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[dauntless_heart]

 Is there an interesting story behind your username?

I am a big fan of the Divergent series, and consider myself a Dauntless.  :)

 

Location and language(s): New Mexico, US--English and a small amount of Spanish and German

 

Age range (e.g 20s, 30s, etc.):  50's

 

Hot button/deal breaker issues that will likely lead to unfriending:

Don't bring your politics to my journal.  That's what your journal's for.  And don't argue with my politics in my journal if I post them.  I'm not posting mine for you to try to convince me you're right.  It's MY JOURNAL.  Ugh.
Other than that, just don't be an asshole to me or anyone else.  You know what that means.  You're a grownup.

 

Do you have an "About Me" post new friends can read to get a sense of who you are, the people you talk about regularly, etc.?
My profile.

 

Is your profile up-to-date or at all useful?  Yes.

 

List a few things you think it's important new friends know about you right away:
I say what I think.  I try to be compassionate about it.  But you might not like it.  Don't ask what I think if you don't want to know.

You mostly write about:  My life.  Sometimes opinions.

 

You never or very rarely write about:  I was raised not to whine.  If I post about something bothering me, I need hugs.  I don't do that very often.

 

Is your journal mostly public, locked, or a mix of public and locked?  A mix.

 

Do you use filters for certain types of posts (e.g. fandom-related posts, or posts about sex, or mental health issues, etc.)?

I use filters that are based on what level of info I want to share about myself.  I have learned the hard way you can't trust some people with your most intimate thoughts and feelings.  As I know you longer, I change your level of access.

 

Your posting frequency (e.g. daily, every few days, weekly, etc.):  Right now, I'm trying for daily.

 

Does your journal frequently include any of the following: memes, linkspams, gifs, photos, videos, etc?  No.  But I'd like to do more of those.

 

What do you enjoy most about journaling?  The connection to others.

 

How often do you read your friends list (e.g. daily, every other day, once a week, etc.)?  Trying for daily.

 

You really enjoy reading about:  The things I'm interested in!  :)  Generally, my friends lives are pretty interesting.  If not, I know how to scroll.

 

You have very little interest in reading about: Politics. I watch the news sources I trust and form my own opinions, thanks.

 

Your thoughts on journals that regularly include any of the following: memes, linkspams, gifs, photos, videos, etc?  I mostly think they're fun.

 

When it comes to comments on your posts, what matters more -- quality or quantity?  Do I have to choose one?

 

Do you unfriend people who don't comment much, even if you know they are reading you regularly?  If they're not commenting, how do I know?  I unfriend if I find many days where I just don't have much in common with them, or if they haven't visited DW in many weeks.

 

What is your approach when it comes to commenting on other journals?  I don't always comment, but I try to if I have some little thing I can add to their day.

 

When you friend someone, but things don't really click, do you unfriend them without warning, or do you send them a note first? How do you prefer to be unfriended in similar circumstances?  No note.  I'm okay with the same.

 

AND LASTLY

 

Friending memes often ask people to list their favourite TV shows, movies, books, etc., but more often than not, those aren't things people actually write about in their journal. Do you have any favourite TV shows, movies, books, etc., that you DO often write about -- not necessarily in a fandom sort of way, just in general?

The fandom you'll most often see me write about is Star Trek.  I'm also a writer, so I may also post an opinion of how something I saw was written.

 

Any final thoughts you'd like to share with potential new friends?

I'm trying to do less Facebook and more DW--I'm sad that we live in a world where everything online becomes an attack of others.  I have enjoyed online connections with others for decades, and found it very fulfilling and fun.  Hope you do too.  :)

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[tei]

Is there an interesting story behind your username? When I was a kid, I found The Book of Runes on a bookshelf my dad's study that I wasn't supposed to be snooping around in, so naturally read most of the stuff there cover-to-cover. I chose the rune teiwaz as part of an LJ username pre-fandom; when I found fandom, I was really taken with the idea of people choosing fandom identities that became second names, and shortened it to "tei."

Location and language(s): The Canadian Prairies; English primarily, relatively fluent in French.

Age range (e.g 20s, 30s, etc.): Late 20s

Hot button/deal breaker issues that will likely lead to unfriending: Bigotry and being an anti, I suppose, though I've honestly never encountered much of that sort of thing on Dreamwidth.

Do you have an "About Me" post new friends can read to get a sense of who you are, the people you talk about regularly, etc.? I have an intro post that's the only unlocked entry on my journal.

Is your profile up-to-date or at all useful? It doesn't have much on it, but there are links to my other social media accounts.

List a few things you think it's important new friends know about you right away: I often write posts with multiple subjects in the same post-- apparently some people don't like that style because they feel awkward only commenting about one thing if they don't have anything to say about the others. I don't mind at all if you comment just about one thing, in fact that's my intention.

You mostly write about: The three major themes are fandom (Sherlock Holmes and Good Omens, at the moment), gymnastics (I started training seriously at 23, and it's now a huge part of my life), and my work (I'm a professional classical musician.)

You never or very rarely write about: No topics are really off-limits, but I don't write about politics or fandom wank often.

Is your journal mostly public, locked, or a mix of public and locked? All locked, with the exception of the intro post.

Do you use filters for certain types of posts (e.g. fandom-related posts, or posts about sex, or mental health issues, etc.)? No.

