My LJ had a Bat Mitzvah last year, on August 9. I am not going anywhere; I keep the DW around for cross posting purposes. I too started there in 2009, as a way to keep my moniker my own. FWIW, I also have a permanent account over at Insane Journal, for the same reasons. In fact, I have a permanent account over there, too, Of course, that only costs forty dollars. It seems like a good investment of a little cash. If I use them, or not, these are my homes.
I'm glad to hear ited_rexApril 18 2017, 04:18:30 UTC
"Homes" is a nice way of putting it.
I remember, back in the early days of the net, watching, and sometimes participating in, debates as to whether or not things that occur online constitute part of "real life".
I think the answer is obvious to most of us by now (Yes, it most certainly is!) and, if memory serves, that was my position from very early on, back when usenet was Royalty, but it certainly wasn't obvious to everyone. (Nor, for that matter, was it even easy to explain to non-users just what the internet was - but I digress.)
Anyway, I'm glad to know that some of us intend on staying put. Whatever DW does (or doesn't) become to me in the future, LJ will always have an important spot in my heart; and I'd hate to see it go the way of ott.singles, or ott.rec.books.
P.S. I didn't even know Insane Journal was still extant! I don't think I ever had an account it, but am going to see if I can find out right now! ETA: A quick scan of email archives, and attempts to log in using likely user IDs suggest I didn't did have one. which
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I love the semi shared, semi private nature of this site. For me it is the notion that someone somewhere might see your personal journal and relate to it which is so beautiful.
Our journals have definitely evolved. I miss your long and detailed posts but also understand the need for privacy and the restraints of time. And also even more importantly, that when you are contented in life, the psychological need to post is significantly lessened. That is the most important thing.
Big hugs! and happy wishes for the future of livejournal!
The mutual admiration society continues :)ed_rexApril 20 2017, 22:58:07 UTC
I love the semi shared, semi private nature of this site.
As do I (and I'm glad that Dreamwidth is there, Just In Case).
For what it's worth, I miss my long and detailed posts too, and am kind of flattered that you do also. Used that way, LJ was like writing long letters to a few friends, or so it felt. And still is for some people. And could be again for others, if only we find the time and energy and inspiration.
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I remember, back in the early days of the net, watching, and sometimes participating in, debates as to whether or not things that occur online constitute part of "real life".
I think the answer is obvious to most of us by now (Yes, it most certainly is!) and, if memory serves, that was my position from very early on, back when usenet was Royalty, but it certainly wasn't obvious to everyone. (Nor, for that matter, was it even easy to explain to non-users just what the internet was - but I digress.)
Anyway, I'm glad to know that some of us intend on staying put. Whatever DW does (or doesn't) become to me in the future, LJ will always have an important spot in my heart; and I'd hate to see it go the way of ott.singles, or ott.rec.books.
P.S. I didn't even know Insane Journal was still extant! I don't think I ever had an account it, but am going to see if I can find out right now! ETA: A quick scan of email archives, and attempts to log in using likely user IDs suggest I didn't did have one. which ( ... )
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I love the semi shared, semi private nature of this site. For me it is the notion that someone somewhere might see your personal journal and relate to it which is so beautiful.
Our journals have definitely evolved. I miss your long and detailed posts but also understand the need for privacy and the restraints of time. And also even more importantly, that when you are contented in life, the psychological need to post is significantly lessened. That is the most important thing.
Big hugs! and happy wishes for the future of livejournal!
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As do I (and I'm glad that Dreamwidth is there, Just In Case).
For what it's worth, I miss my long and detailed posts too, and am kind of flattered that you do also. Used that way, LJ was like writing long letters to a few friends, or so it felt. And still is for some people. And could be again for others, if only we find the time and energy and inspiration.
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