Friendster, MySpace: What is your first social media account?

On Usap Tayo, we looked back at the first social media platforms amid Australia's plans to ban them for young users.

Izmir, Turkey - June 01, 2011: Main page of Friendster website on the browser. Friendster is a global online social network, focused on helping people stay in touch with friends and discover new people and things. Credit: brightstars/Getty Images

Key Points

• First generation of social media: Friendster, MySpace, Multiply, and Yahoo Messenger - apps that sparked online friendships, glittery backgrounds, auto-play music, blogging, and others.
• Social media today: Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter dominate youth platforms now, with algorithms and sponsored posts controlling the content we see.
• Planned ban in Australia: A social media ban for some young users is set to take effect in December 2025 as part of online safety and screen time regulations.

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Friendster, MySpace: Anong mga unang social media platforms ang ginamit mo?

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