Your posting frequency (e.g. daily, every few days, weekly, etc.):Probably on average every few days.

Does your journal frequently include any of the following: memes, linkspams, gifs, photos, videos, etc? Not frequently, but sure, sometimes.

What do you enjoy most about journaling? Having a record of my life. Dreamwidth is my oldest online account (nuked my LJ, sadly) and it has a lot of stuff about me when I was a teen that I wouldn't have recorded anywhere else.

How often do you read your friends list (e.g. daily, every other day, once a week, etc.)? Daily

You really enjoy reading about: Fandom stuff and whatever makes daily life interesting for you.

You have very little interest in reading about: If you would tag it "discourse" on tumblr, I'm probably not here for it.

Your thoughts on journals that regularly include any of the following: memes, linkspams, gifs, photos, videos, etc? Fine. I mean, I suppose it depends what it's about? Interesting stuff presented halfway coherently is always fine.

When it comes to comments on your posts, what matters more -- quality or quantity? If I wanted lots of content-free content, I'd go to tumblr.

Do you unfriend people who don't comment much, even if you know they are reading you regularly? No, I don't care.

What is your approach when it comes to commenting on other journals? I try to comment when I have something to say!

When you friend someone, but things don't really click, do you unfriend them without warning, or do you send them a note first? How do you prefer to be unfriended in similar circumstances? I don't want a note saying you're unfriending me.

AND LASTLY

Friending memes often ask people to list their favourite TV shows, movies, books, etc., but more often than not, those aren't things people actually write about in their journal. Do you have any favourite TV shows, movies, books, etc., that you DO often write about -- not necessarily in a fandom sort of way, just in general? I'm more likely to write about fanworks (both stuff I'm reading and stuff I've written), but I do post about fandom stuff pretty often.

Any final thoughts you'd like to share with potential new friends?

Friend me!

[jo]

Is there an interesting story behind your username? Not at all. It's a shorter version of my actual name.

Location and language(s): Toronto, Canada. I post only in English, but I do read and understand French.

Age range (e.g 20s, 30s, etc.): 50s

Hot button/deal breaker issues that will likely lead to unfriending: I have low tolerance for people who are anti-science/facts, and who are really into stuff like astrology, tarot, etc. It's not necessarily a deal breaker, but it makes things difficult.

Do you have an "About Me" post new friends can read to get a sense of who you are, the people you talk about regularly, etc.? I do! But it's Friends-locked!

Is your profile up-to-date or at all useful? My profile is not very up-to-date. And likely not very useful, although I do explain my approach to subscribing and granting access and all that. So maybe somewhat useful?

List a few things you think it's important new friends know about you right away: I crosspost pretty much every thing to Livejournal (I'm siobhan63 over there), but I don't import comments from LJ to here. I have the greatest job in the world, but no one understands what I do. I am a fairly big sports fan, mostly baseball (Jays), basketball (Raptors), tennis and curling. I watch too much TV and I love reading police procedurals -- especially by British and Irish authors. My life is not exciting, so no drama from me!

You mostly write about: My day to day life, so my work, my home life (married, no kids, some pets). Occasionally a bit about TV shows I watch, but not in detail, save one exception which I will discuss further down. Occasionally some other random topical things.

You never or very rarely write about: Fandom -- not into it. Otherwise, religion, sex and politics. No, seriously!

Is your journal mostly public, locked, or a mix of public and locked? I would say 99% locked.

Do you use filters for certain types of posts (e.g. fandom-related posts, or posts about sex, or mental health issues, etc.)? No. I may occasionally put up spoiler warnings if I'm discussing a TV show plot, but beyond that, no.

Your posting frequency (e.g. daily, every few days, weekly, etc.): Pretty much daily. It's pretty rare that I go more than 2 days without posting.

Does your journal frequently include any of the following: memes, linkspams, gifs, photos, videos, etc? I am currently doing a 365-day question meme, so yes, there's that, and I will from time to time do other memes if I find them interesting, but I rarely post photos or videos, and I am not into gifs.

What do you enjoy most about journaling? I journal mostly for myself -- it's a way to remember things that happen. That I also make friends while doing it is an added bonus!

How often do you read your friends list (e.g. daily, every other day, once a week, etc.)? Daily. More than once a day, usually.

You really enjoy reading about: Other people's day to day lives, but not in the detailed minute-by-minute, hour-by-hour minutiae sort of way. Also, if we have some shows in common, I'm game to discuss them, but not in a fandom sort of way. Just in a general fan of sort of way.

You have very little interest in reading about: Fandom stuff. I also have zero interest in other people's sex lives. Conspiracy theories. The new-agey stuff I mentioned previously.

Your thoughts on journals that regularly include any of the following: memes, linkspams, gifs, photos, videos, etc? If your journal is mostly that sort of thing, not that interested. I also prefer if photos and such are behind a cut. I check DW out at work, and don't appreciate huge photos appearing on my screen randomly.

When it comes to comments on your posts, what matters more -- quality or quantity? Actual contribution to the discussion, such as it is. I journal largely for myself, so I don't expect people to comment. It's great when they do, but I don't need comments just for the sake of comments.

Do you unfriend people who don't comment much, even if you know they are reading you regularly? Nope, because that's what I do a lot of the time.

