In the early 2000s, MySpace introduced many users to the world of social networks. In the following years, the platform became a massive music database where bands could share their songs, and users could add tracks to their profiles. Naturally, after the emergence of Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat, as well as streaming music sites, MySpace's popularity began to decline. However, the service remained a musical platform for many popular artists. But now, it seems that the final nail has been put in the coffin of MySpace.
It has been reported that 50 million tracks, recorded by about 14 million musicians over 12 years, were deleted during the migration to new servers. This includes songs from the period between 2003 and 2015. Photos and videos were also lost. There has been no official statement detailing the reasons yet. However, according to blogger and former Kickstarter technical director Andy Baio, such a volume of data could not have disappeared by accident.
It's important to note that music issues have been present for some time. About a year ago, all tracks prior to 2015 became inaccessible to users. Initially, MySpace management promised to restore the data, but later claimed that the files were corrupted and could not be transferred.
It's worth noting that this is not the only issue the service has faced in recent years. In 2017, it was revealed that anyone's account could be 'hacked' by knowing just their birthday. In 2016, the platform experienced a breach. There have been other problems as well.
At this point, it remains unclear what will happen next. However, considering that MySpace has long lost its popularity, it is likely that an official closure will soon be announced. Nevertheless, as of now, no new information regarding the fate of the project has been released. The service management has also not provided any official comments that could shed light on the prospects and future of the social network.
Source: 3dnews.ru
