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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 are free spirits like I am. While I would 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 is in support of the current US President/republicans/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. 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 will 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. That said though, I am not saying that I won't ever make myself known. I'm just cautious about doing so is all.

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 this is 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, 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 have one post on my DW where I tried out writing fanfic...and discovered that it isn't my thing. Yes, even though I was 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 will 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 most things.

Your posting frequency (e.g. daily, every few days, weekly, etc.):
I write multiple times a week, but would love to write daily.

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 them 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-Donald Trump/pro-republicans as a whole, 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 posts that have pics or videos, for the most part. 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'm 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 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 is not 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 am finally free from; I don't wanna hear how people feel about the personal choices I have made for my life around this issue or any others, 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 do not 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 will do my part to make this community successful.

matsushima

Is there an interesting story behind your username?

matsushima is just what I called my favorite beverage as a kid (raspberry ginger ale) and, weirdly, the title of a weird song by a Japanese alternative rock band, which I didn't know about until I was in my teens. I've had a few different usernames here; I never really settled into one like my original LiveJournal account (

meepalicious).

Location and language(s): I'm currently in the D.C. suburbs. I was born and raised in New England (Vermont and Massachusetts), and I lived in Tokyo for several years. I'm planning/hoping to move back to Japan after the pandemic.

I speak English (fluently) and Japanese (conversational/so-so). I post in English.

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

Hot button/deal breaker issues that will likely lead to unfriending: Why don't I tell you about me? I'm a disabled genderqueer lesbian. I voted for Warren in the primary, because Castro had already dropped out by the time primaries rolled around in my state. I recently finished writing a paper called "Fan Fiction as Children's Literature (Or Not): A New Perspective on Fandom's Purity Culture Problem." I think you can safely 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.?: I don't, but this is a good idea.

Is your profile up-to-date or at all useful? Yes? I don't think you'll learn anything there that you won't from this survey, though.

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

I'm converting to Judaism.
I left/lost my job right before the pandemic due to disability. Before that, I was an elementary school librarian for several years in Tokyo and then for a year in Boston.
I'm a full time graduate in a MFA Writing for Children & Young Adults program.
I have a cat named Turtle.

You mostly write about: I write about my daily life: living with my chosen family, my cat, grad school. I'll share if I got a poetry/short story sale or rejection. Sometimes I write about books I'm reading, but I keep the more in-depth analysis/reviews/critiques on my book journal most of the time. I sometimes navel gaze a little bit, but, eh, it's a diary, what do you expect? I try to keep that stuff under a cut.
If I am feeling melancholy and self-indulgent, I'm usually writing about ex-expat nostalgia, family stuff, and disability grief.

You never or very rarely write about: I don't really "do" fandom any more, but I recently went on a really long tangent about His Dark Materials. I don't post fanfic. I sometimes post about fandom as an idea, but I don't get involved in debates or zines or big bangs.

Is your journal mostly public, locked, or a mix of public and locked? 100% of all updates are 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 don't.

Your posting frequency (e.g. daily, every few days, weekly, etc.): varies wildly, tbh. Sometimes I'll post every day, or even multiple times in a day, for a couple of weeks, and sometimes there will only be a few new posts a month. I used to be more consistent, but the pandemic lockdown has screwed with my sense of time.

Does your journal frequently include any of the following: memes, linkspams, gifs, photos, videos, etc? No, basically never. I might post a photo occasionally, but I'm more likely to link to a tweet or IG post than embed anything.

What do you enjoy most about journaling?
I've been on LJ/Dw for more than half my life; I'm 31 and I signed up for LJ when I was 13. Writing in my diary helps keep me grounded and knowing other people are reading keeps me accountable.

How often do you read your friends list (e.g. daily, every other day, once a week, etc.)? I generally read my flist every day or multiple times a week, but I'm not great at commenting.

You really enjoy reading about: your daily life, what's on your mind, thoughts that are too complex for Twitter but not coherent enough for Medium or Substack.

You have very little interest in reading about: fandom wank. If you're running an exchange or got a delightful gift or finished your epic or read a fic you loved, I want to hear all about it! I just don't have the energy to keep up with pro-/anti- fan discourse these days.

Your thoughts on journals that regularly include any of the following: memes, linkspams, gifs, photos, videos, etc? I mean, you do you? I hope anything that's really large goes behind a cut.

When it comes to comments on your posts, what matters more -- quality or quantity? I don't expect comments. It's nice when someone leaves a comment, but it's not a big deal.

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

What is your approach when it comes to commenting on other journals? I comment sometimes, when I feel like I have something to add, but I'm not a frequent commenter. I think this is why it would be good to be Twitter mutuals (

transpacifique) for more casual and frequent comments.

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? It's nice to get a note. I'd rather not be ghosted or think you've died. I haven't really had to unfriend anyone in a long time, so I guess I'd send a PM?

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, lots! I frequently write about what I'm reading for school, either here or in my book journal. I read a lot of children's literature (both personally and professionally). Lately I'm getting back into His Dark Materials, but not in a fannish way.

Any final thoughts you'd like to share with potential new friends? The other thing I write about fairly often is crochet.

Current Mood: hopeful

goodbyebird

Is there an interesting story behind your username? It's a quote from The Sarah Connor Chronicles.

Location and language(s):

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

Hot button/deal breaker issues that will likely lead to unfriending: Spoilers outside of a spoiler-cut. Bigotry. A lot of drama and wank.

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, but there's a bit of info on my profile.

Is your profile up-to-date or at all useful? I tinker with it at least a couple of times a year, so yes.

List a few things you think it's important new friends know about you right away: Fannish. Fandom Old. Likes a variety of stories. Works on a boat. Is Norwegian.

You mostly write about: Things I'm watching/reading/playing. Some rl, some linkspam King, icons every now and then.