What is your approach when it comes to commenting on other journals? If I have something to contribute to the discussion, I will comment. If others before me have largely said what I was going to say, I don't feel a need to chime in. Also, it takes me awhile to get a sense of new people, so until I feel that I have a sense of who you are, I likely won't say much, unless it's something that I have direct experience with or a specific answer (e.g. if you're looking for a good steak marinade recipe or something like that!).

When you friend someone, but things don't really click, do you unfriend them without warning, or do you send them a note first? How do you prefer to be unfriended in similar circumstances? If the journal is largely public, I will often just unsubscribe without providing a head's up. But if, like mine, it's mostly locked, I will let you know before I revoke your access so that you can do the same if you want. Since my journal is mostly locked, I would prefer to be informed if you're going to stop following me so that I can revoke your access.

AND LASTLY

Friending memes often ask people to list their favourite TV shows, movies, books, etc., but more often than not, those aren't things people actually write about in their journal. Do you have any favourite TV shows, movies, books, etc., that you DO often write about -- not necessarily in a fandom sort of way, just in general? As alluded to above, yes I do, and that would be Outlander. When it's actually airing, I may write up episode posts, but I put them behind a cut, so people who aren't interested can just ignore those posts. I may also post other Outlander-related stuff at other times. Not really fandom stuff, like fanfic and such, mostly just casting news or links to interviews, etc.

Any final thoughts you'd like to share with potential new friends? As I stated, I'm not exactly exciting -- rarely travel, don't do much out of the ordinary, but I welcome new friends, so if you want to give me a try, let me know and I'll grant you access! If it doesn't work out, no worries!

Just nod if you can hear me

[cincinnatus_c]

Is there an interesting story behind your username?

That'd depend what kinda stuff you're interested in. If you are interested in Pretentious Literature (TM), then, I guess so, very slightly (it's from Invitation to a Beheading by Nabokov, which, if you are interested in Pretentious Literature (TM), you may know already), and you might also be interested to know that I originally had a livejournal account (that I didn't really use) under the name pierre_menard.

Location and language(s):

Somewhere in Hastings County, Ontario, Canada; English.

Age range (e.g 20s, 30s, etc.):

We'll probably get along better if this isn't very important to you, but to save us the trouble of trying to find out each other's ages (because of course I'd be curious about yours, too): 40s.

Hot button/deal breaker issues that will likely lead to unfriending:

I have a hard time imagining that anyone who would want to read my journal would post anything that would make me want to unfriend them.

Do you have an "About Me" post new friends can read to get a sense of who you are, the people you talk about regularly, etc.?

Nah. I like to let the work speak for itself, man.

Is your profile up-to-date or at all useful?

Well ... I actually updated it sometime this year. For present purposes, yes, it is useful.

List a few things you think it's important new friends know about you right away:

I guess you might like to know that the first post you read from me may or may not be totally unrepresentative of any other post you will ever read from me, and anyway there is a good chance it will be largely unlike the post either before or after it if not both.

It might also be important for you to know about me that I know that what I have just said is more likely to seem to be the case to me than it is to anyone else.

Also, if you don't care for irony, you will probably find me upsetting.

You mostly write about:

Most people would get the wrong idea here, but: in the last couple of years, the bible. And if you did not immediately get the wrong idea, we would probably get along swimmingly. Anyway, that may or may not be a passing phase, and my interests and periodic obsessions are broad enough to bore pretty much anyone. In particular, almost anyone interested in most of what else I write about will be bored to death by my writing about sports. Actually, come to think of it, I've taken to posting poems at least once a month, and given my sporadic posting, poetry may now be the thing I most often post.

You never or very rarely write about:

I dunno, Australian Rules Football? Korean TV? Pop star gossip?

Is your journal mostly public, locked, or a mix of public and locked?

For now it is entirely public, because I <3ed the old internet where everything was public and nobody knew you were a dog.

Do you use filters for certain types of posts (e.g. fandom-related posts, or posts about sex, or mental health issues, etc.)?

Nope.

Your posting frequency (e.g. daily, every few days, weekly, etc.):

The stats say normally 1-3 times per month. But what I use it for changes from time to time, and my posting frequency changes along with that.

Does your journal frequently include any of the following: memes, linkspams, gifs, photos, videos, etc?

Frequently? No.

What do you enjoy most about journaling?

I mostly use my journal to work stuff out for myself in writing, and put stuff in a place where I can easily find it.

I am not entirely sure why I do this publicly, but the main reason I keep coming back to is that I like looking at other people do it.

How often do you read your friends list (e.g. daily, every other day, once a week, etc.)?

More than daily, which is funny, because presently there is, on average, a new post probably less than weekly.

You really enjoy reading about:

I guess I like reading stuff that tells me, or points me toward, important stuff that I didn't already know or think and that I have good reason to believe is true. The thing is, "important stuff" can be "about" more or less anything.

You have very little interest in reading about:

See above? I said that I don't post about Korean TV because a guy I know posts quite a bit of stuff about Korean TV. I couldn't care less about Korean TV per se, but what he says about Korean TV is often very interesting.

Your thoughts on journals that regularly include any of the following: memes, linkspams, gifs, photos, videos, etc?

Regularly? I mean, probably no, but for a time I used my own journal pretty much as a photo blog, so, you know, it depends.

When it comes to comments on your posts, what matters more -- quality or quantity?

Quality, absolutely.

Do you unfriend people who don't comment much, even if you know they are reading you regularly?

