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MySpace.com-it has a chance despite the increasing competition

MySpace is huge, and it is clunky, and has been constantly condemned for its slow performance. But the site recently underwent minor tweaking; not that the performance has drastically improved, but things are certainly better now. However, the sheer size of MySpace can be pretty intimidating and confusing for a new user.

Most users prefer Facebook over MySpace in terms of features and ease of use, but the latter undeniably has its fans. MySpace is packed with people and uses, and it can actually scare a potential user away with its appearance and clutter. But then if you are someone who wants a bit of everything from a social networking site, this is the place to be.

To start with, you can do most of what you can on other similar sites-search for friends, join groups, participate in discussions at the message forums, blog or read other's blogs, find new music, watch movie trailers, read book reviews, and search for jobs, among others. What makes MySpace a favorite with most of its members is the opportunity to customize your page.

Customization of pages can be done using HTML, and one can even include Flash content with this process. Additionally, users can add music to their profile via MySpace Music. CSS and editors will help in further altering fonts and colors. But the catch is that the slow performance makes customization a punishment. For those with less patience, try the new offering called "Profile Customizer". This feature stays clear of CSS loading delay problems and hence makes customization easy.

Check out Bulletins feature on MySpace-it allows you to send notifications to all your friends in a single go, instead of sending individual messages. Recently, MySpace launched MySpaceIM, an instant messenger for site members, which other than chatting, gives users instant notification of new MySpace messages, friend requests, and comments.

Of course there are other features too that are part and parcel of MySpace-these are MySpaceTV, MySpace Mobile, MySpace News and MySpace Classifieds.

MySpace has a special something for musicians-profiles of musicians are different from normal users. This profile allows a musician to upload up to six MP3 songs. The uploaded music should either be theirs or if others, to be used with permission only. A much-loved advantage is that unsigned musicians can use MySpace to post and sell music.

Overall, users don't have much of an opinion yet every social networking site has its pros and cons, and hence its lovers and haters. This one may not be the best, but it certainly is facing up to competition bravely.