Some reasons for DeWolfe and Anderson to stay at MySpace
There’s a one-source rumor going around that MySpace co-founders Tom Anderson and Chris DeWolfe may depart from the social network and parent company News Corp. when their contracts expire next October. Perhaps… a lot of things. The rumor could be true, it could be just a negotiating tactic to help them bargain for more than the $15 million they’re each reportedly getting, or it could be entirely false.
Looking at MySpace’s present position, I’d be surprised if they leave anytime soon. For now, neither they nor MySpace are talking - besides the following canned statement from DeWolfe, MySpace’s current chief executive.
Tom and I are very happy at MySpace—we love the people, the product, and we believe in the future of the company. We are not thinking of leaving—our heads are down and completely focused on building a profitable, scalable business.
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