Today I read a interesting argument on the 'Hacking MySpace' blog that stated how users turned to wiki's for more information than the MySpace blog of a particular band. I think I have to agree, when I am looking for band information (and by this I assume people mean tour dates and biographical information) wiki is the best place to go. However, I also do a large amount of searching through listening, for which, MySpace is excellent. I'm wondering if actually there might be a more convoluted relationship between information and the MySpace user. Could it be that a large number of users may look at wiki after doing some 'audio' research through MySpace first?
Also, how many users base their decision on where to look for information based on the perceived authenticity of the site? By this I mean to tap into the still nostalgic members of the MySpace community, who believe groups and bands maintain their own MySpace profiles. This may compare to the commonly accepted idea that wikis can be produced by anyone. One would also assume that the MySpace profile contains more up-to-date information. In light of this why do many poeple choose a wiki for information? The article seems to suggest that the 'glitz and glamour' of some MySpace pages may be off-putting to those users who are thirsty for information. And I agree, there are many ways that a wiki may seem easier to navigate, but to what extent could it also be related to situation issue of being 'caught on MySpace'. I wonder this as I walk around my university library where Facebook and MySpace are frowned upon. Is a wiki now a way of seeming to be in line with the institution while still achieving some personal interests? It is true that it would more difficult to frown upon wikipedia in the same light as it has some obvious educational uses. The regimented style of the wiki page makes it unrecognisable as a piece that is not directed towards a certain activity.I certainly think there are many ways the switch to wiki could be conceived, and a level of information is definitely one of those.
On a final note, it was great to read the line 'we all love MySpace'. For the time being Facebook seems to be growing exponentially and it is nice to read that some people still wrestle with the issues that go on in MySpace.
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