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Is there an interesting story behind your username? I lived in 東京都江戸川区松島X丁目 (Matsushima X-chome, Edogawa-ku, Tokyo) for seven years; it's the longest I've lived anywhere but the house I grew up in. I started going by Meep Matsushima because I needed a last name.

Location and language(s): D.C. suburbs, USA; English & 少し日本語

Age range: 30s

Hot button/deal breaker issues that will likely lead to unfriending: Let's do this the other way: I'm a disabled neurodivergent genderqueer lesbian Jew-in-progress. I'll let you make your assumptions from there.

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. It's here but it's friends only, like the rest of my journal.

Is your profile up-to-date or at all useful? It's up-to-date, but not especially detailed.

List a few things you think it's important new friends know about you right away: I'm disabled; I don't write about my disability(ies) in graphic detail but sometimes, when I'm having a symptom flare, I'll post about it a lot. I don't mean to be a downer, but sometimes that's what's on my mind.

You mostly write about: I write about my daily life, or sometimes an idea I've been chewing on lately. I'm a school librarian and graduate student, so I'll often write about that, or my (mis)adventures in learning to drive in my 30s, or what I'm reading/watching.

You never or very rarely write about: I don't really "do" fandom, so you won't see me posting fics or fanart or anything like that.

Is your journal mostly public, locked, or a mix of public and locked? Its 100% locked.

Do you use filters for certain types of posts? No, but I use cuts when I'm writing about something particularly sensitive and/or boring. If there's a topic you don't want to read about, you're welcome to give me a heads up and I'll warn and cut for it if it comes up.

Your posting frequency: Erratic, but I'm trying to get more consistent.

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

What do you enjoy most about journaling? I like writing about my daily life and knowing that it's there to look back on. My LiveJournal (archived on another account here) goes back to the year I started high school; I can flip to a random date and see what was on my mind 10, almost 20 years ago. I've been on LJ/Dw for over half my life.

How often do you read your friends list? I read daily, although I comment infrequently.

You really enjoy reading about: I like reading about people's daily lives. This was one of the things I really loved about LiveJournal, vs. keeping a private diary. I liked the intimacy of sharing these peeks into our private lives, especially people who were living really different lives from me.

You have very little interest in reading about: I don't really read fanfiction any more and, since I sometimes check Dw on my breaks at work, I'd ask any NSFW content to be under a cut. (No judge, but my computer monitor is visible from the circ desk.)

Your thoughts on journals that regularly include any of the following: memes, linkspams, gifs, photos, videos, etc? I mean, you do you, but if that's the majority of your posts, we probably won't get on too well? At least, not as Dw friends.

When it comes to comments on your posts, what matters more -- quality or quantity? Whatever, I don't mind. Don't spam, obviously.

Do you unfriend people who don't comment much, even if you know they are reading you regularly? Nope! That would be wildly hypocritical of me.

What is your approach when it comes to commenting on other journals? If you like to get lots of comments, please let me know - I generally don't comment unless I've got something (hopefully) thoughtful to add..

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 we're just not clicking, I'll probably reach out. There are a few specific circumstances where I might quietly see myself out, like surprise! proselytizing!! (I do not mean talking about your religious life or taking joy in your own religious experiences. I actually love to hear about that, from any religion! I mean something like getting in my comments telling me to come to Jesus.)

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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? There are a few that come up: The Hunger Games, Redwall, Harry Potter (specifically, my frustration with the fandom that won't let go despite the author's turn for the worse), His Dark Materials, The Silmarillion, TSUBASA: RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE, Saiyuki and Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood. Others that I've engaged with recently and might write about more as I watch/read: Interview with the Vampire, Rings of Power, and Criminal Minds (my problematic fave).

Any final thoughts you'd like to share with potential new friends? There was no question about hobbies, so I want to say that I am a crocheter! I love talking and learning about different fiber crafts - or any kind of craft, really!

Current Mood: hopeful

horse_spirit

Hi all, it’s been awhile since I’ve posted an introduction/add me post here. I’m J or Horse-Spirit; my pronouns are she/her. Some of my hobbies are reading, blogging, listening to most kinds of music, and horseback riding…just to name a few things. I write about a wide array of subjects, from album reviews, to what my life is like as a disabled/chronically ill person, to media I consume that impacts me in some way. I also write about what it’s like for me in terms of the trauma I’ve been through/what my healing journey with trauma has been/is like. I am a feminist who also discusses my feminism/things that make me angry about the patriarchy and life as a whole. I do have an “about me” post as a sticky post on my DW, as well as another sticky post that is about what I expect from folks whom enter my space. Other than that though, I have no desire for my blog to be attached to me directly. Many of my posts are public, though the more personal ones are private. I enforce my blog rules, though if I feel we would get along, I will give you access to my private posts. No shame about subscribing/unsubscribing from my blog; as my blog tagline suggests, I know I am not for everyone but that I’m definitely for *someone*. Lastly, if you’re an anti-masker, anti-vaxxer/conservative politically, don’t bother following my blog; we definitely won’t get along. 18+ ONLY.

jerrbear_81

Is there an interesting story behind your username? Nope. It's just my nickname (sans the 81)

Location and language(s): Midwestern United States. I mainly speak English, but I do know a few Tagalog words and phrases

Age range (e.g 20s, 30s, etc.): I'm in my forties

Hot button/deal breaker issues that will likely lead to unfriending: Bigotry. Especially racism, homophobia, transphobia, and ableism

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.? Not a post, but I did fill in the About Me that section on 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'm severely disabled to the point that I qualify as a quadriplegic. Can be opinionated. I want to be understood, not pitied

You mostly write about: Whatever is on my mind or documenting my day. I also plan on posting some of my writing

You never or very rarely write about: Most likely I'll never write stories featuring straight folk as main characters. Or, I would very rarely write those stories

Is your journal mostly public, locked, or a mix of public and locked? It's going to be a mix of public and locked. Some of the stories I want to post will be NSFW

Do you use filters for certain types of posts (e.g. fandom-related posts, or posts about sex, or mental health issues, etc.)? Yes. Or, at the least, they would be tagged and/or placed behind a cut

Your posting frequency (e.g. daily, every few days, weekly, etc.): Sporadic at best. Sometimes it will be daily, but most likely it will be anywhere between every few days and weekly

Does your journal frequently include any of the following: memes, linkspams, gifs, photos, videos, etc? It probably will at some point. Although, I doubt I'm going linkspam very much

What do you enjoy most about journaling? Not only does it give me something to do, but it gives me a chance to practice some writing. I also like the social aspect of blogging

How often do you read your friends list (e.g. daily, every other day, once a week, etc.)? I try to look at least every other day. Failing that, once a week. However, I definitely take a look when I go on the site

You really enjoy reading about: In regards to blogs, anything relatable. If we're talking books, definitely fantasy

You have very little interest in reading about: Conservative politics

Your thoughts on journals that regularly include any of the following: memes, linkspams, gifs, photos, videos, etc? I have no issues with any of these

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? No. The reasons I may unfriend someone is either because they are being offensive, I find them unpleasant, or we have a falling out. I rarely drop people (though I might drift away if we don't talk enough)

What is your approach when it comes to commenting on other journals? I'll usually comment on anything that catches my eye. But, if I don't comment, that doesn't mean I didn't like the post. Sometimes I just can't think of anything 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? Usually I'll unfriend without warning. The only time I prefer to be unfriended with a note is if I did something hurtful

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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 don't write about that stuff often, but I might make mention of stuff I like

Any final thoughts you'd like to share with potential new friends? Wolf Parade is an awesome band!

