even if it's just a simple "Hello" or "I was thinking about you" or the lovely "Remember back in high school when we did [insert crazy illegal action here]... I just thought about that today and cracked up!" And yes, you can meet decent, sane, and intellectual people on there. It's quite the shocker, I know... but I've had some fantastic conversations with the most random people at my favorite coffeeshops time and time again, all thanks to Myspace.

Is it a fad? To an extent, yes. If anything, Myspace will be the "pioneer" of the young online networking generation, and I believe in the future there will be many other online networking sites just like Myspace... and they will be just as successful and popular.

Yes, I know that 99.5% of Myspace layouts are utter crap, filled with choppy videos that were coded horribly; and yes, I also realize that a large percentile of the Myspace crowd tries to add as many "friends" as possible just to find some sort of acceptance and stardom in order to fill some void in their own boring lives, but even so... it's a tool that works well when used properly, and it can be quite beneficial.

You think Myspace is "kiddie crap," eh? Oh please. You sound like the parents in the 1950's who believed that rock 'n roll was "evil" and that Elvis was the catalyst causing the demise of morals and values in children all over the world. Geesh.

[natnabour]

Originally Posted by what_the_heck

Agreed, this is what myspace is for. Hooking up.

-t

nononono. you got it all wrong. that's what themakeoutclub is for....

[turtle777]

Originally Posted by volcano

You think Myspace is "kiddie crap," eh? .

Just look at 99.9% of the MySpace pages and tell me: how should I believe any different ?

Seriously though: it's kiddie crap.

-t

[IceEnclosure]

My page is awesome and simple.

[- - e r i k - -]

Originally Posted by what_the_heck

You should have a look at openbc.com

Linkedin is very US centric, whereas openbc.com has the largest userbase in Europe and Asia.

Linkedin is more of a yellow pages with contacts. I don't like it's networking feature at all. E.g., getting connected to someone new is a pain in linkedin. You either need to subscribe to linkedin and pay $ 20 a month (WTF !!!), or buy InMail credits to be able to contact somebody whose email you don't know. What a load of crap. So to get in contact wityh lost connections, you'd need to pay ? No farking way.

In general, the openbc userbase seems to be much more active. Getting connected is FREE.

LinkedIn versus OpenBC - Oliver Thylmann - Thoughts

-t

Interesting. Thanks for the heads up. I've been happy with LinkedIn so far though. Lots of people from my Uni and career there.

[scaught]

Originally Posted by natnabour

nononono. you got it all wrong. that's what themakeoutclub is for....

hahah. do people still use that site?

[Landos Mustache]

Originally Posted by what_the_heck

No, kiddies hooking up is not networking. It's hooking up.

-t

You're right. It is all a way for 16-25 year olds to be on a dating site and meeting hot guys/girls without feeling like a loser that you are on a dating site.

I mean look at the pictures and comments on that site. It is all these "I'm wicked cool and popular" pics or someone giving a webcam the finger with a tooth kiss look on their face. Then all of the comments are "Your so hot", "Luv ya"

My sister keep telling me it is a way to keep in touch with your friends yadda yadda but crazy me I like to keep in touch with my friends by actually calling them or seeing them. Considering everyone on her friends lists works with her and lives in the same area code it just screams bullshit to me. Oh that and all the guys she has been out with on dates in the past few years have come from there.... one assaulted her and we put his ass in jail for months.... twice

[OptimusPrime]

I like myspace. Most of my friends have accounts, and it's fun to see how their trip went, see their pictures, and see what kind of music they're currently into. In fact, I think that's one of the best aspects. I can find a cool band, save it as my profile song, and whenever my friends check my page, they get to hear music they might not otherwise have heard. Thus far, at least 4 of my friends have gotten into bands they'd never had even heard of if it hadn't been for my profile song. It's one thing to tell someone to 'check out' this new band, but it's even better if they can just instantly access the music.

Also, sharing photos is easy. Post them on myspace (via photobucket, etc) and instantly all your friends can check them out. No more email links to websites on flikr, photobucket, etc, and no more emailing individual files. Just throw it online, and your friends have access. Same for videos. I have a youtube account, but myspace has basically the same video uplaod rules... AS MANY AS YOU WANT, each has to be less htan 100 megs. A lot of my friends who've moved farther away can now check out my vids.

Myspace is cool. What you guys are ranting about is STUPID PEOPLE (extremeboi, 2crazie4u,uptownhottie, etc), who, unfortunately, outnumber intelligent, thoughtful, creative types. The sheer mass of stupidity is nothing new. Remember AOL? There were some cool people on that too...but the sad fact is most of humanity is just dumb, lazy, annoying, and likes flashing animated gifs and a bunch of other tasteless crap. Hell, look at how popular the ghetto movement is (I won't call it culture).

[OptimusPrime]

I also don't use it to 'hook up' or find girls.

It IS cool though, to meet people in real life, see them on myspace, and find out more about them. I've made closer friends that way. It's a way to see what people are interested in, and then make more time and effort in getting to know them since they're probably cool if you have similar interests.

[turtle777]

Originally Posted by OptimusPrime

The sheer mass of stupidity is nothing new. Remember AOL? There were some cool people on that too...but the sad fact is most of humanity is just dumb, lazy, annoying, and likes flashing animated gifs and a bunch of other tasteless crap. Hell, look at how popular the ghetto movement is (I won't call it culture).

I avoided AOL like the pest, and I will do so with MySpace.

And your argument that MySpace just mirrors the general trend in society goes both ways - that's why I avoid it.

-t

[OptimusPrime]

Originally Posted by what_the_heck

I avoided AOL like the pest, and I will do so with MySpace.

