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Published 10:38 15 Oct 2024 GMT
People are only just finding out what happened to Tom from Myspace
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Fans have just found out what happened to Tom from Myspace after he sold the social media platform.For many millennials, Myspace wasn’t just a communication platform, it was a cultural phenomenon and an iconic staple of early internet culture.The app, which was launched in 2003, defined an era. It
allowed users to share life updates, and pictures, connect over music, and craft digital identities.Myspace was launched in 2003. Credit: Erik Freeland / GettyOne of the most memorable features on Myspace was the automatic friendship with Thomas Anderson, known to everyone as “Tom from Myspace".Like tech giants Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk, Anderson emerged as a pioneer in the social networking sphere.However in 2005 - which was two years after co-founding Myspace with Chris DeWolfe - Anderson decided to sell the platform to Rupert Murdoch's News Corporation for a whopping $580 million.Following the sale, Anderson remained president of the network for a few years, until he essentially retired in 2009.People are now wondering what happened to their first friend on the digital platform.