You never or very rarely write about: Long form posts, meta, a lot of politics.

Is your journal mostly public, locked, or a mix of public and locked? New posts are 99% unlocked.

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 write much about things that could be deemed triggery, I think, but I do use tags.

Your posting frequency (e.g. daily, every few days, weekly, etc.): It varies quite a lot.

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

What do you enjoy most about journaling? Connecting with other clever, kind, enthusiastic, and creative people across the world. The company of geeks, as I don't have geeky rl friends.

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: Fandom, reviews, thinky thoughts.

You have very little interest in reading about: Blogs that focus on just one thing, like their work, or their kids, or extremely mono-fannish blogs.

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

When it comes to comments on your posts, what matters more -- quality or quantity? I love talking to people, so either is fine by me.

Do you unfriend people who don't comment much, even if you know they are reading you regularly? If we don't communicate at all, I'd probably unfriend eventually, yes.

What is your approach when it comes to commenting on other journals? I comment quite a bit, when I have something to say (including a "yay!" or whatnot hehe).

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'd unfriend, and be drama-free about anyone else doing the same.

AND LASTLY

Friending memes often ask people to list their favourite TV shows, movies, books, etc., but more often than not, those aren't things people actually write about in their journal. Do you have any favourite TV shows, movies, books, etc., that you DO often write about -- not necessarily in a fandom sort of way, just in general? Star Trek Discovery is the show I've written about most recently, but I do tend to comment on what I'm watching/reading quite frequently. Just nothing epic and long-form ;)

Any final thoughts you'd like to share with potential new friends?
For a better picture of what media I'm into, my userpics will give you a good idea.

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 are free spirits like I am. While I would 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 is in support of the current US President/republicans/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. 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. It can be found as one of two sticky posts on my DW. The other sticky post of mine is where you will 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. That said though, I am not saying that I won't ever make myself known. I'm just cautious about doing so is all.

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 this is 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, 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 have one post on my DW where I tried it out...and discovered that it isn't my thing. Yes, even though I was proud of that particular post.

Is your journal mostly public, locked, or a mix of public and locked?
My DW is 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 will always ask their permission before I share things 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 most things.

Your posting frequency (e.g. daily, every few days, weekly, etc.):
I write multiple times a week, but would love to write daily.

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 any friends who write in their DWs regularly.

You really enjoy reading about:
People's lives, what makes them 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-Donald Trump/pro-republicans as a whole, 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 them, for the most part. 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'm 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 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 is not their thing. Because I know that for me, I only write on my DW when I have valuable things to say...so I get it.

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 am finally free from; I don't wanna hear how people feel about the personal choices I have made for my life around this issue or any others, unless they 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 do not 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.
Note: I'm not sure how to put the promo code onto my DW that the guidelines specify is necessary in this community, so if someone would provide a typed text description of this process for me, I would appreciate it. I specify typed text intentionally because I'm blind, so pictures, screen shots ETC are not one bit helpful for me.
Thanks for creating this community; I hope to make friends here and will do my part to make this community successful.

springheel_jack

Is there an interesting story behind your username?
Springheel Jack, or Spring-Heeled Jack, was a more obscure oddity/alien/cryptid when I picked the name, but I think now many people have heard of him. It. Whatever.   I only go by that name on DW/LJ, so if you come across another, it isn't me. 

Location and language(s):
USA, near Nashville, TN. English.

I'm not a Southron, though; I'm a Midwesterner, with all that entails.

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

Hot button/deal breaker issues that will likely lead to unfriending:
Support for the murdering fascist in the White House is not going to go down well with me. Nor will transphobia.

That said, I don't mind conservatives per se. My bubble - we all have them - is not that exclusive. But thoughtful ones. Not partisan dummies. People trapped in the authoritarian personality. Whatever.

Feel free to chip in about anything you think I'm missing or mistaken about, but please don't lecture.

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. I should make one.

Is your profile up-to-date or at all useful?
It's there, but's not very specific. Right now it's just a few quotes I like.

List a few things you think it's important new friends know about you right away:
I'm a socialist. (In fact I'm arguably what the right refers to as a cultural Marxist (even though that is in no way a real thing) - given that I'm something of a devotee of critical theory, and actually used to teach the frankfurt school.)

I studied philosophy.

I have depression and anxiety and ADHD and so on, and it sucks. (Insert the usual skepticism of the medicalization of mind and personality.  )

I'm Jewish.

My dad died in February and I'm still reeling.

You mostly write about:
Lately: grief (I have a new one), cats (we have a new one), the garden (we have a new one), and the nightmare of contemporary capitalist existence (that's of long standing).

Mental health in general.

Aspects of contemporary leftism, often aspects I don't agree with.

Of course, covid-19 and the quarantine.  

You never or very rarely write about:
Fannish stuff.

Is your journal mostly public, locked, or a mix of public and locked?
Locked. But for purposes of this communiqué I will unlock a few entries so you have some idea what you're getting into.

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 not interesting enough to have any use for those.

Your posting frequency (e.g. daily, every few days, weekly, etc.):
Lately it's maybe weekly. But I'd like to post more. Famous last words.

Does your journal frequently include any of the following: memes, linkspams, gifs, photos, videos, etc?
No, but they appear occasionally.

What do you enjoy most about journaling?
Organizing my own thoughts. Getting to know other people and their lives. I've been on LJ and DW for many years and have made some close friends.

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

You really enjoy reading about:
I usually skip fannish stuff, and fic, and those fic contests like LJ Idol (or whatever it's called over here) but I read the rest.

You have very little interest in reading about:
Fandoms. Fic. Celebrities. Anything about Donald Trump.

Your thoughts on journals that regularly include any of the following: memes, linkspams, gifs, photos, videos, etc?
I'm less interested if this is most of your content.

