Seeking New Friends in New Year
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findingfriendsIs there an interesting story behind your username?
My last initial and contraction of my first name, G. Remy, and you can call me Remy.
Location and language(s):
Central Texas, English.
Age range (e.g 20s, 30s, etc.):
40s
Hot button/deal breaker issues that will likely lead to unfriending:
Any triggering political post, and as I've gotten into trouble in the past discussing the subject. My ideology is all over the place, and I'm only open to other beliefs if they're expressed civilly.
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.?
Yes, here.
Is your profile up-to-date or at all useful?
I think so.
List a few things you think it's important new friends know about you right away:
I'm a high-IQ autistic and severely PTSD, so I cuss a lot.
You mostly write about:
Video games, books, streaming television, movies, maybe politics since I've grown a pair and have tried to be more vocal in my beliefs.
You never or very rarely write about:
Fashion, I guess?
Is your journal mostly public, locked, or a mix of public and locked?
A combination of both.
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.):
Daily, I guess.
Does your journal frequently include any of the following: memes, linkspams, gifs, photos, videos, etc?
Yes, I try to include those.
What do you enjoy most about journaling?
Getting my unique autistic perspective off my chest.
How often do you read your friends list (e.g. daily, every other day, once a week, etc.)?
Daily.
You really enjoy reading about:
New perspectives.
You have very little interest in reading about:
Toxic politics.
Your thoughts on journals that regularly include any of the following: memes, linkspams, gifs, photos, videos, etc?
I'm fine with those as long as the images aren't offensive or triggering.
When it comes to comments on your posts, what matters more -- quality or quantity?
A combination of both.
Do you unfriend people who don't comment much, even if you know they are reading you regularly?
No.
What is your approach when it comes to commenting on other journals?
I try to be firm but civil if I disagree with something.
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 unwatch their journal, but I may occasionally call them out via private note.
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?
Yes, I am a huge Star Wars fan, as I think the franchise will always be relevant, and occasionally interlace my views, i.e. political, with analogies to the series. I also love RPGs and reviewing them.
Any final thoughts you'd like to share with potential new friends?
I think I've covered everything.
My last initial and contraction of my first name, G. Remy, and you can call me Remy.
Location and language(s):
Central Texas, English.
Age range (e.g 20s, 30s, etc.):
40s
Hot button/deal breaker issues that will likely lead to unfriending:
Any triggering political post, and as I've gotten into trouble in the past discussing the subject. My ideology is all over the place, and I'm only open to other beliefs if they're expressed civilly.
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.?
Yes, here.
Is your profile up-to-date or at all useful?
I think so.
List a few things you think it's important new friends know about you right away:
I'm a high-IQ autistic and severely PTSD, so I cuss a lot.
You mostly write about:
Video games, books, streaming television, movies, maybe politics since I've grown a pair and have tried to be more vocal in my beliefs.
You never or very rarely write about:
Fashion, I guess?
Is your journal mostly public, locked, or a mix of public and locked?
A combination of both.
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.):
Daily, I guess.
Does your journal frequently include any of the following: memes, linkspams, gifs, photos, videos, etc?
Yes, I try to include those.
What do you enjoy most about journaling?
Getting my unique autistic perspective off my chest.
How often do you read your friends list (e.g. daily, every other day, once a week, etc.)?
Daily.
You really enjoy reading about:
New perspectives.
You have very little interest in reading about:
Toxic politics.
Your thoughts on journals that regularly include any of the following: memes, linkspams, gifs, photos, videos, etc?
I'm fine with those as long as the images aren't offensive or triggering.
When it comes to comments on your posts, what matters more -- quality or quantity?
A combination of both.
Do you unfriend people who don't comment much, even if you know they are reading you regularly?
No.
What is your approach when it comes to commenting on other journals?
I try to be firm but civil if I disagree with something.
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 unwatch their journal, but I may occasionally call them out via private note.
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?
Yes, I am a huge Star Wars fan, as I think the franchise will always be relevant, and occasionally interlace my views, i.e. political, with analogies to the series. I also love RPGs and reviewing them.
Any final thoughts you'd like to share with potential new friends?
I think I've covered everything.