Current Mood: cheerful
Current Location: Somewhere in the Midwest
Current Music: Carry On – Fun

niko_reubens

Is there an interesting story behind your username? I don't know about interesting, but the story behind it is this... my name is Niko, my favorite singer is Sean Altman -- like, I'd marry the man if I could -- so I chose to go by Niko_Altman.

Location and language(s): Ohio, USA. I speak English, Russian, and a little Icelandic. Learning (and failing miserably at) Hebrew.

Age range (e.g 20s, 30s, etc.): I'm in my early 30s.

Hot button/deal breaker issues that will likely lead to unfriending: I don't play well with anti-vaxxers/anti-maskers/Trump supporters/bigots in general.

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! It's one I did for the snowflake challenge, but yeah! It's pinned to my blog. I also recommend people read my profile too.

Is your profile up-to-date or at all useful? Yes, my profile is up to date :D

List a few things you think it's important new friends know about you right away: I ramble about my fave bands/video games/tv shows and life in general a lot. I also post my fanfics, or links to them. I sometimes post often, or go a few days to a week without posting, depending on my mental state.

You mostly write about: Life happenings, thoughts, venting about work, fandom stuff.

You never or very rarely write about: Politics, unless it's something I feel I need to vent about, but that's rare.

Is your journal mostly public, locked, or a mix of public and locked? Locked. I had some fandom drama happen on tumblr (lies and rumors being told about me, which sucks), and if it follows me here, I don't want the witch hunters reading my personal posts.

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 do warn for triggers and cut posts if they are long.

Your posting frequency (e.g. daily, every few days, weekly, etc.): Daily/weekly, unless I don't have the spoons.

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

What do you enjoy most about journaling? Getting my thoughts out and getting to know everyone!

How often do you read your friends list (e.g. daily, every other day, once a week, etc.)? Every day. I may not comment, but know that I do read the posts.

You really enjoy reading about: Common interests and whatnot!

You have very little interest in reading about: Honestly, there's not much except for politics that I have little interest in reading about.

Your thoughts on journals that regularly include any of the following: memes, linkspams, gifs, photos, videos, etc? I don't mind any of it.

When it comes to comments on your posts, what matters more -- quality or quantity? I don't know. I like talking to people though.

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 comment when I can, or when I have the spoons to comment.

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 tbh.

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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? HAHAHAHA. I post like crazy about my fandoms and things. I'm currently only in the LazyTown fandom and the fandom for Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego (the gameshow), somewhat in the pro-wrestling fandom, and also in the fandoms of my fave bands/singers. I also post about video games. As I said previously, I also have a tendency to post my fanfics, or link to them.

Any final thoughts you'd like to share with potential new friends? Just "HELLO!" and feel free to comment if you'd like to be added. I'm an open book so ask questions if you'd like too.

Current Mood: calm

author_by_night

Is there an interesting story behind your username? I was in high school when I signed up for fanfiction.net, back in the early 2000's, and thought "Author By Night" sounded super edgy. The name just stuck, all the way to my current fandom.

Location and language(s): The US (possibly Canada in the near future because... yeah). My native tongue is English.

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

Hot button/deal breaker issues that will likely lead to unfriending: Bigotry of any kind. Queerphobia, racism, sexism, etc.

Also, due to past experiences I have to say this - don't post my posts or comments on your journal or anywhere else because they bothered you. That will result in an immediate defriending. I can't believe I have to say this, but it's been a problem in the past, so apparently it needs to be said.

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. Otherwise my DW is mostly flocked.

Is your profile up-to-date or at all useful? Not really.

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

I think the questions below cover it.

You mostly write about: Why people do the things they do, fandom thoughts, general media and entertainment thoughts, spiritual stuff (non-secular, I just like speculating), random observations. I'll often find questions on the internet (Quora and AskReddit, mostly) and answer them. Sometimes I also tackle reddit advice subs.

I do occasionally talk about politics - I'm very left leaning (US). However, there's already so much on twitter and Facebook that DW is generally where I come to not think/talk about how deeply angered and saddened I am by the state of my country.

You never or very rarely write about: Day to day life. I'm the odd one out in that this really isn't a journal where I talk about what I had for breakfast, what I bought at the store, etc. When I do talk about my personal life, it's usually something specific. I'm conversational, not brief.

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

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.): It varies, but generally two or three times a week.

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

What do you enjoy most about journaling? Sharing my thoughts and hearing what others think!

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

You really enjoy reading about:/you have very little interest in reading about: I love conversational posts where we can talk about any given subject, be it something in my friends' personal lives, fandom, whatever else.

I'm far less interested in "daily life" posts, which I realize makes me the odd one out. Which is not the same thing as "real life". I love getting to know my friends, however many personal details they do or don't share, but I find it hard to engage with posts that stick to what the poster had for breakfast or how they bought new shoes.

Your thoughts on journals that regularly include any of the following: memes, linkspams, gifs, photos, videos, etc? That's really hard to say. I guess it kind of goes back to what I said above? If they spark conversation, give interesting insight into things, then that's one thing. If you just post pictures of your back porch with no context, and that's all or almost all you post, I'm probably not going to comment very much.

When it comes to comments on your posts, what matters more -- quality or quantity? Eh, I'm not going to monitor how other people comment.

Do you unfriend people who don't comment much, even if you know they are reading you regularly? It's usually a combination of things - they've stopped posting, we just don't click, etc.

What is your approach when it comes to commenting on other journals? I don't always comment, but I try to when I have something to say! That being said, my comments are sometimes on the longer side, which I know not everyone likes.

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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 appreciate this question! (And you're absolutely right. Even in fandom friending memes, which is why I've stopped doing those.)

Specific things I sometimes talk about, AND/OR would love to talk about more:

- Schitt's Creek (currently the only fandom I read/write fic for)

- Our Flag Means Death (enough people on my flist are in that fandom that I actually should post about it more...)

- Buffyverse (but Joss Whedon is garbage)

- The Good Place

- Firefly (again, Joss Whedon is garbage)

- Crazy Ex Girlfriend

- Harry Potter (JK Rowling is dead to me, though)

- Parks and Recreation

I also love talking fannishness/nerdiness in general. That being said, I'm not really into tumblr fandom, and there have been a few translation issues lately because of that. Just so you're aware. (Someone mentioned "purity culture" and I thought they were talking about purity culture in evangelical Christianity. Apparently in fandom, that term means something different. Just to give an example.)

moontrips

Is there an interesting story behind your username? no

Location and language(s): US, English

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

Hot button/deal breaker issues that will likely lead to unfriending: nsfw fandom content, the things listed in my bio

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 bio and pinned post exist, yes

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

List a few things you think it's important new friends know about you right away: I am seeking interaction on here. I understand people don't always have stuff to say, but if I'm here to make friends but all we do is silently follow each other, that's not much of a friendship. I've failed so far to stick to stuff like this because people don't interact. I suck at interacting myself tho, but that may be because I've yet to find anyone I super click with. but I like this place much more than... say, twitter.

You mostly write about: video games and other dumb stuff

You never or very rarely write about: anything I'm not into

Is your journal mostly public, locked, or a mix of public and locked? it's new and I'm unsure about what approach I want to take.

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.): I dunno. we'll see how I feel. I used to hold myself to a weird rigid weekly thing and then stopped posting altogether... hoping making myself be more fluid with it will make me want to post more.