When it comes to comments on your posts, what matters more -- quality or quantity?
I don't understand the question. Surely it's always quality. Nobody wants a hundred pointless comments just for the number.

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?
If I have something to say.

When you friend someone, but things don't really click, do you unfriend them without warning, or do you send them a note first? How do you prefer to be unfriended in similar circumstances?
I likely won't bother, but I probably would do it without warning.

Go ahead and unfriend me if you want. I don't care.

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. I may write about a book, movie, or show, but I don't write frequently about any book, movie, or show.

There is one possible exception, in that I'm a soccer fan, and I support the local team, but until I can go to games again it's unlikely I'll mention it.

Any final thoughts you'd like to share with potential new friends?
I am not a sunny optimist.

You can just go ahead and add (if you feel that vocation), no need to ask. DW will alert me when you do.

darkrain

Is there an interesting story behind your username? Not really...it's just something I randomly thought up years ago and decided to resurrect it for this journal. :)

Location and language(s): USA; English

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

Hot button/deal breaker issues that will likely lead to unfriending: Any heated disagreements over religion/politics. I respect people with opinions differing from my own, and I try not to get into these topics that often, but occasionally something will catch my attention and I'll blog about it.

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 normally don't like doing "About Me" posts because I figure people will get a better sense of who I am through my actual blog posts.

Is your profile up-to-date or at all useful? To be honest, I don't have much patience with doing profiles, but if asked I will.

List a few things you think it's important new friends know about you right away: I'm a conservative; I'm Catholic; sometimes I blog about the most random and/or mundane things; I'm very opinionated

You mostly write about: Things that happen in my day

You never or very rarely write about: Hot button issues that I really can't stay calm about

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

Do you use filters for certain types of posts (e.g. fandom-related posts, or posts about sex, or mental health issues, etc.)? I've never really written about those, but I will if I should happen to do so.

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

Does your journal frequently include any of the following: memes, linkspams, gifs, photos, videos, etc? Sometimes; not all the time, unless I'm feeling very lazy.

What do you enjoy most about journaling? Eh...just getting thoughts out of my head, really...makes me feel like Dumbledore using his Pensieve.

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

You really enjoy reading about: Anything, really.

You have very little interest in reading about: Nothing's uninteresting.

Your thoughts on journals that regularly include any of the following: memes, linkspams, gifs, photos, videos, etc? I don't mind. Just please...if you have a lot of them in one post, put them under a cut. :)

When it comes to comments on your posts, what matters more -- quality or quantity? Either way. I don't mind which.

Do you unfriend people who don't comment much, even if you know they are reading you regularly? No, because I realize some people might not be comfortable commenting, and that's not something to fault them for.

What is your approach when it comes to commenting on other journals? If something catches my eye and interest, I'll usually opine.

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 hate unfriending people, and I usually won't unless there's a major, major blowup.

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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? Not really, unless the show, movie, or book has really affected me in some profound way.

Any final thoughts you'd like to share with potential new friends? I'm just a harmless little fuzzball who wants nothing more than to meet other people. :D

craaazy

Is there an interesting story behind your username?
I have Schizophrenia and Delusions Diagnose in 2015 been on medication ever since

Location and language(s):
Buffalo, New York, English

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

Hot button/deal breaker issues that will likely lead to unfriending:
Being racist and un careing
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

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:
That I am often lonely

You mostly write about:
My day to day life

You never or very rarely write about:
Other people, news

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

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.):
I trying to post at least every week

Does your journal frequently include any of the following: memes, linkspams, gifs, photos, videos, etc?
no
What do you enjoy most about journaling?
I can share my poetry and ideas with the world

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

You really enjoy reading about:
Paganism, Hinduism, religion, kpop, Asian culture, music, lifestyle

You have very little interest in reading about:
politics

Your thoughts on journals that regularly include any of the following: memes, linkspams, gifs, photos, videos, etc?
no problem

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 hardly ever comment on other people if they dont share the same interest as me.

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

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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?
Legend of drizzt, dungeons and dragons novels, fantasy novels like a a game of thrones, I like a game of throne tv show. I like werewolf novels. I have not watch tv so often nowadays. I like to play the old SNES games such as Final Fantasy 3-6, and sega games such as sonic the hedgehog.

Any final thoughts you'd like to share with potential new friends?
I would like my new friends to introduce me to new things.

Current Mood: amused

sbaw

Is there an interesting story behind your username?
It's an acronym for "seized by a whim."

Location and language(s):
Las Vegas, NV, USA. English.

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

Hot button/deal breaker issues that will likely lead to unfriending:
The usual: racism, misogyny, homophobia, transphobia. Religious intolerance, classism.

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 pinned to my journal.

Is your profile up-to-date or at all useful?
It's not useful, other than the list of interests.

List a few things you think it's important new friends know about you right away:
I'm working toward becoming a college English instructor, I'm married, I'm crazy and disabled.

You mostly write about:
My everyday life, what I'm reading or studying.

You never or very rarely write about:
Politics

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

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

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

Does your journal frequently include any of the following: memes, linkspams, gifs, photos, videos, etc?
I recently rediscovered those ridiculous surveys we all took in the early 2000s, so I've a few of those. Other than that, nope.

What do you enjoy most about journaling?
It helps me process my thoughts and feelings about things that happen.

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

You really enjoy reading about:
Other people's daily lives, books, anime, manga, The Gothic.

You have very little interest in reading about:
Politics, fandoms I'm not interested in, travel.

Your thoughts on journals that regularly include any of the following: memes, linkspams, gifs, photos, videos, etc?
I subscribe to a few Tumblr feeds, so those don't bother me.

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?
If I have something useful to add, or if the post is particularly interesting, I'll 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?
This has never really happened to me--I'm pretty shy, so I rarely friend people--but I imagine I'd probably unfriend without warning and wouldn't mind being unfriended in the same way.

