But what if, for some crazy reason, Facebook ceases to exist?
Let’s take a look at what happened to Myspace and see if Facebook will suffer the same fate.
What Happened to Your Myspace Data?
For anyone old enough to use a computer between 2005 and 2008, you’ve probably heard of Myspace.
You could also post photos, videos, music, and status updates to look back on.
But what happened to their personal information when the site’s popularity dropped?
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Even though fewer were accessing their Myspace accounts, the data they uploaded was ultimately still there.
Unfortunately, there’s no way to recover this lost data.
If you deactivate your account, it’s essentially like taking a social media break with extra steps.
Facebook will save all your tweaks, photos, and information while hiding it from the public.
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But really, what’s the likelihood that Facebook will ever go away?
When it launched in 2004, Facebook was just a sort of private online directory for Harvard College.
However, in the years since then, the company has expanded into a global social media platform.
It has also since acquired several other services like Instagram, WhatsApp, and Giphy.
They then eventually rebranded themselves as Meta, a massive media conglomerate with a focus on expanding themetaverse.
The company has grown so large that they’re unlikely to fail anytime soon.
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Social media platforms come and go, as we saw with Myspace.
But the likelihood that Facebook will be one of those soon forgotten social media phenomenons is miniscule.
That’s because Facebook has gone beyond personal and leisure use.
In fact, there are entire industries relying on it.
For example, you might find major businesses on the platform, interacting with their customers through it.
After all, Facebook wants to hold onto your data for as long as it can.