And your argument that MySpace just mirrors the general trend in society goes both ways - that's why I avoid it.

-t

But you don't have to avoid anything. It's like the real world. Just because you exist in the real world doesn't mean you have to interact with stupid people. And just because there's a large number of stupid people in the world doesn't mean you should live in a cave and avoid society in general.

Seriously, it's a pretty neat way of communicating. You only communicate to people who don't suck (at least for me anyway).

[zerroeffect]

Good. I agree, AOL has always been a waste. It's your choice to not use it. Now there are other viable options.

Nice discussion, people. Exactly what a forum is for.

You should see the myspace pages in my friends list. Clean and easy to read, for the most part. It all depends on who you want to associate with. You don't associate with people who are not like-minded if you don't have to, no? Same goes for myspace or even this forum. It's great to collect friends and share experiences in a group-like setting. Not everyone can afford a new mac with iChat.

[Doofy]

MySpace is a craphole full of empty-headed idiots. Period.

[RAILhead]

I setup a MySpace page and used it to link to my "real" sites.

[turtle777]

Originally Posted by Doofy

MySpace is a craphole full of empty-headed idiots. Period.

-t

[kaze0]

Isn't this that kid who played the mute in that Nintendo movie, The Wizard?

www.myspace.com/2307367

[Obi Wan's Ghost]

I bookmarked all the famous people I could find. Jeremy Piven, Rob Schneider and Moby

[forkies]

after reading this thread i got the idea to search for my classmates on myspace. i found tons of ppl, including a friend that i've always thought of contacting but didn't know how. so i ended up making my own page. i like the idea that old friends can find me.

sure nearly everyone makes insane pages with like all the pictures & movies & music they can find, but i kept mine simple. also, the web site itself sucks; it's slow & i constantly run into errors when navigating the site. but, the idea is interesting.

[Yose]

Originally Posted by what_the_heck

You should have a look at openbc.com

Linkedin is very US centric, whereas openbc.com has the largest userbase in Europe and Asia.

Linkedin is more of a yellow pages with contacts. I don't like it's networking feature at all. E.g., getting connected to someone new is a pain in linkedin. You either need to subscribe to linkedin and pay $ 20 a month (WTF !!!), or buy InMail credits to be able to contact somebody whose email you don't know. What a load of crap. So to get in contact wityh lost connections, you'd need to pay ? No farking way.

In general, the openbc userbase seems to be much more active. Getting connected is FREE.

LinkedIn versus OpenBC - Oliver Thylmann - Thoughts

-t

I just signed up with openBC, thanks.

[- - e r i k - -]

Originally Posted by forkies

after reading this thread i got the idea to search for my classmates on myspace. i found tons of ppl, including a friend that i've always thought of contacting but didn't know how. so i ended up making my own page. i like the idea that old friends can find me.

sure nearly everyone makes insane pages with like all the pictures & movies & music they can find, but i kept mine simple. also, the web site itself sucks; it's slow & i constantly run into errors when navigating the site. but, the idea is interesting.

The idea is good. (Not new or original by a long shot. Friendster was first.) The execution is shathole.

For some reason everyone flocks to the most crap thing forcing the rest of us to join them. Shining example: MSN messenger.

[turtle777]

Originally Posted by - - e r i k - -

The execution is shathole.
For some reason everyone flocks to the most crap thing

Nothing new, flies have been flocking to the sh!tpiles for ages...

Originally Posted by - - e r i k - -

forcing the rest of us to join them. Shining example: MSN messenger.

No way.

-t

[zerroeffect]

I love when people post things like this to incite flaming. Funny in a strange sort of way but way over done. Welcome to the fold... you're part of a huge community of mindless idiots who leave posts like these.

Flies have been flocking to sh!tpiles for ages, just as humans have been "thinking" they are superior to every other living thing on this planet. Enjoy life. If things are meant to fail, they will in time. Meanwhile, avoid the sh!t as you would walking outside. You don't HAVE to step in it.

[- - e r i k - -]

...or sign up for it.

[Rumor]

I can't help but laugh at the people here that have such negative attitudes towards myspazz, yet have thousands of post here (some of which are mostly the PL and NN lounges). It's like saying you don't like avacados but have never tried one (I know some have tried a profile). Everytime this topic comes around, I say this: I use it to find people that I have no other way of finding, and it works well for me. In the year or so I've had a profile, I've been able to reconnect with about 50 people that I haven't seen in 7 - 10 years.

For those that claim that it's for perverts and morons, I have news for you: They are EVERYWHERE. Chatrooms, message boards, IRC, instant messengers, you name it and they are there. Just like in the "real world".

[Stradlater]

Originally Posted by Rumor

I can't help but laugh at the people here that have such negative attitudes towards myspazz, yet have thousands of post here (some of which are mostly the PL and NN lounges)...

Ummm, because you like laughing at disparate things that have little connection?

Although, I guess I'm a regular here for one of the reasons I'm not a regular at Myspace:

Legibility (readibility) and simplicity.

This is also why I'm not a regular at other signature/avatar-polluted forums, too.

You talk about how Myspace is great to find old friends.

Well, I (and most others here) am not a MacNN Forums member to find old friends.

[- - e r i k - -]

Originally Posted by Stradlater

Well, I (and most others here) am not a MacNN Forums member to find old friends.

Yeah. It's totally to piss off new ones!

[turtle777]

I doubt the concept of finding real friends on MySpace. It's not scientifically proven. It's just in your head.

-t

[macfantn]

MySpace.com - View Image

[turtle777]

No, thank you.

-t

[Salty]

Honestly MySpace is nice for keeping on touch with people you already know. I can't imagine hooking up with someone through it though. Then again, when i searched for gay guys who were Christian the results weren't that great