>These social network things seem somewhat fragile. Myspace came and went, Friendster was hot. Now I see a lot more folks on tiktok. Are kids still even active on facebook?<
Not until they need it for a job or coordination need. Laying all the platforms out as competitors is sort of misguided imo though. Most social media platforms aren't competing for the same space they're competing to be the first to establish that space. Insta and Snapchat compete as did Myspace and Facebook. But Facebook, Insta, Discord, Whatsapp, Tiktok, Twitch, and Clubhouse are wildly different beasts as far as the experiences they offer and encourage even if the millenials and older generations just lump everything under 'social media business' because they see feeds and instant messaging. Most of these platforms might share demographics but they're wildly different products.
Not until they need it for a job or coordination need. Laying all the platforms out as competitors is sort of misguided imo though. Most social media platforms aren't competing for the same space they're competing to be the first to establish that space. Insta and Snapchat compete as did Myspace and Facebook. But Facebook, Insta, Discord, Whatsapp, Tiktok, Twitch, and Clubhouse are wildly different beasts as far as the experiences they offer and encourage even if the millenials and older generations just lump everything under 'social media business' because they see feeds and instant messaging. Most of these platforms might share demographics but they're wildly different products.