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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 am getting back into anime and manga, so I will probably start posting about what I'm watching and reading.

Any final thoughts you'd like to share with potential new friends?
It's been a long time since I had journal friends, so I'm a little rusty and shy, but I'm happy to add folks, and look forward to fun conversations on here. I was on livejournal for years and miss the feeling of community!

Current Mood: hopeful
Current Music: in/spectre

ocean_pearl

Is there an interesting story behind your username?
It's based mostly on this song... plus my favorite gem is a pearl.

Location and language(s): Newmarket, Canada, mostly English with some Italian, French, German, Klingon, and garbled nonsense.

Age range (e.g 20s, 30s, etc.): 45 years young

Hot button/deal breaker issues that will likely lead to unfriending: I'm a pretty chill person.. so.. probably hate speak...

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? Define 'useful'?

List a few things you think it's important new friends know about you right away:
I'm quirky, good natured, a little crazy, and I write a lot... and comment a lot.

You mostly write about:

My life, my friends, simming, and my daily life...

You never or very rarely write about:

Nothing, really, maybe politics?? IDK

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

It's 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 don't know how to, so no?

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

I am the CNN of DW. Every minute (lol) not really, I post every day, sometimes hourly...

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

Yasss...

What do you enjoy most about journaling?

I love the fact that you can meet new people...

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

Same as the frequency of my postings... chances are, if you post something, I'll notice.

You really enjoy reading about:

Other peoples lives, their pets + babies/children, quizzes, surveys, memes.. etc etc

You have very little interest in reading about:

Politics and just hate speak

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

Bring it on!!!

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

Both.

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

Nope.

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

I comment a lot. I am a talkative bxtch.

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 will send a message.

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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 write about a lot of stuff... fandom, non fandom... idk..

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

I have Tourettes so I swear a lot but, I will try and tone it down if that's what you want. ☺

Looking forward to hearing from you.
Sammy

Current Mood: happy
Current Location: in the quiet room
Current Music: Lenny Kravitz - American Woman

physeteridae

Is there an interesting story behind your username? There's a story, but I don't know if anyone would find it interesting. As a boy, I loved the story of Moby Dick. As a teen, I read lots about sperm whales. I still love both the book and whales. Physeteridae is the species family term for sperm whales. And I'm not even a science geek.

Location and language(s): Greater London, UK. English

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

Hot button/deal breaker issues that will likely lead to unfriending: Bigotry or hate speech, anything sexually explicit that's not behind a cut. I can't think of anything else off the top of my head

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. I'm still trying to write one. I'm not quite sure what information is pertinent to include

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

List a few things you think it's important new friends know about you right away: I feel very boring compared to everyone else. Hopefully I'm using these terms correctly - I'm a white straight cis male. I have no major disabilities or illnesses to speak of. I'm married with three children. I'm not into fandom or fanfiction - although I do love fantasy, horror & science-fiction. I love rock music, rock climbing, snowboarding, marvel movies, norse mythology, work in politics and nerd out over true crime, serial killers, social justice and political science & philosophy

You mostly write about: Day to day life, sport, movies, family, general politics

You never or very rarely write about: Specifics about my work, sexual content, celebrity gossip, linkspams,

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

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

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

Does your journal frequently include any of the following: memes, linkspams, gifs, photos, videos, etc? I definitely foresee memes, maybe photos and videos.

What do you enjoy most about journaling? Having a record of my life combined with a brian dump, and the opportunity to meet new people

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

You really enjoy reading about: People's lives, their thoughts and feelings,

You have very little interest in reading about: fanfiction, 'shipping', ~drama, link spams

Your thoughts on journals that regularly include any of the following: memes, linkspams, gifs, photos, videos, etc? I'd rather know what you think about the thing you're sharing

When it comes to comments on your posts, what matters more -- quality or quantity? Both, actually. I get a kick out of knowing people are reading my rambles, but I also want to be able to hold conversations with people

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

What is your approach when it comes to commenting on other journals? If I have something to say, I'll 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 would definitely prefer if someone tells me wh they're unfriending me and would be doing the same

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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? Moby Dick & Jaws are two of my favourites movies, I've also been enjoying The Meg movie and books by Steve Alten. The MCU movie series is taking over not just my life, but my childrens' too, and Thor is my God. Stephen King and Michael Crichton are probably my favourite writers, Steven Spielberg and Ron Howard are my favourite directors. I support Arsenal FC. Music wise, we're talking Aerosmith, Metallica, Guns N' Roses & Van Halen.

Any final thoughts you'd like to share with potential new friends? I hope I'm not too boring!

rhythmicflow

Is there an interesting story behind your username? I love words, I love the cadence and flow of poetry so rhythmicflow just seemed to fit
Location and language(s): I'm in England, and I speak English. I did German in high school but doubt I remember anything further than Ich heiße London Lee
Age range (e.g 20s, 30s, etc.): early 40s
Hot button/deal breaker issues that will likely lead to unfriending: hate speech, censorship, telling me my life is wrong/how to live 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.? see here
Is your profile up-to-date or at all useful? It's up-to-date, but I don't know how 'useful' it is
List a few things you think it's important new friends know about you right away: I am a genderfluid (she/they), poly (in two long-term committed relationships), pansexual, pagan, long-haired, Leo
You mostly write about/You never or very rarely write about: I don't know, but I'm excited to find out
Is your journal mostly public, locked, or a mix of public and locked? I suspect it's going to be a mixture 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.)? nope, and I don't know what that means
Your posting frequency (e.g. daily, every few days, weekly, etc.): I'm planning on posting every few days, maybe 3-4 times a week
Does your journal frequently include any of the following: memes, linkspams, gifs, photos, videos, etc? probably, yes!
What do you enjoy most about journaling? How it makes me thing about how I present myself using only words, how I'm forced to communicate more consisely and how it can connect people
How often do you read your friends list (e.g. daily, every other day, once a week, etc.)? Same as posting, every few days
You really enjoy reading about: people, their lives, their loves and their passions. Listening to someone speak about something they're passionate about, even if I know nothing about the subject, is a wonderful experience
You have very little interest in reading about: teen angst/drama, fanfiction, hate speech
Your thoughts on journals that regularly include any of the following: memes, linkspams, gifs, photos, videos, etc? I'm not a fan of linkspams, I'd rather know what you think of a topic. If a person is posting something that important/means something to them, and chooses visual media, then I want to see it.
When it comes to comments on your posts, what matters more -- quality or quantity? yes. Stroke my ego!
Do you unfriend people who don't comment much, even if you know they are reading you regularly? I don't think so. I'd certainly prefer people TO comment, interaction is part of the point of this community, but I also understand there are MANY reasons people don't/can't
What is your approach when it comes to commenting on other journals? If I have something to say, I'll 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 think I would prefer the heads up, both giving and receiving.