Does your journal frequently include any of the following: memes, linkspams, gifs, photos, videos, etc? maybe pictures, we'll see. posting them is kind of a pain, but maybe.

What do you enjoy most about journaling?

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

You really enjoy reading about: I dunno.

You have very little interest in reading about: check my bio for this

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

When it comes to comments on your posts, what matters more -- quality or quantity? I don't know, really.

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 comment when I can. uh.

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 silently remove people, and don't need notification from others that may not be interested in my journal anymore.

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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? new journal... we'll see. Splatoon and Old School RuneScape may be semi-frequently posted about.

Any final thoughts you'd like to share with potential new friends? sorry this post kind of sucks lol

writingxtarot74

Is there an interesting story behind your username? Not really; just enjoy writing and Tarot :)

Location and language(s): Florida. English.

Age range (e.g 20s, 30s, etc.): 40s

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

Honestly, not much – I’ve had friends and associates from across the political spectrum, from very liberal to very conservative. What matters to me is if you’re a good person and we click, not what your political affiliations are. Mostly, I just keep my politics to myself.

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.? Yep! writingxtarot74 | Intro Post (dreamwidth.org)

Is your profile up-to-date or at all useful? It’s pretty up to date, but my intro post has more info.

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

I’d say that I’m not interested in politics / social justice journals, if that’s important to you. My politics don’t fall neatly into either right or left; I agree and disagree with bits and pieces from all parties (including third parties like the Greens or Libertarians), but I feel no single party truly represents me, hence changing my voter’s card from Democrat to NPA (No Party Affiliation).

You mostly write about: Everyday this and that; I’m trying to work more with Tarot and Oracle cards, so I’ll post a daily draw to get more practice.

You never or very rarely write about: Fanfiction / fandom – was into it BIG time back in the day, but not so much anymore. Though I appreciate good fan fiction.

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

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

I might, for Tarot studies or if I post any fiction writing.

Your posting frequency (e.g. daily, every few days, weekly, etc.): I plan on once or twice per week.

Does your journal frequently include any of the following: memes, linkspams, gifs, photos, videos, etc? Memes, linkspams, gifs, eh…not really. Photos maybe and videos of MST3K shorts or oracle and Tarot reviews / flip throughs.

What do you enjoy most about journaling? Having an outlet and connections with (hopefully) kindred spirits 😊

How often do you read your friends list (e.g. daily, every other day, once a week, etc.)? Once or twice per week, the same time as I post.

You really enjoy reading about: People’s everyday lives, especially their spiritual journeys.

You have very little interest in reading about: Politics / social justice, etc.

Your thoughts on journals that regularly include any of the following: memes, linkspams, gifs, photos, videos, etc? Depends – if this is ALL you post then I’m not interested.

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

A little of both.

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

Depends, I mean if we have a good connection when we do comment, then of course I won’t unfriend. But if we never speak to each other, then what’s the point?

What is your approach when it comes to commenting on other journals? I try to comment consistently.

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? Only once did I did an unfriending, and I just made a general announcement on my journal, but of course not named who I removed – it was just that I was removing people who I added but we rarely, if ever, communicated.

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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?

Vintage gothic novels from the 60s and 70s, as they’re neat 😊

Any books on spirituality that I’m reading and I find helpful.

I’m a Tarot and Oracle geek so I’ll post on that 😊

Fandom – not really into it at the moment.

I may talk about a movie I just saw that I really liked and provide the link, if possible.

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

Nice to meet you! Hope to find some kindred spirits 😊

kraken_galactico

Is there an interesting story behind your username? Nope. I just like sea monsters and space.
Location and language(s): U.S.A. (Texas), I speak English y Español.
Age range (e.g 20s, 30s, etc.): 30s.
Hot button/deal breaker issues that will likely lead to unfriending:
-Racism, transphobia, xenophobia, homophobia, classism, sexism, fatphobia, ableism, religious intolerance, elitism, slut-shaming, and anti-science rhetoric.
-If you make me feel uncomfortable or creeped out (inappropriate messages, demanding my time/attention/personal info/etc).
-Frequently posting sensitive or NSFW content without a content warning and cut/filter.
-Rudeness, toward me or others.
-If I comment on your posts and you never comment on mine.
-If your content is absolutely nothing but fanfiction (especially if it's a fandom I'm not even a part of XD).
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.? Not at the moment. I might put one up after this.
Is your profile up-to-date or at all useful? Yes it's up-to-date, and it has a comprehensive list of my interests.
List a few things you think it's important new friends know about you right away:
-I value empathy in my friends.
-In regards to politics, I am very left leaning.
-I'm not interested in forming any romantic or sexual connections/relationships with anyone.
-I ~~never~~ rarely use anyone's ~~real~~ government name (including my own) in my posts.
-Please refrain from offering me unsolicited advice.
-I just recently joined Dreamwidth, so I only have about 16 or so journal entries up right now.
You mostly write about: art, books, culture, day-to-day life, exercise, family, fiction, food, gardening, homesteading, memories, mental health, movies and tv shows, music, poetry, work.
You never or very rarely write about: diets, hard drugs, fanfiction, my sex life, and sporting events.
Is your journal mostly public, locked, or a mix of public and locked? Mixed.
Do you use filters for certain types of posts (e.g. fandom-related posts, or posts about sex, or mental health issues, etc.)? Yes.
Your posting frequency (e.g. daily, every few days, weekly, etc.): It varies.
Does your journal frequently include any of the following: memes, linkspams, gifs, photos, videos, etc? Links and photos, yes. Links are typically to current works (drawings, paintings, and poetry) on my art page. Photos are usually selfies or of pets, plants, and artwork. I'm trying to remember to include image descriptions whenever I do post photos.
What do you enjoy most about journaling? Looking back on life.
How often do you read your friends list (e.g. daily, every other day, once a week, etc.)? Daily.
You really enjoy reading about: art, baking, cooking, crafts, DIY projects, dolls, fiction, folklore and mythology, foraging and wild crafting, gardening, homemaking, homesteading, mesoamerican history, modern fashion, photography, poetry, sewing, and videography.
You have very little interest in reading about: addiction, conservative talking points, diets, eating disorders, self-harm.
Your thoughts on journals that regularly include any of the following: memes, linkspams, gifs, photos, videos, etc? As long as that's not all that you post, it's typically fine.
When it comes to comments on your posts, what matters more -- quality or quantity? Quality, I guess? I don't need lengthy (or frequent) comments, just genuine ones.
Do you unfriend people who don't comment much, even if you know they are reading you regularly? Yes, I'll revoke access to my journal if they absolutely never comment on any of my posts.
What is your approach when it comes to commenting on other journals? I do comment regularly, but I probably won't comment on every single post.
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? Unless we've become particularly close, I will unfriend/unsubscribe/revoke access without warning and would prefer if others do the same. Let's not make a whole thing out of 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? No, not really. If and when I write about those things, it's usually because that's what I'm actually reading/watching/playing at that time.
Any final thoughts you'd like to share with potential new friends? Please comment on this entry before adding me.

And be well and stay safe out there.

Current Mood: hopeful

pianogurl330

Is there an interesting story behind your username? I played piano most of my life, I'm a girl, and my birthday lol

Location and language(s): USA/English

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

Hot button/deal breaker issues that will likely lead to unfriending: I won't add homophobes, racist, Trumpers, anti-vaxxers, anti-science, & just plain mean

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 and I updated it last month :)

Is your profile up-to-date or at all useful? Yes I just added to it

List a few things you think it's important new friends know about you right away: I like to read, do cross-stitch, spend time with my husband & our two cats.

