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I definitely plan on staying for now.
I think one thing that is depressing about this mass exodus is LJ had a bit of a revival last fall. In large part due to the nostalgic push they did and maybe partly due to the election. Nothing major, but a chunk of people came back. Actually a boost! And now...wow...
I guess the biggest real heartbreaking risk would be journal deletion but mostly I figure they aren't paying any attention to me, just like they haven't the last decade. And some of the stalwarts sticking around have made the good point that some of the *American* social media companies have been far stricter about content than LJ since the long-ago sale.
I understand some of the extra Russia concern with what is going on in the news right now, but I can't say I'm that pure in other areas, either.
But many of you are LGBTQ and I get the extra concern there.
I guess I've always been one to just be pretty whatever that way, for better or worse. I've traveled to Singapore, Turkey, and so many people were convinced I was just going to trip and fall and get myself caned but it was remarkably...normal despite the fact I could acknowledge concerns with the management. Engaging for the pros was worth it and I'm still feeling that way about LJ.
So we'll see. Right now DW is still slower than LJ and I fear there will be less diversity, and maybe ironically, honesty. I suppose there is a slim chance I might move someday. I often do primarily journal for myself but I'm not sure I want to be shouting into a complete vacuum. But then again I'm friends with many of you (whether or not you're still reading) on FB when it comes to re-connection and I'm guessing there might still be LJ friendzies until we finally sputter...but who knows how long that will be now?
I think one thing that is depressing about this mass exodus is LJ had a bit of a revival last fall. In large part due to the nostalgic push they did and maybe partly due to the election. Nothing major, but a chunk of people came back. Actually a boost! And now...wow...
I guess the biggest real heartbreaking risk would be journal deletion but mostly I figure they aren't paying any attention to me, just like they haven't the last decade. And some of the stalwarts sticking around have made the good point that some of the *American* social media companies have been far stricter about content than LJ since the long-ago sale.
I understand some of the extra Russia concern with what is going on in the news right now, but I can't say I'm that pure in other areas, either.
But many of you are LGBTQ and I get the extra concern there.
I guess I've always been one to just be pretty whatever that way, for better or worse. I've traveled to Singapore, Turkey, and so many people were convinced I was just going to trip and fall and get myself caned but it was remarkably...normal despite the fact I could acknowledge concerns with the management. Engaging for the pros was worth it and I'm still feeling that way about LJ.
So we'll see. Right now DW is still slower than LJ and I fear there will be less diversity, and maybe ironically, honesty. I suppose there is a slim chance I might move someday. I often do primarily journal for myself but I'm not sure I want to be shouting into a complete vacuum. But then again I'm friends with many of you (whether or not you're still reading) on FB when it comes to re-connection and I'm guessing there might still be LJ friendzies until we finally sputter...but who knows how long that will be now?