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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'm not in fandom, per se. I love to read, especially horror, mystery, paranormal and urban fantasy - and list Cassandra Clare, Jim Butcher, JK Rowling, Patricia Briggs and Charlaine Harris among my favourite writers. TV/Movie wise I love Harry Potter, Sherlock, Good Omens, True Blood, Twilight, Shadowhunters, most Tim Burton.

Any final thoughts you'd like to share with potential new friends? Not that I can think of. If there's anything you want to know, just ask and I'll probably tell you!

hypostatize

Is there an interesting story behind your username?
My username is a synonym for "reify", which was already taken.

Location and language(s):
North America, primarily English. I own a small collection of old foreign language dictionaries and enjoy trying to teach myself grammars from other languages, but none have quite "stuck" yet.

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

Hot button/deal breaker issues that will likely lead to unfriending:
I despise state censorship and book-burning mindsets and people who spend all their time and energy complaining in ideological opposition to something.

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. I'm not sure what I would put in it anyway, since I have no other public-facing social media.

Is your profile up-to-date or at all useful?
No.

List a few things you think it's important new friends know about you right away:
I am deleting my fandom presence from the clearnet and starting over. It's been a decade since I started being a part of "fandom culture", and I'm tired of it. I want to move away from the patterns of mass-media consumption/regurgitation I created for myself, and do something completely different. Unfortunately, I like to stay somewhat anonymous, but I do enjoy having private conversations with other people.

You mostly write about:
Art history, women painters, music. I like to repost works from the public domain to my journal.

You never or very rarely write about:
I am actively trying to move away from fandom. I don't think I will post anything explicitly pornographic, although I may occasionally post nude paintings and that sort of thing if I feel like it's a representative enough work of whichever artist I'm posting about.

Is your journal mostly public, locked, or a mix of public and locked?
My journal (as of this writing) is a public-facing curation of artwork that I think is beautiful and a private-facing diary.

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 there is a type of post you would like me to filter, I can create a filterable tag.

Your posting frequency (e.g. daily, every few days, weekly, etc.):
Every few days, if I can keep up with it.

Does your journal frequently include any of the following: memes, linkspams, gifs, photos, videos, etc?
No memes. No linkspams. No gifs. I often post large quantities of photos at once, but put all past the first two underneath a cut. I occasionally post videos for the purpose of sharing music.

What do you enjoy most about journaling?
I enjoy doing the research for my posts and fiddling around with HTML/CSS. I used to feel so focused on putting out "content" that I got lost in quantity over quality, so creating a quieter, curative experience is calming for me. It feels as if I can finally post for "myself" as opposed to for an "audience", and that is nice.

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

You really enjoy reading about:
Art history, "traditional" art techniques, trends in graphic design, music, philosophy, and textile arts.

You have very little interest in reading about:
Television shows. Cartoons. The latest shonen comic all the teens like to write fanfiction about.

Your thoughts on journals that regularly include any of the following: memes, linkspams, gifs, photos, videos, etc?
If you put extremely long posts under a cut, I will not mind any of it. I don't like it when people post twenty promos in a row for their fan community, and will most likely unfriend anyone who does that.

When it comes to comments on your posts, what matters more -- quality or quantity?
It does not matter to me, although if someone were to communicate with me, I'd prefer one long comment as opposed to three separate threads for me to reply to.

Do you unfriend people who don't comment much, even if you know they are reading you regularly?
No, why would I do that? I'm pretty sure most people don't comment on anything.

What is your approach when it comes to commenting on other journals?
If I feel like I have something to say, I will say something. I usually don't feel like I have much to say 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 think it is kind of weird to send someone a message telling them why you unsubscribed from their journal, and it can only lead to unhappiness. Friendship is something beyond a mutual subscription, anyway.

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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 love Pokemon and Tezuka's works with all my heart, but I am going to do my best not to write about anything like that. In a moment of weakness, I might end up writing something about the new Pokemon game in a private entry.

Any final thoughts you'd like to share with potential new friends?
If there's anything in particular, please ask. I like answering weirdly specific questions.

fever_dreaming

Is there an interesting story behind your username?

It is a lyric from "Alligator" by Of Monsters and Men. I love their music.

Location and language(s):

I am from Texas, and only speak English. Would love to learn another language some time in my life, though!

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

Early 30's

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

Not much will make me unfriend someone. I have only unfriended in another journaling community when all the person posted was their twitter updates.

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. This is actually a new journal for me, so my very first entry has a bit about me.

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

It's brand new, so I think so!

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

If you don't like reading about the mom life, then you probably won't like my entries. But I am open to all sorts of friends even if they do not share a similar lifestyle to mine. It makes things more interesting!