This whole idea is foreign to me.

What is your approach when it comes to commenting on other journals?

I think I have largely successfully curbed my old usenetty habit of showing off my wit and wisdom at every opportunity. I currently have basically two active dw friends, so the sample is too small to identify a general approach to my commenting on other journals, but elsewhere on the net these days I delete a large majority of comments I write without posting them. I try to be careful to contribute something positive.

When you friend someone, but things don't really click, do you unfriend them without warning, or do you send them a note first? How do you prefer to be unfriended in similar circumstances?

I have never unfriended anyone, that I recall. But again, very small sample. Unless we have a RL relationship I care about, I'd probably find it weird and unpleasant if you sent me a note rather than just unfriending me.

AND LASTLY

Friending memes often ask people to list their favourite TV shows, movies, books, etc., but more often than not, those aren't things people actually write about in their journal. Do you have any favourite TV shows, movies, books, etc., that you DO often write about -- not necessarily in a fandom sort of way, just in general?

Well, there's the bible thing. Otherwise, I do make reference to books and movies a lot. I guess in particular, historically, in terms of books, I've referred to Plato more than anything else. There are certain touchstone movies that I don't necessarily write about frequently but I keep coming back to--The Tree of Life and Babette's Feast, for instances.

Any final thoughts you'd like to share with potential new friends?

Is that you, John Wayne? Is this me?

introducing the_siobhan

[the_siobhan]

Is there an interesting story behind your username?

Back in ye olden dayes of Usenet I was once involved in putting together a music festival-slash-meetup for the alt.gothic newsgroup. (Said event is still going on, I worked on years 4 & 8, and think this year was number 25.)

Anyway back in those days not everybody was online and Usenet and IRC were the main gathering places for people with similar interests, so being involved in the event meant that most of the net.goths knew who I was. I went on a trip to San Francisco and I was introduced to a woman at a club who immediately did a double-take and said, "Wait, are you the Siobhan?

I thought that was hysterical and it's been my username ever since. 

Location and language(s):

Toronto, Ontario, Canada. English. I am slowly and painfully trying to teach myself Spanish. (And I do mean painfully, I suck at languages.)

Age range (e.g 20s, 30s, etc.):

50's! 

Hot button/deal breaker issues that will likely lead to unfriending:

Racism, sexism, ableism, transphobia, anything along those lines. 

Any science denial, by which I mean I don't care if somebody is religious but a large portion of my country is on fire, so if they tries to argue climate change isn't real I will probably yell at them. I just lost my immune-compromised partner to the flu, so if somebody tries to argue anti-vaccine I will yell at them VERY LOUDLY and then probably cry for a while.


Do you have an "About Me" post new friends can read to get a sense of who you are, the people you talk about regularly, etc.?

Nope! I know I should probably write one! I know I never will!

Is your profile up-to-date or at all useful?

Up to date, yes. Useful, not so much. As in it's just as empty as it's always been.

List a few things you think it's important new friends know about you right away:

I'm queer & polyam and will mention multiple partners in my posts.

I have chronic depression and so my posts tend to be a bit... fatalistic I guess? I don't go on about terrible my life is or anything like that, but it does tend to colour how I express myself.

I have very strong political opinions. Again, I don't post a ton about specific political events but it does colour my worldview and that will come out in my posts. 

You mostly write about:

My life. Things I'm thinking about, things that catch my interest.

You never or very rarely write about:

Sports. I genuinely have no clue about any of it. 

Is your journal mostly public, locked, or a mix of public and locked?

99% public. The very few locked posts are usually posts in progress or for private conversations with specific people.

On the plus side that means if you skim my entries you can pretty much see what I'm about.

Do you use filters for certain types of posts (e.g. fandom-related posts, or posts about sex, or mental health issues, etc.)?

I don't filter, but I do tag everything.

Your posting frequency (e.g. daily, every few days, weekly, etc.):

Alas the era of having time to post every day is long behind me. I try to post weekly at the minimum but even that tends to slide - I mostly post from work and sometimes I'm just too busy. The depression doesn't help with that.

Does your journal frequently include any of the following: memes, linkspams, gifs, photos, videos, etc?

Rarely. I do the odd meme because it gives me something to talk about when the well is dry and I will post photos if I'm travelling.

What do you enjoy most about journaling?

I got into it because it was a great place to have conversations. I keep it up now because it's still the best format for lengthy posts. I hate Facebook like poison and twitter is not a great format for anything but quick check-ins.

How often do you read your friends list (e.g. daily, every other day, once a week, etc.)?

Daily

You really enjoy reading about:

Pretty much everything as long as it's actually coming from the person posting and not just endless reblogs. Daily updates about life or philosophical musings, it's all good. 

You have very little interest in reading about:

Sports. The latest celebrity news. Diets. 

Your thoughts on journals that regularly include any of the following: memes, linkspams, gifs, photos, videos, etc?

A little goes a long way.


When it comes to comments on your posts, what matters more -- quality or quantity?

Both are good.


Do you unfriend people who don't comment much, even if you know they are reading you regularly?

I don't unfriend people for not commenting. At some point I will eventually go through my reading list and realize that half the journals have been deactivated, and then I'll take them off.

What is your approach when it comes to commenting on other journals?

I never do it as much as I intend to for the same reason I don't post as much as I intend to. Eventually enough time will pass that I'll get embarrassed and I never will finish the comment that sitting half-finished in my drafts.

