Facebook, regardless of the user, has the same structure and set up for all users. The timeline feature allows for easy access to a different users activities during a wide span of time. Facebook allows for users to have a public persona, through their page, which they'd most likely want to show others, while they can keep certain other actions private, such as group page activity and private messaging. There is also a focus on ads that cater to the interests of users.
Myspace allows for more format customization. Users can make their profiles match their personalities a bit more. I also like the musical focus of Myspace. Users can upload playlists onto their profiles. Although Facebook has partnerships with Spotify and sites can show what certain users have listened to, Myspace can be used directly to show other users your interest in music.
Twitter is a social networking site that allows for users to instantly update others regarding activities or any piece of information that they'd like the world to know. Anything from, "I'm eating breakfast" to reporting information on political elections. Also, any communication between different users is usually visible to all users and everyone replies directly back to each other.
The last social networking site I chose was Google+. Since Google owns sites such as Youtube & Blogger, there is a lot of synergy between these sites, and user activity in these sites can all be seen through Google+. For instance, if a friend of mine comments on a YouTube video, it may appear on my feed. Google+ also has a very simple interface that allows users to easily make changes and personalize their page.
I like that you chose Google+ as your fourth social media site. It's amazing how Google has expanded immensely to become involved in so much of what goes on on the Internet. I agree there is a ton of synergy between all of the sites you mentioned. Overall, it's all about being user-friendly and everyone likes convenience, even when you're sitting at your computer. It's like going shopping at a mall and having all the stores you need in one place. Or better yet, having all the things you need to buy in one store. Great post, totally agree with everything you said!
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