But it's MYspace!

I know, and why shouldn't it be?

I have heard it said that the internet is the single-most democratizing invention in human history. My response is, "Really?" I mean, don't get me wrong here, there are so many wonderful qualities and features on myspace. Such stellar characteristics include the compråehensive nature of the interface. Where else can I know exactly how many friends I have? Where else can I gather them as a captive audience through carefully crafted bulletin posts? I can tell the world exactly what I think of it through blog posts, and inform everyone of my favorite movies, my interests, my (exhaustive) book list, and my heroes. Further, I can even tell everyone About Me! There is even a section just for that!

With myspace, I know where I stand with people because they can tell me what they think through comments, and I can show them exactly what I want them to see through the photos that I choose to share. All in all, I can be safe, and that is a good thing, because there is a lot on the line when you actually share these things in a one-on-one encounter. You risk rejection, laughter, or sometimes the most terrifying possibility: being accepted despite what you are. That's not for me. I am decidedly in favor of myspace, where I can have as many friends as I want through the push of a button. I mean, it's really all about community, and myspace helps us form that, right?