Comments on: Has America’s First Friend Been Lying About His Age? http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/23/has-americas-first-friend-been-lying-about-his-age/ Startup and Technology News Sun, 20 Jul 2008 20:42:02 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Does age matter? | MetaFilter http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/23/has-americas-first-friend-been-lying-about-his-age/#comment-2188485 Does age matter? | MetaFilter Fri, 18 Apr 2008 05:34:26 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/23/has-americas-first-friend-been-lying-about-his-age/#comment-2188485 [...] his age. It's not the first time a public figure has lied about his age. Gary Hart, Ann Coulter, Tom, the list goes on. But should we hold someone in contempt for lying and wanting to get ahead? [...] [...] his age. It’s not the first time a public figure has lied about his age. Gary Hart, Ann Coulter, Tom, the list goes on. But should we hold someone in contempt for lying and wanting to get ahead? [...]

]]> By: JJMELO.com » Tom is a liar! http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/23/has-americas-first-friend-been-lying-about-his-age/#comment-1901103 JJMELO.com » Tom is a liar! Sun, 06 Jan 2008 12:20:17 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/23/has-americas-first-friend-been-lying-about-his-age/#comment-1901103 [...] TechCrunch] This entry was written by J2, posted on October 23, 2007 at 5:03 am, filed under whatev... [...] [...] TechCrunch] This entry was written by J2, posted on October 23, 2007 at 5:03 am, filed under whatev… [...]

]]> By: bilgi yarışması http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/23/has-americas-first-friend-been-lying-about-his-age/#comment-1776502 bilgi yarışması Tue, 20 Nov 2007 13:45:21 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/23/has-americas-first-friend-been-lying-about-his-age/#comment-1776502 Who frickin’ cares! Who frickin’ cares!

]]> By: Newsweek Confirms MySpace CoFounder Lied About Age | 0HV.NET : Internet Blog http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/23/has-americas-first-friend-been-lying-about-his-age/#comment-1776029 Newsweek Confirms MySpace CoFounder Lied About Age | 0HV.NET : Internet Blog Tue, 20 Nov 2007 11:01:31 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/23/has-americas-first-friend-been-lying-about-his-age/#comment-1776029 [...] Anderson, who automatically becomes everyone’s first friend when they register for the site, has lied about his age. Newsweek based their confirmation on “professional license information, voter registration [...] [...] Anderson, who automatically becomes everyone’s first friend when they register for the site, has lied about his age. Newsweek based their confirmation on “professional license information, voter registration [...]

]]> By: Rachel http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/23/has-americas-first-friend-been-lying-about-his-age/#comment-1755641 Rachel Wed, 14 Nov 2007 01:58:01 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/23/has-americas-first-friend-been-lying-about-his-age/#comment-1755641 Then again 99% of myspacers lie about their age. So I don't see this as anything really significant. Then again 99% of myspacers lie about their age. So I don’t see this as anything really significant.

]]> By: Generation Y Business Cults Online « S.N.O.B http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/23/has-americas-first-friend-been-lying-about-his-age/#comment-1738179 Generation Y Business Cults Online « S.N.O.B Thu, 08 Nov 2007 03:36:31 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/23/has-americas-first-friend-been-lying-about-his-age/#comment-1738179 [...] Generation X is no doubt feeling like a stepping stone generation, and many are, in fact, choosing to align themselves with Generation Y rather than fade into the background. The founder of MySpace went so far as to lie about his age. [...] [...] Generation X is no doubt feeling like a stepping stone generation, and many are, in fact, choosing to align themselves with Generation Y rather than fade into the background. The founder of MySpace went so far as to lie about his age. [...]

]]> By: Joe Manna http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/23/has-americas-first-friend-been-lying-about-his-age/#comment-1735719 Joe Manna Wed, 07 Nov 2007 12:44:01 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/23/has-americas-first-friend-been-lying-about-his-age/#comment-1735719 It does matter that Tom misrepresented his age. Primarily because their Terms of Service (rules that govern everyone's usage of the site) prohibits this activity. Also, as a PR vehicle, Tom should be setting the example for others by doing the "right thing," even if it's uncomfortable. MySpace's inaction on this questions their ability to enforce their guidelines. I blogged more about it on my blog. Check it out at: http://www.joemanna.com/blog/myspaces-tom-anderson-misrepresented-his-age/ ~ Joe It does matter that Tom misrepresented his age. Primarily because their Terms of Service (rules that govern everyone’s usage of the site) prohibits this activity. Also, as a PR vehicle, Tom should be setting the example for others by doing the “right thing,” even if it’s uncomfortable.