You mostly write about: My life, fandoms, books I've read, memes

You never or very rarely write about: Not sure I post what I'm feeling at the time.

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

Do you use filters for certain types of posts (e.g. fandom-related posts, or posts about sex, or mental health issues, etc.)? Sometimes, but I mostly use cuts when I'm posting pics of my cats

Your posting frequency (e.g. daily, every few days, weekly, etc.): I just got back into last month so weekly/every few days

Does your journal frequently include any of the following: memes, linkspams, gifs, photos, videos, etc? I like to do memes, surveys, post photos of my cats & cross-stitch

What do you enjoy most about journaling? I like getting my thoughts out, getting feedback, & reading about others' life

How often do you read your friends list (e.g. daily, every other day, once a week, etc.)? I read my friends list after I post & try to comment when I can.

You really enjoy reading about: Fiction, Mystery, Jane Austen, Harry Potter, Anne of Green Gables, Sci Fi, I've been on mystery books with cats kick lately

You have very little interest in reading about: I try anything

Your thoughts on journals that regularly include any of the following: memes, linkspams, gifs, photos, videos, etc? Don't mind it

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? I don't unfriend

What is your approach when it comes to commenting on other journals? I read what they are saying and try to offer support and/or interest what they posted.

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 unfriend.

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?
Ok copying this from my user info page:
TV Shows: All Creatures Great & Small ♥ Arcane ♥ Attack on Titan ♥ Buffy the Vampire Slayer ♥ The Big Bang Theory ♥ Doctor Who ♥ Downton Abbey ♥ Full House/Fuller House ♥ Friends ♥ Gilmore Girls ♥ Golden Girls ♥ The Good Witch ♥ Growing Pains ♥ Grey's Anatomy ♥ General Hospital ♥ How I Met Your Mother ♥ Law & Order: SVU ♥ Lost ♥ The Mandalorian ♥ The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel ♥ Monty Python & the Flying Circus ♥ Modern Family ♥ Only Murders in the Building ♥ Outlander ♥ Parks & Rec ♥ Parenthood ♥ Pushing Daisies ♥ The Office ♥ Sailor Moon ♥ Sanditon ♥ Scandal ♥ The Simpsons ♥ Spongebob Squarepants ♥ Seinfeld ♥ Supernatural ♥ Star Trek: Next Generation ♥ Virgin River ♥ Veronica Mars ♥
Movies: ♥ Phantom of the Opera ♥ Brokeback Mountain ♥ Charlie and the Chocolate Factory ♥ Devil Wears Prada ♥ Ever After ♥ Finding Neverland ♥ Finding Nemo ♥ Mamma Mia ♥ The Little Mermaid ♥ Lord of the Rings trilogy ♥ Madgascar ♥ Nightmare Before Christmas ♥ Pirates of the Caribbean ♥ Sailor Moon ♥ Star Wars trilogy ♥ Spiderman ♥ Wizard of OZ ♥ Titanic ♥ Hello! Dolly ♥ The Producers ♥ Pride and Prejudice ♥ Wall-E ♥
Books: ♥ Harry Potter ♥ Anne of Green Gables ♥ The Series of Unfortunate Events ♥ The Little House on the Parrie Series ♥ Stargirl ♥ Anything by Jane Austen ♥ Sense & Sensibility ♥ Pride & Prejudice ♥ Jane Erye ♥ Where the Red Fern Grows ♥ The Phantom of the Opera ♥ The Bible ♥ The Great Gatsby ♥ The Sun Also Rises ♥ Walk Two Moons ♥ The Secret Garden ♥ Summer of My German Soldier ♥ Little Women ♥ Dr. Seuss ♥ Cather in the Rye ♥ To Kill a Mockingbird ♥ Maya’s First Rose ♥ Marley & Me ♥ Milkweed ♥ The Fault in Our Stars ♥ The Midnight Library ♥ And too many more to list ♥

Any final thoughts you'd like to share with potential new friends? Hi! :D

Current Mood: curious

lovelyangel

With another wave of incoming refugees from LJ, I thought I should pop up and be visible for a moment – then recede again into the backcountry. I’m not necessarily looking for friends; I’m just letting people know about my blog. I do kinda miss the large circles of friends we had back in the heady, prime days of LJ. Anything to promote those sorts of connections in Dreamwidth is a plus.

Is there an interesting story behind your username?
I don’t know that it’s interesting... but my username comes from the code name for the Dirty Pair. This is meaningful only if you’re into anime. I Explain My Username at my personal website.

Location and language(s):
United States, Oregon (Portland metropolitan area). English.

Age range (e.g 20s, 30s, etc.): 60s

Hot button/deal breaker issues that will likely lead to unfriending:
Because my Dreamwidth blog is public, “unfriending” just means I might stop subscribing to your journal. And I drop journals same as I would drop magazine subscriptions – when I’m skipping content more than I’m reading (and enjoying) it. My whim. I’ll definitely drop toxic or delusional blogs.

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 personal website has the most complete About Me page.

Is your profile up-to-date or at all useful?
My Dreamwidth Profile is up-to-date, but the Interests section is quite old and needs a big cleanup. The Interests aren’t entirely wrong, though.

List a few things you think it's important new friends know about you right away:
I’m a progressive / left-leaning Boomer. (In spite of what the media paints, there are a lot of us, especially in the Left Coast states.) I’m totally an otaku, so if you aren’t interested in anime, there are a lot of my posts you’ll need to skip. Some people may care that I’m trans, but I hardly ever write about it in my blog. I transitioned back in 1999.

You mostly write about:
Anime. Photography. Random technology. Random stuff I’m doing.

You never or very rarely write about:
I don’t generally write about work or my family.

Is your journal mostly public, locked, or a mix of public and locked?
All my posts nowadays are 100% public, so I haven't been granting anyone access. You don’t have to ask any permissions – just subscribe, and you see it all. Or unsubscribe any time you get bored. I don't mind either way, and I'm not tracking subscribers or taking anything personally.

And, inversely, I subscribe or unsubscribe from other blogs just to keep my reading list interesting. It's nothing personal if I unsubscribe. I'm just managing my reading / spare time. 😇

Do you use filters for certain types of posts (e.g. fandom-related posts, or posts about sex, or mental health issues, etc.)?
I haven’t used filters in a long, long time. On the opposite front, I try to keep my own posts well tagged. The only weird thing is that I lump all manga posts under the Anime tag.

Your posting frequency (e.g. daily, every few days, weekly, etc.):
Because I work full-time, I post infrequently on weekdays and more than once a day on weekends. I average at least 400 posts a year, so on average I post daily. In reality, it’s a lumpy distribution.

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

What do you enjoy most about journaling?
I have a compulsion to write, so journaling is good exercise. I do like having the accumulation of personal history that I can search / reread / reference. I’d like to be a better storyteller.

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

You really enjoy reading about:
Anime (of course). Writing. Hobbies. Interesting ideas.

You have very little interest in reading about:
Hmm. Dunno. Anything can be interesting, if written well. Anything can be boring, if written badly.

Your thoughts on journals that regularly include any of the following: memes, linkspams, gifs, photos, videos, etc?
I detest videos. I feel like they hold me hostage for the duration. Animated gifs annoy me too. I want my reading pages to be static and skimmable. I generally skip memes, and I hesitate to click on links unless I have high trust in them.

