Change of Plans: Friends Locking

[scribblinlenore]

I've always liked having an open journal. The problem is that I read it at work, a lot, and there have been too many times lately when people have materialized at my desk, reading over my shoulder before I even realized they were there. This includes my boss. Half the office could know my LJ name by now. So, finally, I've come to the decision that

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[rose7]

I would very much dislike if my coworkers (or horror) my students read my LJ even though I hardly post anything controversial or very personal (yet). Since I live and work in Germany I just trust that no-one I know will stumble upon it, but otherwise, yeah, I would friends-lock it in a minute.

[scribblinlenore]

It's definitely not a good feeling. I like having my journal open to other fans, but co-workers are a different matter entirely!

[rose7]

Thanks for giving me that chance to read your LJ.

Hi!

[maladroitoracle]

I added you to my friends list. I've lurked here since forever and I'd like to continue to do so. :)

Re: Hi!

[scribblinlenore]

Nice to meet you! I just friended you back. :)

I don't believe I work with you..

[melzieluvsdon]

So may I friend you ??
I really enjoy your stories and would hate to miss out.

Thanks in Advance,

Mels - The Lurker

Re: I don't believe I work with you..

[scribblinlenore]

Okay then. As long as we don't work together... *g*

I just friended you back. Nice to meet you!

[msmer]

Pressing the 'add' button now. I'm also another lurker that would miss reading you regularly. (And neither co-worker or family member! Just a fan of your writing and ideas.)

[scribblinlenore]

Okay, if you like my ideas, then I know you're not John Ashcroft! *g*

I just friended you back. Welcome!

[emrinalexander]

I'm still hanging on to an open journal, but I think I'll probably go this route eventually. Can't imagine my born again, evangelical coworkers reading my stuff *G*.

[scribblinlenore]

My co-workers aren't even born again Christians, and I shudder at the thought of them reading my LJ! *g*

I'll miss having an open journal, but hopefully the peace of mind I get from locking it will more than make up for it.

[raincitygirl]

To me it's more an issue of privacy than of actual political disagreements. Most of the people I work with are pretty liberal, but they're still WORK people

[scribblinlenore]

I totally agree. I like the people I work with, too. But I still feel that some sort of separation between work and life is not only healthy, but just a good idea for practical reasons.