MySpace’s inaction on this questions their ability to enforce their guidelines. I blogged more about it on my blog. Check it out at:
http://www.joemanna.com/blog/m.....d-his-age/

~ Joe

]]> By: Twentysomething: The rising rift between gen X and gen Y » Brazen Careerist by Penelope Trunk http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/23/has-americas-first-friend-been-lying-about-his-age/#comment-1732220 Twentysomething: The rising rift between gen X and gen Y » Brazen Careerist by Penelope Trunk Tue, 06 Nov 2007 14:37:31 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/23/has-americas-first-friend-been-lying-about-his-age/#comment-1732220 [...] Generation X is no doubt feeling like a stepping stone generation, and many are, in fact, choosing to align themselves with Generation Y rather than fade into the background. The founder of MySpace went so far as to lie about his age. [...] [...] Generation X is no doubt feeling like a stepping stone generation, and many are, in fact, choosing to align themselves with Generation Y rather than fade into the background. The founder of MySpace went so far as to lie about his age. [...]

]]> By: Modite - The rising rift between Gen X and Gen Y http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/23/has-americas-first-friend-been-lying-about-his-age/#comment-1732135 Modite - The rising rift between Gen X and Gen Y Tue, 06 Nov 2007 14:05:19 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/23/has-americas-first-friend-been-lying-about-his-age/#comment-1732135 [...] Generation X is no doubt feeling like a stepping stone generation, and many are, in fact, choosing to align themselves with Generation Y rather than fade into the background. The founder of MySpace went so far as to lie about his age. [...] [...] Generation X is no doubt feeling like a stepping stone generation, and many are, in fact, choosing to align themselves with Generation Y rather than fade into the background. The founder of MySpace went so far as to lie about his age. [...]

]]> By: Søren http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/23/has-americas-first-friend-been-lying-about-his-age/#comment-1724809 Søren Sat, 03 Nov 2007 19:07:37 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/23/has-americas-first-friend-been-lying-about-his-age/#comment-1724809 who cares.. who cares..

]]> By: abrina http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/23/has-americas-first-friend-been-lying-about-his-age/#comment-1717989 abrina Thu, 01 Nov 2007 13:31:33 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/23/has-americas-first-friend-been-lying-about-his-age/#comment-1717989 uhm...no i actually cares about shyt like dis i mean everyione lies on myspace its just da fuckin internet... DAMN!!!!!!! uhm…no i actually cares about shyt like dis i mean everyione lies on myspace its just da fuckin internet…
DAMN!!!!!!!

]]> By: Saif http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/23/has-americas-first-friend-been-lying-about-his-age/#comment-1717220 Saif Thu, 01 Nov 2007 08:41:23 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/23/has-americas-first-friend-been-lying-about-his-age/#comment-1717220 who cares.. who cares..

]]> By: Rupert M. http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/23/has-americas-first-friend-been-lying-about-his-age/#comment-1713955 Rupert M. Wed, 31 Oct 2007 05:41:41 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/23/has-americas-first-friend-been-lying-about-his-age/#comment-1713955 I have a tendency to agree with Chris here. We have been setting an example and have been trying to ensure that MySpace remains a safe place for all. Tom lying about his age is very serious and I will make sure that Peter has a good stern talking too him about this terrible situation. By the way, I'm not 76, I'm actually 77 - and my wife is 35, I think. I have a tendency to agree with Chris here.

We have been setting an example and have been trying to ensure that MySpace remains a safe place for all. Tom lying about his age is very serious and I will make sure that Peter has a good stern talking too him about this terrible situation.

By the way, I’m not 76, I’m actually 77 - and my wife is 35, I think.

]]> By: san http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/23/has-americas-first-friend-been-lying-about-his-age/#comment-1710686 san Tue, 30 Oct 2007 02:51:00 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/23/has-americas-first-friend-been-lying-about-his-age/#comment-1710686 goodness can u guys not write about crap like these... not like he won mr universe or anything... not like he's chatting with an underaged kid and did anything that broke whatever american laws you guys have... RUN ALONG... yucks goodness can u guys not write about crap like these… not like he won mr universe or anything… not like he’s chatting with an underaged kid and did anything that broke whatever american laws you guys have… RUN ALONG… yucks

]]> By: Newsweek Confirms MySpace CoFounder Lied About Age http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/23/has-americas-first-friend-been-lying-about-his-age/#comment-1709629 Newsweek Confirms MySpace CoFounder Lied About Age Mon, 29 Oct 2007 17:42:13 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/23/has-americas-first-friend-been-lying-about-his-age/#comment-1709629 [...] Anderson, who automatically becomes everyone’s first friend when they register for the site, has lied about his age. Newsweek based their confirmation on “professional license information, voter registration [...] [...] Anderson, who automatically becomes everyone’s first friend when they register for the site, has lied about his age. Newsweek based their confirmation on “professional license information, voter registration [...]