When it comes to comments on your posts, what matters more -- quality or quantity?
Quality, if anything. I don’t mind if no one comments on my posts. And I’m often too busy to comment back.

Do you unfriend people who don't comment much, even if you know they are reading you regularly?
I don’t grant special access – so I don’t remove special access. People who want to read my public blog are free to do so; they don’t need my permission.

What is your approach when it comes to commenting on other journals?
If I have time and I can add value, I might comment. But I’m more of a lurker than a commenter. I like to read magazines, but I don’t write letters to the editor. Maybe I’ll have more time when I retire.

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 I subscribe to a journal, and things don’t click, I’ll unsubscribe without notice. If people grant me access to their journal and then remove access at their whim, that’s their prerogative. They don’t have to send me a 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?
I pretty much write about anime, and that seems to be a fandom thing. I don’t see many movies or TV shows or read many books nowadays – so I guess the answer is no. I suppose I could note that I’m a Trekkie. There are Certain Anime Series that I obsess over and do write about more often than other shows.

Any final thoughts you'd like to share with potential new friends?
I don’t think so... except Dreamwidth makes me happy!

Current Music: Hajimari no Setsuna (Rōbai Gakuen Chūtōbu 1-nen 3-kumi)

smittenbyu

Is there an interesting story behind your username?
I think it was college, a friend had nicknamed me Smitten (Smitha is hard to nickname - so it evolved from Smithi, to Smitty, to what sounded like Smitten)... and then I looked up if it meant anything and when found it did, well, it had to be done smitten-by-you! ^_^ so that was my creativity back in the 90s/early 2000s! ;)

Location and language(s):I currently live in Arlington VA, but grew up outside Hyderabad (India), Rome (Italy), Singapore, Honolulu (USA), Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) before landing here 14 years ago. I call Bangalore home as well.

Age range (e.g., 20s, 30s, etc.):40s

Hot button/deal breaker issues that will likely lead to unfriending:I haven't unfriended anyone - at least didn't initiate it. I will probably at some point, if I notice unfriend those who have unfriended me.

Deal breakers are the usual stuff that falls under racists, jerks, anti-science, etc. Likely to unfriend me before I even bother. I do think, most of us think we are not racist, but I do tire of folks who don't take time to reflect about the biases they have and then talk about reverse-racism - that likely would be my deal breaker. Because that's not how this works. Library is a wonderful resource. I am more patient, in person, but LJ/DW is where I come to vent and not have to explain/educate.

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. It's in the profile - a more detailed one is for those who add me / add me back.

Is your profile up to date or at all useful? it's up to date. Whether it's useful or not - that's determined by the reader, no? So, you let me know! ;)

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

N is my husband, D is my 11.5yo daughter.

A lot of the stuff I share here is probably stuff you wouldn't hear from me right off the bat, if we met in person. I am rather soft-spoken and I am not as open in person / speak my mind if we were to randomly meet somewhere. I do tend to surprise people (in person) - I look younger than I am; I don't fit their image of an Indian / Latina / Black / Muslim / Arab - I have been guessed as all the above different times in my life. I am Indian in origin, but a mix of all the places I have lived in. My education is very American-centric - which bugs me and amuses me.

You mostly write about: my life, my observations, current events that affect me, travel / weekend activities

You never or very rarely write about: my marriage/relationship stuff. I occasionally write/complain about N here. But I try not to too much, as he doesn't get to share his side of the story. And well, guess there are parts that I keep private.

Is your journal mostly public, locked, or a mix of public and locked? Mostly friends-only. Every now and then there's a public post. No reason. Just became a habit.

Do you use filters for certain types of posts (e.g., fandom-related posts, or posts about sex, or mental health issues, etc.)?I used to do that on LJ. But I don't have the energy. Now, I try to keep the topics in the subject line, so people can skip if not interested.

Your posting frequency (e.g., daily, every few days, weekly, etc.):It's been quite frequent Jan-Mar - almost daily in March. I think in the summer it tapers off a bit and picks up in late fall.

Does your journal frequently include any of the following: memes, linkspams, gifs, photos, videos, etc.? surveys, like this - it's a break from work. :D Photos - I do her photo a day prompts. And every now and then I will remember to share it here.

What do you enjoy most about journaling? It's a place for me to keep track of what I did. Every now and then I will pick a random day from the past to see what I was doing. :) I do love seeing comments to - I learn so much.

How often do you read your friends list (e.g., daily, every other day, once a week, etc.)?
I try to read a little everyday. But really, whenever I have time.

You really enjoy reading about: People's lives. I love reading people's stories. What is going through their minds. Their struggles, thoughts, life.

You have very little interest in reading about: fandom things. Even if it is about something I like, I probably skim through it or skip it entirely. I like reading about people and their journeys through life.

Your thoughts on journals that regularly include any of the following: memes, linkspams, gifs, photos, videos, etc.? I like photos. And I will take a look at the others. I don't have thoughts. I know this is a space that serves different purposes for folks and so, take it or leave it, right?

When it comes to comments on your posts, what matters more—quality or quantity? Quality. It's nice to get a comment at least once a year (?) just to know who is reading. But really, I don't keep track of that.

Do you unfriend people who don’t comment much, even if you know they are reading you regularly? How would I know if they are reading my journal regularly if they don't comment? So, yeah - I don't unfriend since I wouldn't know.

What is your approach when it comes to commenting on other journals? I comment when I make a connection, have something to say, or when I feel something. I probably don't comment as much as I want to. But I do read and catch up on posts - then I might not comment as much.

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? With the handful of times I have unfriended someone - I haven't told them I was. They probably hadn't noticed and if they asked, I would share - just likely we didn't connect. And that's fine.

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 write about books I read and shows/movies that I watch. I don't want to list that here.

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

supernutjapan

Is there an interesting story behind your username?
I was pretty crazy about Supernatural when I started my blog on LJ and I decided to keep the name here so it is easy for friends to recognize. Not that I don't still love the show but other things are taking up more time and the fire has died down to a nice glower - the kind you might roast marshmallows over.

Location and language(s):
Japan - I am a Canadian citizen that has lived in Japan almost all of my life - all except four years of uni. I can read/write posts in both languages but am much more at home with English.

Age range (e.g 20s, 30s, etc.):
50s. Just turned 50 last year.

Hot button/deal breaker issues that will likely lead to unfriending:
Rudeness toward anyone here or any of my friends (circle).

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 answer questions to a meme every week and you can get a sense of me just from reading one of the entries. There is a more detailed intro for friends only.

Is your profile up-to-date or at all useful?
The profile is what I moved over from LJ. I've tried to update it a bit.

List a few things you think it's important new friends know about you right away:
I am a mother of 3 humans (now 21, 20, 14) and a shiba inu (5). I live in Japan with my family and have my own English language school, where I mostly teach children from 1 yr old and over. I recently lost 37 pounds and my new passion is getting fit and sculpting my body with as little effort as possible :) Oh, I also belong to a small choir group of moms so I post about that too.

You mostly write about:
Myself and my everyday life. LOL. I will have an entry devoted to Supernatural once in a while, but now that it is on the back burner, I talk more about books, other TV shows and movies that I am watching as well stuff that happened during the week - in my family, for my work etc.

You never or very rarely write about:
politics and sports. I am really not interested in them at all.

Is your journal mostly public, locked, or a mix of public and locked?
A mix. I will lock entries that have especially personal photos or content.