You mostly write about:

Daily life. I have 3 kids, so they will be the subject of my entries a lot. My husband as well. But I also have recently discovered that I just really enjoy writing as a hobby. I'm not a writer by any means, and have only just started working on poetry, fiction, and non-fiction pieces. So I
use my journal for those things as well.

You never or very rarely write about:

Politics. But other than that I'm mostly an open book.

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

Most entries will probably end up locked, but possibly some public added in as well.

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

Nope.

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

It varies. But definitely at least once a week. Sometimes more.

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

Maybe a meme here and there, and on occasion a picture.

What do you enjoy most about journaling?

It's an outlet for me, and a fun hobby.

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

Every day.

You really enjoy reading about:

Honestly, there's not much I won't enjoy reading.

You have very little interest in reading about:

Politics. Explicit sexual content. I don't mind hearing about sex but I don't want to read your version of 50 shades of Grey haha.

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

I'm not opposed to those things, but I rarely watch videos, and will not follow any linkspams.

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

Maybe a little of both? I really like commenting on my friends posts, but I get that not everything warrants a long, drawn out comment.

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

Nah.

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

I'm gonna do 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?

If someone doesn't like my posts then no worries. They can unsubscribe without notifying me. No harm, no foul.

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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?

It really just depends on what I'm into at the time. At this moment I would say no, though.

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

If there's anything extra you'd like to know then ask away!

razorbladeromance

Is there an interesting story behind your username?

Actually, I love James Dean and he always struck me as a guy that would engage in a razorblade romance. I also like the term razorblade romance. a

Location and language(s) English, some French and Italian. Some Russian and Yiddish too. I am trying to learn different languages for fun... and I am from Canada.

Age range (e.g 20s, 30s, etc.) 45

Hot button/deal breaker issues that will likely lead to unfriending: Not understanding that I thave Tourettes and I swear a lot. And people who either don't care about my views or want to?

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

I will... eventually.

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

LOL... no.. I should work on that too.

List a few things you think it's important new friends know about you right away: I'm extremely opinionated... I am female but I prefer to be non binary. I am very understanding of the lgbtq community. I am also a very funny girl according to my sister Bees.

You mostly write about:

Bees, my day to day life, random crap...

You never or very rarely write about: Haha, nothing is off topic. Maybe sex? IDK

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

Public all the way

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.):

Every day, ever hour, I'm like CNN of the blogging world :p

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

Yes.

What do you enjoy most about journaling?

Sharing what Iike, hearing what others think...

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

Again, all the time.

You really enjoy reading about:

Like different stuff .... you know? Day to day?

You have very little interest in reading about:

Sex.

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

Yeah... s'ok.

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

Whatever. :)

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

Nope :)

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

Haa... I comment a LOT! :D

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 want to be notified plz and thnx!

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Current Mood: annoyed
Current Location: Newmarket, Canada
Current Music: Black Stations/White Stations - Martha and the Muffins

ng_moonmoth

Is there an interesting story behind your username?
Here it is. I wanted a handle that aligned with who I felt I really was, rather than who I appeared to be. Someone who has to assume a disguise in order to attempt to navigate a barely comprehensible and violent culture seemed like an excellent fit. I tacked on the "ng" part to recognize my nonbinary gender identity when I found that just "moonmoth" was taken on LiveJournal. I took it with me to Dreamwidth when I migrated.
Location and language(s):
San Francisco (California, USA) Bay Area. English. I can generally hack my way through reading German and French, and can often sort of follow a German conversation, but am not fluent in either.
Age range (e.g 20s, 30s, etc.):
Eisenhower baby.
Hot button/deal breaker issues that will likely lead to unfriending:
Hatred. Threats, particularly empty ones. Disrespect for others' opinions. Disrespect or dismissal of others' identities. Closed-mindedness. Bigotry of any sort, directed at any aspect of any person. Dehumanization. Dumping any sewage of that sort into my space.
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, but see next question.
Is your profile up-to-date or at all useful?
No, but the series of self-discovery posts I did earlier this year will tell you a lot.
List a few things you think it's important new friends know about you right away:
I am a genderqueer, nonbinary person. I suspect I always was, but I was hiding it behind a facade of cishet normativity until my sexuality and gender identity escaped and got in my face some years back, during a period of self-reflection. I've begun to catch up on working out who I really am, and how I want to express my identity -- a process I characterize as Going Out In Public. Right now, I'm still doing that with a good deal of care. Current results are encouraging, though.

Respect for someone's identity includes accepting, and ideally affirming, it. Please refrain from attempting to cisgender me based on anything you see here or may think you know about me.

This account is where I get to be Out On The Internet. If you and I have met in meatspace, you may have worked out (or I may have shared with you) the connection. If so, please respect the illusion of control over the process I am trying to maintain, and address me by the name that goes with the space we are interacting in, until I announce that I am now Out All The Time. If we are in meatspace, I will let you know how comfortable I am being Out In Context (= willing to interact as ng_moonmoth).
You mostly write about:
My creative efforts. As much as I write about anything.
You never or very rarely write about:
My daily life. Generally, things that would link my meatspace identity with this account.
Is your journal mostly public, locked, or a mix of public and locked?
Right now, it's entirely public. Part of my process of Going Out In Public may include posting about my experience doing that. If that happens, those (and other personal stuff) will be 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 don't post often enough, or about enough things, to warrant the effort.
Your posting frequency (e.g. daily, every few days, weekly, etc.):
Sporadic. I went on a run in February and March in response to a series of questions about self-discovery, but I'm not a regular poster.
Does your journal frequently include any of the following: memes, linkspams, gifs, photos, videos, etc?
When a meme catches my eye, I'll often play along. By fraction of content, memes are fairly high. By frequency of posts, they are low, along with everything else.
What do you enjoy most about journaling?
Having a geographically and culturally diverse collection of people I can interact with.
How often do you read your friends list (e.g. daily, every other day, once a week, etc.)?
At least daily.
You really enjoy reading about:
Just about anything. I treasure the opportunity to read about what people who aren't like me are saying and thinking about.
You have very little interest in reading about:
Not all that much. If someone considers something important enough to them to post it, I'm likely to read it. Fanworks for fandoms I haven't been exposed to are things I'm likely to skip -- but I might take a look at some point to see whether it's something I might like.
Your thoughts on journals that regularly include any of the following: memes, linkspams, gifs, photos, videos, etc?
The scroll bars on my browser work just fine, thank you. Cut tags are a goodness.
When it comes to comments on your posts, what matters more -- quality or quantity?
Presence. It shows that someone's reading, and found what they read worth commenting on.
Do you unfriend people who don't comment much, even if you know they are reading you regularly?
Not at all. Someone's reading experience may not include commenting.
What is your approach when it comes to commenting on other journals?
If I think I have something worth saying, I say it. I'm a decently frequent commenter, and will stay with comment threads as needed.
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 think about whether things "click" or not, so I'm not going to unsubscribe to someone based on that. And I don't much care why someone might wish to unsubscribe to me, although some reference to why wouldn't hurt. If I decide to revoke access to someone, I would send a note for that, and would hope that anyone who chose to revoke my access to their private posts would do similarly.
AND LASTLY

