What is the MySpace top eight concept?

The MySpace "Top Eight" was a feature where users could showcase their eight best friends on their profile, displayed in a specific order. It was a highly visible element of the platform, making it evident whom you considered your closest friends. This public ranking could be quite contentious and, by today's standards, might be seen as a form of exclusion or even bullying. The concept is similar to modern social apps that create viral loops by engaging users through in-app activities and social connections, like quizzes that reveal how contacts perceive you 1.