Do you use filters for certain types of posts (e.g. fandom-related posts, or posts about sex, or mental health issues, etc.)?
Fandom posts will be public - you can skip by it if you are not interested. The rest of the above examples will most likely be locked.

Your posting frequency (e.g. daily, every few days, weekly, etc.):
Every week or two weeks at least. Sometimes several times in a day.

Does your journal frequently include any of the following: memes, linkspams, gifs, photos, videos, etc?
Memes (as in questions), picspams sometimes when I am feeling low and need a pick-me-up, I love making gifs so gifs, photos and sometimes videos, yes.

What do you enjoy most about journaling?
I especially enjoy looking back on my posts and remembering what I went through. It is nice to have conversations with others too on various topics of interest.

How often do you read your friends list (e.g. daily, every other day, once a week, etc.)?
Whenever I come in to write, I usually check my "reading page" as well.

You really enjoy reading about:
I enjoy reading about the same sort of thing I write about.

You have very little interest in reading about:
Sports teams/fantalk or politics. I don't mind reading about personal challenges of an athlete or as a part of a person's day but I cannot contribute much to a discussion on a team, league or sports event.

Your thoughts on journals that regularly include any of the following: memes, linkspams, gifs, photos, videos, etc?
"Linkspams" I may not be too excited about. But everything else sounds great.

When it comes to comments on your posts, what matters more -- quality or quantity?
I think the quality of a comment often depends on the content of the entry... sometimes there is reallly nothing substantial you can say. But it is nice to see someone just pop in even for a brief comment.

Do you unfriend people who don't comment much, even if you know they are reading you regularly?
No, as long as it is clear they are reading. I really have a hard time with unfriending people. I can't. But I don't think very well of them either.

What is your approach when it comes to commenting on other journals?
I really wish this site had a heart function because sometimes, I just can't think of anything to say even after reading the post. I try to pop in and at least show that I am reading though.

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 really can't unfriend... I think it's only happened once. I will probably send a note. I think I would really appreciate a 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?
I watch a lot of shows and have a lot of favorites. Other than Supernatural, some that I have watched/read more than once are the Outlander series, Riverdale, the Magicians, Vikings, SHIELD, Titans, The Witcher, Sherlock, The Shooter, Sense 8, the Wheel of Time, Game of Thrones...

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

soricel

Hello! I’ve been on this site for a little while now, but mostly keeping to myself…I’m slowly opening up and trying to connect with people, though, so here’s a step in that direction!

Location and language(s):

Originally from the northeast US, but I’ve been living in China for the past four years. This summer I’m moving to my partner’s hometown in Romania. I speak a bit of Romanian, but hopefully a bit more soon.

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

Late 30s

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

The usual bigotries, conspiracy theories, etc.

You mostly write about:

Teaching (I’m a high school English lit teacher)

Books (mostly literary fiction, essays/autofiction, and “world literature”)

Spiritual stuff (dabblings in tarot and Quakerism)

Current events (not so much US politics, though; mostly the war in Ukraine these days)

Gender stuff

You never or very rarely write about:

Fandom, genre fiction (except the occasional rom-com novel), video games, really heavy personal stuff

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

Locked

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

Just about daily

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

What do you enjoy most about journaling?

Understanding myself a little better

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

Daily

You really enjoy reading about:

Teaching; books people are reading; sweet moments in people’s days

You have very little interest in reading about:

Mostly the same things I rarely write about

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

I haven’t really had many friends on here, but I think I will unfriend people if it seems like we’re not really interacting with each other’s journals or if I feel like the content they post about isn’t really for me

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

I’d like to comment more! It feels a little weird, though, to just dip into a person’s life out of nowhere, so I’ll probably be a cautious commenter for a while

Feel free to send me a message if you’re interested in checking out my journal for a bit, and feel free to unsubscribe if you’re not feeling it!

yamamanama

Is there an interesting story behind your username?
Not really a story. If you're curious, and you probably are, it's from Paul McAuley's Books of Confluence.

Location and language(s):
Massachusetts (United States). I speak English and I took a year of Mandarin in high school.

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

Hot button/deal breaker issues that will likely lead to unfriending:
Don't be an anti-vaxxer. I don't care what you're reasoning is, you've stolen over two years of my life.

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.?
No, the best way to get a sense of who I am is to read entries.

Is your profile up-to-date or at all useful?
Not really. I mean, I should probably update the interests.

You mostly write about:
Things that happen. People I meet. Museum visits and concerts. Left-wing politics. Real left-wing politics, not that Way of the Bern garbage. Every year around Christmas, I'll play twelve weird video games, take a whole bunch of screenshots, and comment on them. One day the pandemic will be over and I can get back to volunteering at a wildlife rehabber and drawing random train passengers and then writing about that.

You never or very rarely write about:
fandom.

Is your journal mostly public, locked, or a mix of public and locked?
It's all public.

Do you use filters for certain types of posts (e.g. fandom-related posts, or posts about sex, or mental health issues, etc.)?
No. Mostly because I'll never talk about those things.

Your posting frequency (e.g. daily, every few days, weekly, etc.):
Now that the pandemic has happened, maybe weekly-ish but there are long lulls.

Does your journal frequently include any of the following: memes, linkspams, gifs, photos, videos, etc?
I'll post pictures of art but I usually hide that behind a cut.

What do you enjoy most about journaling?
Having memories of better days.

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

You really enjoy reading about:
I enjoy reading about the same sort of thing I write about.

You have very little interest in reading about:
Fandom.

Your thoughts on journals that regularly include any of the following: memes, linkspams, gifs, photos, videos, etc?
Just don't overdo it.

When it comes to comments on your posts, what matters more -- quality or quantity?
Quality is preferable. Don't just jump up and down on the keyboard and post the results if you can't think of something to say.

Do you unfriend people who don't comment much, even if you know they are reading you regularly?
No. I mean, all my posts are public. Unfriending is only for a major faux pas.

What is your approach when it comes to commenting on other journals?
I'll comment if I can think of 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 ever unfriend. If you're going to unfriend me and you have private entries, I'd like to know their reasons.

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 might talk about the book I'm reading or book hauls. Every year, I make a post about music discoveries. I'll also post about the concerts I go to, whether the music is new or familiar to me.

116281

Is there an interesting story behind your username?
i guess it all depends on what you consider interesting! if you wanted to get specific, it's a reference to disc golf.

Location and language(s):
living in a rural area in texas. i primarily speak/write english but i have basic knowledge of spanish. and speak it with just enough gusto to make my family or friends chuckle when inevitably say the wrong word or phrase.

Age range (e.g 20s, 30s, etc.):
early 30s. wait... is 33 still considered early?

Hot button/deal breaker issues that will likely lead to unfriending:
just general rudeness for no reason. i am all about supporting my people when you have a bad day or are going through a rough patch. but if you're a dick purposely and don't apologize for it at some point in the near future, i just don't need that in my life. otherwise, we're good. :)

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, actually! not sure how exciting it is, but it is what it is.

Is your profile up-to-date or at all useful?
not particularly lol. i still need to think of what i want to include in it since i'm transitioning from LJ.

List a few things you think it's important new friends know about you right away:
i like disc golf. like, a lot. you'll come to find that extremely quickly lol.

You mostly write about:
my day to day. we just bought a house so a lot of talk about all those little nuances. also, disc golf. that's pretty much what my life consists of! at some point, there'll be more talk of babies and trying to get pregnant, but i'll post those under cuts for potential trigger warnings.