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

ysabetwordsmith. I'm a regular prompter and frequent sponsor of works coming from their Poetry Fishbowl, have written the occasional fanwork in some of their spaces, have set a couple of their poems to music, and added a good chunk of background information to some of their storylines.
Any final thoughts you'd like to share with potential new friends?I love to share thoughts. I'm eager to start or continue an exchange about just about anything, publicly or privately. Drop me a line!

shadaras

Is there an interesting story behind your username?
Depends on your definition of interesting? Shadaras was one of my first OCs back when I was like eleven. She was a wolf-drake pledged to the god of death in the world that a friend and I had made up, but she wasn't part of the main storyline -- she was my OC who I told stories to myself about at night as I was going to sleep. I picked up her name as a username when I was first getting on the internet when I was 13, and never really gave it up. It's been the name I've held the longest, at this point.

Location and language(s):
New England, US. I only speak English.

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

Hot button/deal breaker issues that will likely lead to unfriending:
gods, just, don't be a dick? If you're an asshole then I have no reason to engage with you.

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

Is your profile up-to-date or at all useful?
It is probably useful? It is relatively recent/up-to-date.

List a few things you think it's important new friends know about you right away:
I think anything I really care about is in my intro post, but for the sake of people skimming these:
- I'm queer and nonbinary
- I have a cat and I love her
- Star Wars is my oldest and most consistent fandom

You mostly write about:
My life, apparently? Which is not what I'd expected when I started being on DW, but here we are. Mostly this means talking about aikido, my cat, going on hikes, or tabletop gaming. I also talk about books/movies/shows/podcasts sometimes, and writing occasionally (though I participate in a fair amount of fannish fic exchanges, so those posts scatter throughout), but the most consistent thing is me talking about stuff I'm doing.

You never or very rarely write about:
As everyone's saying, I don't talk about politics.

Is your journal mostly public, locked, or a mix of public and locked?
Mostly public. I only lock things that I consider private and don't want random strangers to see.

Do you use filters for certain types of posts (e.g. fandom-related posts, or posts about sex, or mental health issues, etc.)?
that would take effort I am not interested in putting into my blogging life

Your posting frequency (e.g. daily, every few days, weekly, etc.):
More days than not, but not every day.

Does your journal frequently include any of the following: memes, linkspams, gifs, photos, videos, etc?
Generally not. I'll occasionally do some memes, usually writing-focused ones.

What do you enjoy most about journaling?
I like having a space to share things about myself and my life, and a record of what I've been up to. I like being able to talk to people and get to know them better.

How often do you read your friends list (e.g. daily, every other day, once a week, etc.)?
Does this mean reading page? I read it at least once a day, and often multiple times a day.

You really enjoy reading about:
I like hearing about peoples' lives! I also like reading what people have to say about what they've read, and seeing people get really into fandoms, even if they aren't ones I share (though that helps).

You have very little interest in reading about:
Negativity, when it's the only thing you seem to post. It's fine if it's, like, 'today my brain is bad' or 'today this shitty thing happened', but it's draining when it's the only thing you talk about, and I will stop reading.

Your thoughts on journals that regularly include any of the following: memes, linkspams, gifs, photos, videos, etc?
I very rarely watch videos and I find multiple gifs in quick succession overwhelming. I love seeing photos people take, though! Or art they've done of any sort! I always look at linkspams, though I don't always find something I'm interested in them. Memes are generally fun to read, and sometimes I'll borrow them too.

When it comes to comments on your posts, what matters more -- quality or quantity?
I... don't care? Comment if you want to, don't if you don't want to? If I'm being thoughtful, responding in kind is nice, because it generates conversation, but a quick 'That's interesting to think about' makes me happy too.

Do you unfriend people who don't comment much, even if you know they are reading you regularly?
why is commenting a measure of value?
I often don't comment on folks' journals, and I am fully in support of others doing the same.

What is your approach when it comes to commenting on other journals?
I'll do it if I have something I feel is interesting to say, or if I want to offer support. If you're doing a meme that requires folk to comment asking things, I will almost always do that, too. :)

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?
Nah
Like, if I'm going to unsubscribe from someone, I'll just... do it. It takes forever for me to decide to do that, usually, and it usually is because whatever that person is interested in sharing isn't for me. And it doesn't need to be! It's their space, if if I don't wanna be in it, I won't.
(I also don't consider 'mutuals on the internet' to necessarily mean 'friend'; if you wanna be my friend you gotta talk to me and I gotta talk to you in return, y'know?)