When you friend someone, but things don't really click, do you unfriend them without warning, or do you send them a note first? How do you prefer to be unfriended in similar circumstances?

I just unfriend. I friend people pretty fast and then just move on if we don't click. Likewise if somebody unfriends me I just assume I am not their cup of tea and I don't worry about it.



AND LASTLY

Friending memes often ask people to list their favourite TV shows, movies, books, etc., but more often than not, those aren't things people actually write about in their journal. Do you have any favourite TV shows, movies, books, etc., that you DO often write about -- not necessarily in a fandom sort of way, just in general?

I do a regular post about what books I have read recently and keep a count through the year. Those are tagged and the contents are behind a cut so they are easy to skip.

Other than that I don't really write about media unless it brings up some other thoughts I want to noodle on.


Any final thoughts you'd like to share with potential new friends?

Like I said, my journal is public so feel free to friend, I'll friend you back and we'll see how it goes.

[Edited to Add] I should probably warn people. I swear like a trucker.

Henlo

[coyoteclaw11]

Is there an interesting story behind your username?
Way back in middle school, I was a huge fan of Warrior Cats (aka Warriors by Erin Hunter). I came up with the name "Coyoteclaw" for my "warrior cat-sona" (a silver tabby with blue eyes) because I just thought it sounded pretty. The 11 came into play when I was 11 (shocker!) and my email got hacked dfghjk It's never taken anywhere so I've kept it!

Location and language(s):
Seattle, WA, USA (I am a city person. If I can't walk to a convenience store at 3 am what's the POINT). I'm only fluent in English, but I'm trying to teach myself Japanese and often pepper random Spanish throughout my vocab (most of my close friends are Cuban so I definitely picked that up from them ;u; )

Age range (e.g 20s, 30s, etc.):
Early 20s. It's weird and vaguely miserable, but I'm doing my best

Hot button/deal breaker issues that will likely lead to unfriending:
Hmm I've never had to unfriend anyone before? More often than not I'll unfollow people who post a lot about things I have no interest in. Maybe also drama and negative things. Vent posts are absolutely okay! But I don't really want to be constantly digging through negativity on my reading page :,o

Do you have an "About Me" post new friends can read to get a sense of who you are, the people you talk about regularly, etc.?
Tada! https://coyoteclaw11.dreamwidth.org/18689.html

Is your profile up-to-date or at all useful?
Not at all sfghj I just checked it and I last updated it when I was 16 sdfghjkl

List a few things you think it's important new friends know about you right away:
I tend to ramble! And I don't really write in a normal way? I picked up a lot of weird text habits from Tumblr and also I just tend to put words together in a weird way overall??? idk It's probably a bad habit but it's fun and I feel like it allows me to be really emotive in my text

You mostly write about:
Interesting things that happen to me... events I'm taking part in.... I also like to share my creative endeavors (mostly I draw, but I've been trying to write more). I do like to do those "questionoftheday" things. I think they're fun.

You never or very rarely write about:
People I know irl. Drama between me and other people... things like that. I also don't post a lot about fandom stuff, but maybe that would change if I Finally got a new obsession (I've been in a kinda limbo since 2013 :,o )

Is your journal mostly public, locked, or a mix of public and locked?
Mostly public!

Do you use filters for certain types of posts (e.g. fandom-related posts, or posts about sex, or mental health issues, etc.)?
I didn't even know DW had filters.

Your posting frequency (e.g. daily, every few days, weekly, etc.):
I'd say every few days... ish? When I'm on. I do have a habit of disappearing for several months and that's kinda consistent across most platforms. That inconsistency is the One thing I can do consistently lmao

Does your journal frequently include any of the following: memes, linkspams, gifs, photos, videos, etc?
Yes to memes and photos!

What do you enjoy most about journaling?
Idk it's fun to get my thoughts out and interact with others!

How often do you read your friends list (e.g. daily, every other day, once a week, etc.)?
L...like my reading page? When I'm "on" I'd say daily!

You really enjoy reading about:
Hmm. Idk if someone seems like a cool person, then it's rly interesting to read about the things going on in their life! Facts are also rly cool! I like informative things... which is why it's also rly cool when someone with a job idk a lot about posts about their work or someone in a different situation than me just posts about the kinds of things they encounter? It's neat stuff!

You have very little interest in reading about:
Interpersonal drama, relationships, things of that nature. I will also very, very rarely read fiction/fanfic from my reading page? Idk reading is one of those things I go through phases of, so I have to specifically be seeking it? (But I do like recs a lot! I have a whole doc full of fic recs that I refer to when I really wanna read!)

Your thoughts on journals that regularly include any of the following: memes, linkspams, gifs, photos, videos, etc?
I'm initially from Tumblr, so all those things are pretty standard to me! Memes are super neato and I might wanna do it myself! Linkspams sound Interesting and worth investigating! Gifs are... hmm. Idk if you make gifs that's super cool and I would def support your art! Reaction gifs are not Bad but they're definitely used best in moderation imo. Photos are fun!! I rarely watch videos ^^;

When it comes to comments on your posts, what matters more -- quality or quantity?
I think... they're both pretty valid? It all depends on what the commenter is comfortable with honestly. I would like some interaction? But if you don't have anything to say, you don't have to force yourself

Do you unfriend people who don't comment much, even if you know they are reading you regularly?
Mmmmnope I don't particularly care.