]]> By: Arnise http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/23/has-americas-first-friend-been-lying-about-his-age/#comment-1701218 Arnise Fri, 26 Oct 2007 05:31:16 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/23/has-americas-first-friend-been-lying-about-his-age/#comment-1701218 Does it really matter how old he is? i mean hello he did this for him. and its not like hes tryna get wit any teens anyways.so get off his dick Does it really matter how old he is? i mean hello he did this for him. and its not like hes tryna get wit any teens anyways.so get off his dick

]]> By: marc dahan, israel http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/23/has-americas-first-friend-been-lying-about-his-age/#comment-1697736 marc dahan, israel Thu, 25 Oct 2007 01:28:00 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/23/has-americas-first-friend-been-lying-about-his-age/#comment-1697736 Dear mike , Anyone can lie on his age, it's not a problem for 99.999999999999999999999999999999999% of your readers. Whatever, i like your blog ! :-) Dear mike ,

Anyone can lie on his age, it’s not a problem for 99.999999999999999999999999999999999% of your readers.

Whatever, i like your blog ! :-)

]]> By: Carey http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/23/has-americas-first-friend-been-lying-about-his-age/#comment-1697198 Carey Wed, 24 Oct 2007 21:33:47 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/23/has-americas-first-friend-been-lying-about-his-age/#comment-1697198 This will not hurt Tom's rep, or myspace. Half the people on there lie about their age. It's not as big of a deal as some are making it out to be. Nobody is going to turn on Tom because he did what millions of other people did. This will not hurt Tom’s rep, or myspace. Half the people on there lie about their age. It’s not as big of a deal as some are making it out to be. Nobody is going to turn on Tom because he did what millions of other people did.

]]> By: Jessica http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/23/has-americas-first-friend-been-lying-about-his-age/#comment-1697063 Jessica Wed, 24 Oct 2007 20:36:47 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/23/has-americas-first-friend-been-lying-about-his-age/#comment-1697063 Half the people on there probably don't have their correct ages either. Who cares how old he his?! Half the people on there probably don’t have their correct ages either. Who cares how old he his?!

]]> By: Mike http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/23/has-americas-first-friend-been-lying-about-his-age/#comment-1696586 Mike Wed, 24 Oct 2007 14:44:23 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/23/has-americas-first-friend-been-lying-about-his-age/#comment-1696586 CODE RED!!! CODE RED!!!

]]> By: Mr Benn http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/23/has-americas-first-friend-been-lying-about-his-age/#comment-1696401 Mr Benn Wed, 24 Oct 2007 12:43:40 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/23/has-americas-first-friend-been-lying-about-his-age/#comment-1696401 OMG NATIONAL EMERGENCY!!! OMG NATIONAL EMERGENCY!!!

]]> By: Raspin http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/23/has-americas-first-friend-been-lying-about-his-age/#comment-1696354 Raspin Wed, 24 Oct 2007 12:21:30 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/23/has-americas-first-friend-been-lying-about-his-age/#comment-1696354 Is Michael Arrington perhaps a naive 10-something nerd pretending to be a 30-something IT professional? Is Michael Arrington perhaps a naive 10-something nerd pretending to be a 30-something IT professional?

]]> By: Busty Brenda http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/23/has-americas-first-friend-been-lying-about-his-age/#comment-1696314 Busty Brenda Wed, 24 Oct 2007 11:53:30 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/23/has-americas-first-friend-been-lying-about-his-age/#comment-1696314 I have faked my age on facebook, I'm not 19. And I have faked my sex, I'm not female. Oh and I faked my picture too, I used a picture of some russian girl that tried to scam me. If this story reminds people that a) trust nothing you read on the net and b) don't put important stuff on the net then it is a good thing. I have faked my age on facebook, I’m not 19. And I have faked my sex, I’m not female. Oh and I faked my picture too, I used a picture of some russian girl that tried to scam me.

If this story reminds people that a) trust nothing you read on the net and b) don’t put important stuff on the net then it is a good thing.

]]> By: Kevin http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/23/has-americas-first-friend-been-lying-about-his-age/#comment-1696279 Kevin Wed, 24 Oct 2007 11:35:03 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/23/has-americas-first-friend-been-lying-about-his-age/#comment-1696279 Ageism at its best! Maybe he did think people would not take the site seriously if he was over 30, but to me thats even worse. When will people realise that people of evry age have somthing to offer. Its not just another case of people pretending to be somthing they are not on the internet. These guys should be setting an example to others. Ageism at its best!

Maybe he did think people would not take the site seriously if he was over 30, but to me thats even worse. When will people realise that people of evry age have somthing to offer.

Its not just another case of people pretending to be somthing they are not on the internet. These guys should be setting an example to others.

]]> By: Steve http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/23/has-americas-first-friend-been-lying-about-his-age/#comment-1696275 Steve Wed, 24 Oct 2007 11:32:14 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/23/has-americas-first-friend-been-lying-about-his-age/#comment-1696275 Wait, it just hit me, dont most people DELETE tom as soon as they join? So who cares? only sad friend whores keep him Wait, it just hit me, dont most people DELETE tom as soon as they join? So who cares? only sad friend whores keep him

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