MySpace FAQ for Newbies

Despite, the fact that MySpace has over 50 million accountholders, you’d be surprised how many newcomers either haven’t heard of the site or have no idea how to personalize their page. I am tired of giving a detailed account of how to traverse the site, so I’ve decided to write my definitive “how-to” FAQ’s, publish it right here, and forward any other questions to this page.

What is MySpace?

MySpace is a free, online social network. Each member is given their own webpage that tells people about themselves. On that page, you are free to explain who you are, where your interests lie, and what kind of people you are there to meet. You are free to personalize the page with your own design, graphics, music, and blog entries.

Why would I want a MySpace page?

You may not. While it is fun to design your own page and speak with like-minded people, there are a lot of idiots on MySpace. If you have little patience for tomfoolery or if you hate your species, then MySpace is not for you. However, it is addictive once you start and it seems to have something for almost everyone. If anything, you might want to look up old high school friends and see how fat they are now.

What is HTML code?

Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) is the formula that is entered to create the Internet sites you visit. It contains the specifics of the page layout, font, graphics, etc. If you are asking what HTML is, then you haven’t needed it before now and you certainly don’t need to learn it for MySpace. Just know that it is the code you must cut and paste into your page to make pictures, videos and layouts appear. You can leave the HTML writing to others.

What is a MySpace “friend”?

As a MySpace member, you are free to invite others to be added to your friends list. Friends can post comments on your homepage, blog entries, and picture gallery.

Can I edit comments left on my page?

You may delete any comments left by your MySpace friends, as well as delete friends at any time. You are encouraged to do so if anyone on your friends list has become a nuisance or a “troll”.