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The History of Social Media in 33 Key Moments

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Unfortunately, the site’s spike in popularity in 2003 caught the company by surprise. Myspace: “A place for friends” (2003) Friendster rival Myspace (originally styled as MySpace) quickly became the go-to site for millions of hip teens. In 2009, Twitter capitalized on the hashtag by adding hyperlink capabilities.

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With 4 Days Before Blogger Social, I Bring You the 4×4 Meme

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

Prior to Austin (where I had to go outside the city in order to get Kosher food for SXSW), the last time I ate Indian food was in 2003. Tamar is also the author of The New Community Rules (July 2009). I’d probably say that my favorite cuisine is Indian, but probably because I never get too much of it.

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Every Social Network is Different: Here's What You Need to Know

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

For example, just the other day I stumbled upon an Apple press release from 2003. Reply Jutta March 25, 2009 at 8:19 pm Hi Tamar, I just discovered your blog through a Tweet. Reply Jutta March 26, 2009 at 1:55 am Thank you so much for your detailed answer despite my ignorance. Sorry, guys, it’s five years later.

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Fifteen Years of Online Social Interactions

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

Reply Larry Brauner May 19, 2008 at 10:36 am Unfortunately Tamar I was a much later adapter of social networking — 2003. It was an amazing compliment, and just shows how far I’ve come Reply mikebingo February 11, 2009 at 9:03 am I enjoyed this post, thanks! Tamar is also the author of The New Community Rules (July 2009).

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Social Class Distinction Between MySpace and Facebook » Techipedia.

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

I’m a borderline user of both social networks; I graduated from college in 2003, but joined Facebook when it established in 2004. Tamar is also the author of The New Community Rules (July 2009). I joined MySpace in 2006 (!) She provides consulting in internet marketing and manages Community Support & Advertising at Mashable.

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