Friends Only
For the past three journals of mine, (the total number I've ever had) I've made them "Friends Only". What's Friends Only, you ask?
Friends Only: adj./n. 1. To make a journal only readable to those listed on a friends list. 2. A journal that restricts viewing ability to listed friends. 3. A crack whore.
^---Please not that the above description was made by me, and thereafore not available for your use.
None of my family reads my journal. None of my family knows about my journal. Anyone on the internet who wanted to read my journal wouldn't know me in real life, being no threat. So why make my journal Friends Only? Well, if someone's journal is public, it is rare that you will ever talk to them. Ever. I mean, you don't have to. You can just READ their journal. But if they are Friends Only, then you probably will, and for once maybe communicate with them. So you see, it's not that I don't trust you - I just want to make sure that if you read what I write, you at least talk to me a little bit.
Of course, there are some rules to get on. First, you must comment on this entry with, "My name is ________ and I think you're ________. I want to be on your list. Add me back?" or anything you'd like as long as it makes sense and gets the point across. Second, what is in my journal is just that. In my journal. And that's the way that it's going to be. If I have reason to suspect you're taking or distributing something of mine without permission, poof. You're gone. :) Thirdly, I'd like to mention that Reason #2 can also be turned around. If I have reason to suspect you are stealing OTHER people's things, or just not giving credit for them, I will either not add you or disadd you. Ask permission, give credit and you'll be fine. Fourthly, there are some things that I cannot stand. If you or your journal includes them, you won't be added. Period. The only exception is if you say, "I don't understand homophobes. Homosexuality isn't a disease." or "Monkeys are actually vicious creatures, contrary to popular belief."
1. Monkeys: I have been diagnozed with Zoophobia of monkeys for as long as I can remember. Cartoon monkeys, monkey sounds, monkey pictures, even the word monkey can send me into convulsions and mild hysteria. You can ask anyone who knows me and they will vouch that it is something serious that I have to deal with in my life. It is not a joke. If you try and make fun of me for it, or purposely put monkey-like things in your journal intended for my viewing, you will be deleted. No exception. I understand if you like monkeys, but if they are present in your journal at all I can't add you. Sorry. Please Note: When I refer to monkeys I am referring not to gorillas or chimpanzees but actual monkeys - small ape-like creatures, fast moving, who make loud high pitched screeching noises. I can't stand baboons, either.
2. Homophobes: If you are against homosexuality or gay marriage, I can't add you either. Same goes for bible thumpers (those who force their religion on you or constantly preach it to you). It's just not possible that Jesus could forgive those who slain him barbariously and yet hold a grudge against homosexuals. Sorry.
3. Boring People: You know if you are boring. And if you are I won't add you.
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