What is your approach when it comes to commenting on other journals?
If I have something to say I will say it! The only time I'll really like push myself to comment even if I don't have much to share is for art. I like to encourage other artists ;o; Also I know posting your art and getting no response can be super scary and disheartening, so if I can I wanna at least find something I like about the drawing and say so!

When you friend someone, but things don't really click, do you unfriend them without warning, or do you send them a note first? How do you prefer to be unfriended in similar circumstances?
That's not something I've rly come across on DW yet, so I can't speak from experience! I'm very non-confrontational, so as nice as a note sounds in terms of being upfront, it's also really scary to me. I'd probably just quietly unfriend unless I'm specifically asked to do otherwise! If someone doesn't want me on their reading page anymore, they can approach that however they feel comfortable doing so!

AND LASTLY

Friending memes often ask people to list their favourite TV shows, movies, books, etc., but more often than not, those aren't things people actually write about in their journal. Do you have any favourite TV shows, movies, books, etc., that you DO often write about -- not necessarily in a fandom sort of way, just in general?
Not really, but I can't super say how I'd post if/when I do stumble upon a new obsession? I'll just say I tend towards anime fandoms, but it's really up in the air. My long-time lowkey fandom is Harry Potter, so that may resurface occasionally! I also tend towards m/m shipping

Any final thoughts you'd like to share with potential new friends?
Hallo, nice to meet you! I apologize if I come off pretty awkward in direct conversation, but I'd love to make new friends!

Hello world

[catness]

Is there an interesting story behind your username?

It's a word I came up with, which means the quality of being a cat. Because I love cats and associate myself with them. Note: it is *not* related to The Hunger Games :)

Location and language(s):

The place that shall not be named.

Age range (e.g 20s, 30s, etc.):

50s

Hot button/deal breaker issues that will likely lead to unfriending:

Bwahaha, I've seen it all and I can't be shaken. No, wait: unmarked spoilers for my favourite shows.

Do you have an "About Me" post new friends can read to get a sense of who you are, the people you talk about regularly, etc.?

Nope, too lazy to do it.

Is your profile up-to-date or at all useful?

Old and useless, like me.

List a few things you think it's important new friends know about you right away:

I'm cynical, sarcastic, irreverent, immature, and love to play with the Dark Side. If you're too touchy / easily offended, stay away.

You mostly write about:

Programming, gaming, reviews (books/games/films etc), motivation/productivity, dreams, languages, studying, traveling (f/locked), weird ideas.

You never or very rarely write about:

Mundane life, job, politics, personally identifying info.

Is your journal mostly public, locked, or a mix of public and locked?

Mostly public.

Do you use filters for certain types of posts (e.g. fandom-related posts, or posts about sex, or mental health issues, etc.)?

Nope, can't be bothered. Friends get the whole package.

Your posting frequency (e.g. daily, every few days, weekly, etc.):

It depends. In average, every few days, unless I'm in a mood for spamming, or for hiding under a rock.

Does your journal frequently include any of the following: memes, linkspams, gifs, photos, videos, etc?

Memes, sure, can't resist a cool meme / questionnaire (like this one). The rest, not so much, but occasionally picspam, linkspam etc *will* be posted. Resistance is futile.

What do you enjoy most about journaling?

I'm a hardcore introvert. Journaling satisfies my need for social interaction without getting anywhere close to critters of flesh and blood.

How often do you read your friends list (e.g. daily, every other day, once a week, etc.)?

It depends. Mostly daily.

You really enjoy reading about:

Gaming, programming, book/film/game reviews, philosophy, weird ideas, traveling/interesting places.

You have very little interest in reading about:

Politics, (small) children, mundane stuff about life in meatspace.

Your thoughts on journals that regularly include any of the following: memes, linkspams, gifs, photos, videos, etc?

They're fine, especially if I enjoy the content. Otherwise, Scroll Down is your friend.

When it comes to comments on your posts, what matters more -- quality or quantity?

Quality.

Do you unfriend people who don't comment much, even if you know they are reading you regularly?

Of course not. It's not as if I comment much either.

What is your approach when it comes to commenting on other journals?

I comment when I have a need to say something non-trivial, and time to write it out. I'm not a diligent commenter.

When you friend someone, but things don't really click, do you unfriend them without warning, or do you send them a note first? How do you prefer to be unfriended in similar circumstances?

Without warning. They can do whatever they want.

AND LASTLY

Friending memes often ask people to list their favourite TV shows, movies, books, etc., but more often than not, those aren't things people actually write about in their journal. Do you have any favourite TV shows, movies, books, etc., that you DO often write about -- not necessarily in a fandom sort of way, just in general?

Harry Potter, Star Trek, Death Note, Breaking Bad, Pokémon Go, Sherlock Holmes, H2G2, and I'm surely forgetting a lot.


Any final thoughts you'd like to share with potential new friends?


"Some people say that cats are sneaky, evil, and cruel. True, and they have many other fine qualities as well."

OwO What's this?

[binary_sunset]

Is there an interesting story behind your username?

A bit! "Binary Sunset" is the title of Luke's theme from the Star Wars soundtrack. I had to change my tumblr URL on a dime after some Crazy Shit happened, and I've always loved both the song and it's title, so "Binary Sunset" stuck.