You never or very rarely write about:
i'm not sure. it all depends on what my mood is that day! i'd say fandoms since i don't have any? otherwise, everything is fair game.

Is your journal mostly public, locked, or a mix of public and locked?
locked down with a fierceness. i'm just a very private person in general, and there's some things i'd rather keep behind closed doors.

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 know what is meant by filters, but in terms of i do add cuts for length/triggers/pictures just to save everyone some bandwidth.

Your posting frequency (e.g. daily, every few days, weekly, etc.):
i'm trying to make it a more regular habit. i'd say at least a couple times a week, maybe less maybe more.

Does your journal frequently include any of the following: memes, linkspams, gifs, photos, videos, etc?
i'll include some photos here and there, but behind a cut. maybe memes, but that's more what my social media is for. lol.

What do you enjoy most about journaling?
personally, i like being able to put down what i'm feeling/experiencing so i have something to look back on. i also enjoy seeing my friends on their own respective journeys and how we all just.. grow.

How often do you read your friends list (e.g. daily, every other day, once a week, etc.)?
daily, if not more.

You really enjoy reading about:
anything you have going on in your life or feel passionate about. you!

You have very little interest in reading about:
not really sure. we all have our own quirks and views on life, and it's all pretty interesting in some form or fashion to me!

Your thoughts on journals that regularly include any of the following: memes, linkspams, gifs, photos, videos, etc?
do you, boo. i'm not here to judge.

When it comes to comments on your posts, what matters more -- quality or quantity?
quality, i suppose. either way is fine. knowing that someone took the time to even read a couple of words can make someone's day. so thanks!

Do you unfriend people who don't comment much, even if you know they are reading you regularly?
nah. we're all too busy to be tied to some superficial goal of certain types or recurring comments. if you take time out of your day to read or comment, i appreciate it. if you don't, no harm no foul.

What is your approach when it comes to commenting on other journals?
i love reading about others and will try to comment when i can - but see above. ♥ we're all grown, and i may miss an entry or 5 - not on purpose.

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 consider myself pretty easygoing, so it would take a lot to unfriend. (see rude people deal breakers above!) it would all depend on the issue. if you want to unfriend me, that's fine. if we're close-ish, maybe a heads up would be cool - but i'm not here to judge who is willing to give me access to their innermost thoughts or not. i hope we get along, but if we don't, i still wish you well.

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 particularly anymore. the most i watch on tv is the news (getting to know our local area/being weather aware) and youtube for disc golf lol. we mostly spend our time outdoors if not working.

Any final thoughts you'd like to share with potential new friends?
thanks for giving this gal a read, and i hope to get to know you better soon!

Current Mood: calm

I've noticed several people using the this community's questions over on another friending community (

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I'm happy that people like our questions, but if you are planning on using them on other sites, please have the decency to 1) post here first and 2) give us credit for them on the other site.

Thank you.

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dandylover1

Is there an interesting story behind your username?
I chose my username because I love dandies. However, defining the term and how I became interested in them would make this entry far too long, as they have changed throughout the centuries and even the decades. Suffice it to say that they are elegant, eloquent, witty, and sometimes sarcastic men whose styles usually, though not always, change with the times. They possess a great knowledge of fashion and high culture in general and are not afraid to share their opinions.

Location and language(s):
New Jersey, America. American English (native speaker), British English (Upper and Conservative Received Pronunciation), French (not used since secondary school), Latin (beginner/West Minster Pronunciation)

Age range (e.g 20s, 30s, etc.):
I am forty. I tend to get along better with those who are older than I, particularly seniors.

Hot button/deal breaker issues that will likely lead to unfriending:
Not really, but I do believe in rights for women, homosexuals, and the disabled, and I believe in science over religion, so if you're against that, don't add me.

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. It is a sticky post in my journal. You can also read the biography in 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 am totally blind, due to Retinopathy of Prematurity. However, while I may occasionally write about it, it's not the focus of my life. I am a grammar prescriptivist. I also hate political correctness and will not change my language to suit the whims of others.

You mostly write about:
Entries may consist of anything from short summaries of my day, to full essays on various topics, to random thoughts, to poetry, to short stories. I may also write about my parents (two moms) and our dog, as some of those stories can be quite entertaining. I wish to keep my journal light and happy, though if I feel that I must discuss something serious and/or important, I will do so.

You never or very rarely write about:
I don't write about politics, modern popular culture, most popular sports, or feminine things such as hair (other than to say I got a haircut), nails, makeup, or women's fashion.

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

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 if I write an adult-oriented entry, I will always put it behind a cut and keep it age-restricted, so that those who shouldn't read it, or who don't wish to do so, can avoid it.

Your posting frequency (e.g. daily, every few days, weekly, etc.):
I try to write daily, though I may not always do so. However, I usually write weekly or several times per week.

Does your journal frequently include any of the following: memes, linkspams, gifs, photos, videos, etc?
If, by memes, you mean surveys, yes. I do frequently post links, but they are not to sell anything and they always relate to the current discussion. No to all of the rest.

What do you enjoy most about journaling?
I enjoy the fact that it's more meaningful than merely posting quick status updates. I can write about things which matter to me at length. I can also get to know people better.

How often do you read your friends list (e.g. daily, every other day, once a week, etc.)?
I intend to read it daily, or at least, every other day. I have been very bad at this in the past, but now that Facebook has discontinued their Basic Mobile site (not app) I will read more.

You really enjoy reading about:
Dandyism, men's fashion (mostly antique and/or formal), cats, European history, the natural world, poetry, good literature, recipes, tea, nasal snuff, the Regency and Edwardian eras, the upper class, the Royal Family, crafts, gardening, high culture, different cuisines, and the paranormal, as well as generally interesting experiences.

You have very little interest in reading about:
American politics, political activism (with a few exceptions/see hot button issues), drama in people's lives, medical issues, depression/anxiety, drug use, modern celebrities, constant inspirational and/or religious posts, frequent use of obscenities and bad grammar and spelling if you're a native English speaker, and posts with mostly visual content.

Your thoughts on journals that regularly include any of the following: memes, linkspams, gifs, photos, videos, etc?
I am totally blind and my screen reader cannot read such things. Please do not add me if you post them regularly. Again, if memes refers to surveys, those are completely fine.

When it comes to comments on your posts, what matters more -- quality or quantity?
Quality. If you are a native English speaker, you ought to at least attempt to write well. If not, just try your best.

Do you unfriend people who don't comment much, even if you know they are reading you regularly?
No, unless they don't post regularly and/or we never communicate.

What is your approach when it comes to commenting on other journals?
If I have something to say, I say it.

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 usually unfriend without warning, unless we were friends for a while, or I feel I owe the person an explanation. I would expect the same from friends.

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?
No, though I might write about a book that I'm currently reading or about a particular documentary that I have watched. If anything, I prefer old BBC radio dramas.

Any final thoughts you'd like to share with potential new friends?
Don't be afraid to ask questions, but do expect honest answers if you do.

horse_spirit

Is there an interesting story behind your username?
I sure think so. I chose the username horse_spirit because I've always loved horses. I've loved riding them, being in their company...and I also love horses because they're free spirits like I am. While I'd never own horses for the amount of work that would be required to keep them well cared for, I do consider them to be my favorite kinda animal.

Location and language(s):
United States; English.

Age range (e.g 20s, 30s, etc.):
I'm in my 30s.

