The problem with tumblr is that you really

[qthelights]

The problem with tumblr is that you really can't chat there properly. Not about just nothing things. Like for instance, I'm at my parents place for the holidays and right now, there are just too many people around. My neice and my brother-to-be-in-law and my sisters and my parents. Which doesn't seem like much, I'm sure, but jesus. I just need

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[rogueslayer452]

Yeah, I get what you mean.

Tumblr is mostly just for reblogging purposes, it's not meant to be a journal, at least not one we're used to. And while there are people who make written entries and it works for them which is great, I feel rather nervous about doing so because, unlike LJ, there is no way on making posts private/followers only or unrebloggable. Even with asks and replies it's very limiting to communicate with others when you want to. There are many people who transferred over from LJ to Tumblr that, while mutually following each other, we hardly ever talk like we used to here. Don't get me wrong, I love Tumblr for what it is, but I really do miss the communication of journaling and having comment threads and all of that.

It's really disappointing that LJ isn't the same as it used to be. It's inevitable that other sites will be created and people will use them, but it's sad seeing the popularity of this one wane. Then again, LJ has been digging its own grave for a while.

Anyway, I hope you had a lovely Christmas regardless. ♥

[qthelights]

Tumblr is so political i'm way too scared to post thoughts. If there was a private function for friends it would be amazing... I too love it for what it is, but I miss getting to know ppl via their posts.. Reblogs just isnt the same.

I hope yiu had a good christmas too!

[rogueslayer452]

Seriously though, there's just so much hostility over there in regards to social justice, or what the online social justice warriors think social justice should be like. It can become such a toxic environment to be in. People tend to blow things way out of proportion over something, a lot of time spreading misinformation and exaggerating the facts, and there's this "us vs them" hivemind mentality that I don't agree with at all. But if you speak out about it there's a possibility you'll end up getting harassed and it's just, yeah. :/

I tend to try to steer clear of things when shit hits the fan like that, but it seems to be everywhere on that site. Tumblr is a breeding ground for SJW and impressionable people who think being a SJW means fighting for the cause, when in reality no, it's not. If anything it's the exact opposite.