Location and language(s):

Northeastern United States. My native language is English, but my Spanish is not terrible (however, my German is).

Age range (e.g 20s, 30s, etc.):

I'm 20!

Hot button/deal breaker issues that will likely lead to unfriending:

If you try to police how other people express themselves and identify, I will vore you. As long as they aren't actively harming someone else, how is it any of your business?

Do you have an "About Me" post new friends can read to get a sense of who you are, the people you talk about regularly, etc.?

A bit! I have a quick self-summary on my profile as well as some more utilitarian stuff on my sticky post.

Is your profile up-to-date or at all useful?

Yup! I try to keep it as up-to-date as I can.

List a few things you think it's important new friends know about you right away:

1. I am nonbinary and use she/her and he/him pronouns.
2. The fandoms I'm in are mostly past their prime.
3. I love engagement with my posts, especially discussing different ideas.

You mostly write about:

Most of what lives on my blog is fandom-related. I do a list of fic recs every Friday (usually... skipped this week because I didn't read anything), as well as advertise my own fics. Most of my personal posts are locked to people I've interacted with in the past and usually involve me rambling about something going on in The Real World. You're really not missing much, I mostly write those to vent when my brain is cluttered.

You never or very rarely write about:

In terms of fandom content, I don't write a whole lot of meta. I love reading other people's ideas, it's just not what I focus on. My approach to fandom is "canon is a slowly rotting corpse and I have come to pick out the best parts and leave the rest." So yeah, don't expect a whole lot of deep thinkpieces about character motivations or symbolism. I tend to channel things that give me The Most Feelings into my fics.

Not that I hate meta as a concept or anything, I just do a lot of literary analysis for my degree, so I'd prefer to write something else in my free time.

Is your journal mostly public, locked, or a mix of public and locked?

Mostly public. As mentioned above, I sometimes lock posts about my personal life, but unless you're super invested in me as a person, I doubt you'd be missing much.

Do you use filters for certain types of posts (e.g. fandom-related posts, or posts about sex, or mental health issues, etc.)?

I didn't even know filters were a thing you could do on this website. But no, if there's something I'm not interested in, I usually scroll past it.

Your posting frequency (e.g. daily, every few days, weekly, etc.):

I post at least once a week. Fic Recs happen (almost) every Friday, and I usually find something to post in between them. Most of the time, it's a fic I've uploaded or a letter for an exchange I've entered, but sometimes it's something else entirely.

Does your journal frequently include any of the following: memes, linkspams, gifs, photos, videos, etc?

Not frequently. My content is pretty text-based, but I love making graphics and icons when I have the time. I find memes to be pretty fun, but I don't stumble across them particularly often.

What do you enjoy most about journaling?

I mostly like capturing who I am and what I'm thinking at a specific point in time. It's like a little snapshot of what's on your mind at a specific time of a specific day. Pretty fun!

How often do you read your friends list (e.g. daily, every other day, once a week, etc.)?

Basically never. If you friend me, I get the notification and usually friend back, but that's just about it.

I usually scroll through my reading page at least once a day.

You really enjoy reading about:

Other people's writing experiences, experiences in fandom, and their thoughts and feelings about whatever canon it is that they're following.

You have very little interest in reading about:

I hate to be That Bitch, but I usually don't read a whole lot of political posts on here. I understand that the real world is important, and I care a great deal about the state of world affairs and understand that other people do as well, it's just not really what I personally come to Dreamwidth for. I feel like the internet is so saturated with current events that it's kind of nice to have a place to go and just be absorbed into fandom space for a while.

Your thoughts on journals that regularly include any of the following: memes, linkspams, gifs, photos, videos, etc?

Sounds like fun! I don't follow a lot of y'all, so I think it'd be nice to diversify my reading page a bit.

When it comes to comments on your posts, what matters more -- quality or quantity?

All comments are good comments. I mean, beautifully-written and insightful comments are absolutely wonderful, but not everyone can churn those out every day. I appreciate any and all engagement I receive because, to quote John Mulaney



Do you unfriend people who don't comment much, even if you know they are reading you regularly?

No. I only really unfriend/unsubscribe if I don't enjoy your content.

What is your approach when it comes to commenting on other journals?

If I feel like I have something productive or relevant to say, I generally say it. I'm very loud, and the dopamine rush from seeing notifications in my inbox is a powerful motivator. I joined DW after escaping from tumblr because of its focus on community rather than just screaming into a void and hoping someone reblogs. You can have actual conversations with people on here and it's awesome!

When you friend someone, but things don't really click, do you unfriend them without warning, or do you send them a note first? How do you prefer to be unfriended in similar circumstances?

I don't really unfriend people particularly often.

That being said, if someone is causing trouble or is a toxic presence in my journal, I'll probably have a private word with them and if the behaviour doesn't improve, I'll unfriend. But hopefully it won't have to come to that.

AND LASTLY

Friending memes often ask people to list their favourite TV shows, movies, books, etc., but more often than not, those aren't things people actually write about in their journal. Do you have any favourite TV shows, movies, books, etc., that you DO often write about -- not necessarily in a fandom sort of way, just in general?

Dreamwidth is kind of my designated fandom space, so everything I write about is in one fannish capacity or another.

In general, the fandoms I write for most often are Fantastic Beasts and Call Me By Your Name (problematic fav, I know), but I've been on a Kingsman kick lately and the release of the Good Omens TV show is giving me a mighty need to revisit my favourite ineffable husbands as well. I also love Oscar Wilde.