Hot button/deal breaker issues that will likely lead to unfriending:
I don't wanna read anything that's in support of republicans or of how Democrats are ruining the world. I also don't wanna read things that say atheists, disabled folks, people in the LGBTQ community, kink community or folks who are pro-alternative relationship styles...are immoral or somehow less than other folks. That is not what I believe and I won't make time for those kinda beliefs in my online or offline life.

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. That post can be found as one of two sticky posts on my DW. The other sticky post of mine is where you'll see the rules I have for interacting with me/others on my DW.

Is your profile up-to-date or at all useful?
I like anomymity so my profile is not useful.

List a few things you think it's important new friends know about you right away:
I'm the most liberal person I know and I'm not interested in hearing lectures about how that's wrong, why I'm going to hell ETC. I'm a proud atheist, a proud gay woman and I have no qualms about enforcing the rules that I've laid out on my personal DW journal. My DW is my house, even though you may not see it as such. Please treat it with respect, support and healthy discussion.

You mostly write about:
What it's like living with trauma, disability/chronic illness and music reviews...because I love music.

You never or very rarely write about:
I rarely write about politics in terms of what's currently going on in the world, though I do write about worldly goings on from time-to-time because I feel I have valuable things to say. I also don't write fanfic; I literally have one post on my DW where I tried out writing fanfic...and discovered that fanfic isn't my thing. Yes, even though I'm proud of that particular post.

Is your journal mostly public, locked, or a mix of public and locked?
My DW is mostly public, as I'm an open book in my offline life. That being said, if I'm in romantic or other adult-oriented relationships with other consenting folks, I'll always ask their permission before I share things on my DW that involve them.

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'm mostly fine with reading a wide array of things.

Your posting frequency (e.g. daily, every few days, weekly, etc.):
I write multiple times a week, but would love to write daily. However, most days, my arthritis would scream at me if I wrote daily...so I'm learning how to pace my blog writing. But I'm not gonna lie, it's hard as hell for me to not write, even when I'm in lots of arthritis pain.

Does your journal frequently include any of the following: memes, linkspams, gifs, photos, videos, etc?
No. My journal is all text posts.

What do you enjoy most about journaling?
Journaling is my dumping ground. Writing never betrays me or criticizes me for how I'm feeling. Writing can and does also give me clarity/peace about things.

How often do you read your friends list (e.g. daily, every other day, once a week, etc.)?
Once a week right now, simply because I don't have many friends who write in their DWs regularly.

You really enjoy reading about:
People's lives, what makes folks come alive, how they think about/work through trauma...and even their thoughts on music, disability-related issues, kink/alternative relationship-friendly folks, personal growth ETC.

You have very little interest in reading about:
Pro-republicans, anything that promotes homophobia, doesn't wanna see people's disabilities and/or believes that monogamy is the only way to conduct relationships. I also don't wanna read about religion in terms of people criticizing atheists/those who don't believe as they do.

Your thoughts on journals that regularly include any of the following: memes, linkspams, gifs, photos, videos, etc?
I'm blind so I have no interest in blog posts that have pics or videos. However if your visual content is described in a text format or if you wanna know how to make your visual content accessible to blind people, I'd be happy to help you do so.

When it comes to comments on your posts, what matters more -- quality or quantity?
Definitely the content of the comments that I receive. I don't care one bit about numbers.

Do you unfriend people who don't comment much, even if you know they are reading you regularly?
Definitely not. I respect that people may not feel they have anything valuable to say, or that perhaps commenting just isn't their thing. Because I know that for me, I only write on my DW when I have valuable things to say...so I get that some folks may not always wanna comment.

What is your approach when it comes to commenting on other journals?
Much like is true for my own journal, I don't comment on others' journals unless I have something to say that I think will add value to the discussion being had.

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?
Honestly, creating this DW account will be the first time I'm trying to connect with others through my writing, in a deep way. That said, I'm adult enough that if something really bothers me, I'll speak up about it. But otherwise, I'll just scroll by things I don't like or subject matters that I have nothing valuable to add.

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 often write about documentary-type shows that I watch, music-related shows and crime-related shows. I also love the series Once Upon a Time, Stranger Things and Unsolved Mysteries, just to name a few.

Any final thoughts you'd like to share with potential new friends?
I write about my family of origin's abuse which I'm finally free from; I don't wanna hear how people feel about the personal choices I've made for my life around this issue or any other issues, unless folks are coming from a place of kindness and support. I deeply wanna connect with people through my writing because I have valuable perspectives on so many things...but also, human connection is one of my favorite things in the world. I'm a firm believer that the kinds of relationships you can have with others don't have to have limits placed on them by society. I believe that when you allow relationships to happen authentically, they truly can take any form.
I wrote a welcome post on my DW giving a nod to this very community; in that post, I linked to a few of my favorite posts that I've written. If you wanna check that post out, it can be found at:
https://horse-spirit.dreamwidth.org/43610.html
Thanks for creating this community; I hope to make friends here and I'll do my part to make this community successful.

turnerwolf

Is there an interesting story behind your username?
Not really. Turner is my last name and I love wolves.
Location and language(s):
Maine, USA. I speak English, can get by in Spanish, could do slightly okay in German, less so in French (expect for cursing), know a smattering of Mi'kmaq and Ojibwe, currently learning Russian.
Age range (e.g 20s, 30s, etc.):
Age is a number and not one I am all that concerned with.
Hot button/deal breaker issues that will likely lead to unfriending:
Being racist, being anti LGBTQ+, being a rabid evangelical xtian
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.?
Not yet.
Is your profile up-to-date or at all useful?
Currently working on it.
List a few things you think it's important new friends know about you right away:
I'm a Heathen who worships the Gods and Goddesses of my ancestors- ones from both sides of the Atlantic. I also have Multiple Sclerosis.
You mostly write about:
What I am reading, writing, listening to, researching, what I am playing for games, new recipes I am like, little bit of everything.
You never or very rarely write about:
Sex
Is your journal mostly public, locked, or a mix of public and locked?
Mostly locked, but some 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 sometimes put things certain things behind cuts and always try to tag posts appropriately
Your posting frequency (e.g. daily, every few days, weekly, etc.):
I used to post frequently, but have not in a long time. I hope to get back into the habit of posting
Does your journal frequently include any of the following: memes, linkspams, gifs, photos, videos, etc?
Occasional memes
What do you enjoy most about journaling?
Writing, getting my thoughts out, sharing stories, creative endeavors.
How often do you read your friends list (e.g. daily, every other day, once a week, etc.)?
Daily
You really enjoy reading about:
writing, gaming, crafting
You have very little interest in reading about:
sex, christianity,
Your thoughts on journals that regularly include any of the following: memes, linkspams, gifs, photos, videos, etc?
Not a fan of linkspams and tons of gifs.
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?
No
What is your approach when it comes to commenting on other journals?
I try to comment when something really strikes me and/or to offer validation if an entry is seeking that and I can help.
When you friend someone, but things don't really click, do you unfriend them without warning, or do you send them a note first?
I would send a note if it was simply just a matter of not clicking.
How do you prefer to be unfriended in similar circumstances?
Doesn't matter to me, whatever someone is comfortable with.
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- Forged in Fire (History Channel) and I am an Outlander Fan- more for the books but the show is enjoyable too. I do sometimes rant about Faux News (Mom and I live together- both of us have MS and neither of us could really function on our own, but together, it works) and she is a Faux News fan and it is constantly running in the background sometimes, it just is too much and I will let loose with a rant :P
Any final thoughts you'd like to share with potential new friends?
Not that I can think of.

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