I've seen a lot of the Marvel movies, but I've never really written for any of them. My favourites are Thor: Ragnarok and Captain Marvel, and I'm more than happy to talk Marvel, both in private and in the comments on others' posts. My favourite OG Avenger is Steve, for the record.

Any final thoughts you'd like to share with potential new friends?

I wrote this while VERY tired, so please excuse how dumb I may sound.

But if I seem like a good fit for your Dreamwidth experience, consider giving me a sub?

oh hi

[ayebydan]

Is there an interesting story behind your username?

Maybe? It started as a private place for a few friends to talk about my mental health and diabetes and in scots it means 'everlasting. I was determined that I would outlast whatever was coming for me. I am not sure if that is cool, weird or boring tbh. You decide. 

Location and language(s):

Scotland so English, Scottish- English, Scots, French and German though the latter are dodgy and some Spanish. Mostly I understand sports interviews and songs. 

Age range (e.g 20s, 30s, etc.): 27 

Hot button/deal breaker issues that will likely lead to unfriending:


Most of the general isms. Don't be homophobic, xenophobic, anti semitic General 'don't be a berk' 101

Do you have an "About Me" post new friends can read to get a sense of who you are, the people you talk about regularly, etc.?
ayebydan.dreamwidth.org/59092.html

Is your profile up-to-date or at all useful?

I'd like to think so. Yes. I will go with yes. 

List a few things you think it's important new friends know about you right away:

I am disabled with type one diabetes (plus may other gremlins) and I rant about it a lot. Sometimes it is part of a post and sometimes it is the only part of  a post.

I am very random. 

You mostly write about:

Me and what I have done that day. Semi regular posts include links to my icon posts. I never link to my fic comm. I talk about my son a lot who is in fact a 6 year old lhasa apso dog who had a stroke last year. I'm queer so that comes up. WWE, sometimes films. Politics here and there. I am a mixed bag. 

You never or very rarely write about:


TV shows?  I talk about wrestling sometimes which is a show and I talk about sports but I will not ramble about a weekly show. Mostly because none of us see it at the same time. 


Is your journal mostly public, locked, or a mix of public and locked?


Mostly locked. I committed to leaving my friday5s open and then that comm petered out. But if you circle me I'll circle back. I am not fussy.

Do you use filters for certain types of posts (e.g. fandom-related posts, or posts about sex, or mental health issues, etc.)?


No but I will use trigger warnings for most things unless I know my list is okay without them. BUT I am always open to a pm requesting a tw pr cw which I will always respect, no explanation needed. 

Your posting frequency (e.g. daily, every few days, weekly, etc.):

I can go a week without posting and then post 5 times in a day. I am very random and sometimes spammy. Sorry.

Does your journal frequently include any of the following: memes, linkspams, gifs, photos, videos, etc?

 I love all of these but I will always put most behind a cut because if anything I remember when the internet was a screaming phone connection. 

What do you enjoy most about journaling?

Getting my thoughts out for sure. But also engaging with people from across the world over such diverse things. Some friends will talk to about wresting. Some will talk about politics. Some talk about Harry Potter.  It is so diverse yet so fulfilling. 

How often do you read your friends list (e.g. daily, every other day, once a week, etc.)?

If not every day then absolutely every second. 

You really enjoy reading about:

• your life. i am one of those folks that is interested. XD
• meta. pretty much any fandom? i find meta cool. come at me
• pets, pics, stories of how they ruined your life. yes please
• your fic. plot, ideas, pairs, fails, yes
• where you live? general politics, how it works, all that 

You have very little interest in reading about:


ok, I will sound like a horrible person but small children? If part of your post is 'X learned to Do Y today and I am so proud' then sure, cool. But if your whole journal is a diary of your small children growing into a bigger person then I am not interested. I'm child free. It is not my thing. DO your thing. Love you for it. But, not for me


Your thoughts on journals that regularly include any of the following: memes, linkspams, gifs, photos, videos, etc?

Cool! Will probably steal to copy most of it. 

When it comes to comments on your posts, what matters more -- quality or quantity?

I don't know. You may get a quantity of comments you don't want to be friends with.Or maybe without that large group you would not make a large group of friends either way. I guess quantity allows you to find quality. But quality is each to their own. 

Do you unfriend people who don't comment much, even if you know they are reading you regularly?

No, but I do cut access from people who give me no interaction as it triggers my anxiety, 

What is your approach when it comes to commenting on other journals?

I try to comment as much as I can, even if it is just a heart or such to let the poster know I read and I

When you friend someone, but things don't really click, do you unfriend them without warning, or do you send them a note first? How do you prefer to be unfriended in similar circumstances?

I only uncircle people if we have not interacted for a long time and so I feel uncomfortable about them seeing my posts. I expect them to feel the same. 








AND LASTLY

Friending memes often ask people to list their favourite TV shows, movies, books, etc., but more often than not, those aren't things people actually write about in their journal. Do you have any favourite TV shows, movies, books, etc., that you DO often write about -- not necessarily in a fandom sort of way, just in general?


Sports such as tennis, football, and f1 appear on a semi regular basis but nothing to write home about. 

Any final thoughts you'd like to share with potential new friends?

Sometimes you just need a cuppa.