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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?
shit, what do I actually talk about
Uh, Star Wars, predictably. Friends at the Table, an actual play tabletop podcast (which I should talk about more). Killjoys will start popping up soon. Star Trek: Discovery.

Any final thoughts you'd like to share with potential new friends?
I like people! People are great fun, and it's nice meeting new folk.

suncani

Is there an interesting story behind your username?
Suncani means sunny or shiny in serbian. I wanted something fairly neutral when I started participating online and it's stuck
Location and language(s):
UK, UK english, tiny bits of spanish and french. I used to speak more but it's whithered with disuse
Age range (e.g 20s, 30s, etc.):
early 30's
Hot button/deal breaker issues that will likely lead to unfriending:
Bullying, anti's anything that's imposing your opinion on others. We can disagree but everyone likes what they like, you don't need to tell them they're wrong or a bad person for it.
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.?
Erm sort of? While I don't have too many posts I think they're a good reflection of the things I like and am most likely to talk about.
Is your profile up-to-date or at all useful?
Well the interests are but I think that's all that's on there, as I wasn't entirely sure what to put.
List a few things you think it's important new friends know about you right away:

I am incredibly inconsistent and my brain generally hates me. This means I can take forever to reply back to comments and triple think what I write. So if you get a comment that seems a bit odd, it's probably been edited to death. If I take a while to respond I'm not annoyed or uninterested I'm probably been reclusive. You mostly write about:
Things that I've found that I think are interesting, what I'm reading, current projects, a little bit of politics
You never or very rarely write about:
At the moment I'm still figuring out what I want to use my journal for so am loathe to say I'd never write about something, but that might change
Is your journal mostly public, locked, or a mix of public and locked?
Mostly public
Do you use filters for certain types of posts (e.g. fandom-related posts, or posts about sex, or mental health issues, etc.)?
I don't think so?
Your posting frequency (e.g. daily, every few days, weekly, etc.):
Aiming for at least every few days but this has been fairly sporadic so far
Does your journal frequently include any of the following: memes, linkspams, gifs, photos, videos, etc?
I like a good linkspam but try to limit to 2-3 and explain why I'm highlighting them
What do you enjoy most about journaling?
Chance to write regularly and attempt to become better at getting my thoughts down on paper in a coherent manner
How often do you read your friends list (e.g. daily, every other day, once a week, etc.)?
Daily
You really enjoy reading about:
Whatever other people are interested in. If someone has a passion for something it comes across in their writing and makes it interesting
You have very little interest in reading about:
Unrelenting negativity. Yes, the world is not as good as it can be, but I need some hope otherwise I end up sliding too.
Your thoughts on journals that regularly include any of the following: memes, linkspams, gifs, photos, videos, etc?
Some is good, if that's all their is, I may struggle to comment but will probably still read
When it comes to comments on your posts, what matters more -- quality or quantity?
Happy with either, whatever people choose to do is great by me
Do you unfriend people who don't comment much, even if you know they are reading you regularly?
Nope, I only really clean out lists once in a blue moon and then it would be complete inactivity for months/years
What is your approach when it comes to commenting on other journals?
If I have something to say, I'll comment but will generally be quite restrained in commenting I can be shy sometimes.
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?
Tend to just unfriend and would prefer the same. Sometimes things just don't click for any real 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?

What I write about tends to be what I'm interested in at the time, I can be a bit of a butterfly skipping from one thing to the next Any final thoughts you'd like to share with potential new friends? If there's anything you're curious about come and say hi!

killertofuuu

Is there an interesting story behind your username? Nope! It's just part of my personality, though my job is to be a funny futz, not a mean one. I poke fun at my fandoms and favorite things playfully. I try not to complain much anymore, though. Nothing sucks more than making serious business out of fandom. And besides, online, I go by Risa.
Location and language(s): United States, US English and some Spanish
Age range: I'm 30, but I'll be friends with anyone who's mature and fun.
Hot button/deal breaker issues that will likely lead to unfriending: It almost goes without saying in fandom spaces like these that most flavors of bigotry are no good, but lets go deeper. I don't tolerate harassment and bullying of any sort, for any reason, from anyone, period, especially if it involves ship bashing, or kink shaming. Anti's who make "call out" posts? I'm looking at you. Also, I don't want to hear about why "men suck" or "cis people suck" or whatever. I'm done listening to that shit. It needs to stop.
Is your profile up-to-date or at all useful? LOL, not really. I have a massive list of interests, though, and lots of icons. Pretty much anything you see is fair game to talk about.
List a few things you think it's important new friends know about you right away: I am a workaholic and I lose track of time. I have been known to disappear for months at a time. This is only because I fall out of the habit of updating my journal. Now that I'm getting back in the habit of updating my journal, you'll be seeing more of me around. I write lots of fic and meme a lot, too.
You mostly write about: Fannish things and hobbies. I try not to talk about work so much anymore, because it's bad enough I have to live it. I don't really want to relive it online, you know? Besides, that's what facebook's for.
You never or very rarely write about: I used to use my journal to talk about my mood and my IRL relationships/issues/worries/etc., but I don't want to use this platform for that anymore. I'm trying to shift more into writing and creativity for the fun of it. I've found more useful (for me) ways to manage my mental health, but you'd better believe I understand the value of having people online to talk about all that stuff. Your thoughts and concerns are always safe with me. Chef don't judge.
Is your journal mostly public, locked, or a mix of public and locked? Mostly public. I won't say I never do locked posts, but rarely.
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 pretty easy-going about whatever folks post about. The only things I can't stand are bullying and harassment. Not talk of bullying and harassment, but actual bullying and harassment. That'll piss me off right quick.
Your posting frequency (e.g. daily, every few days, weekly, etc.): I'm gonna say every few days at this point, but I'm looking at updating maybe 2-3 times daily as my goal.
Does your journal frequently include any of the following: memes, linkspams, gifs, photos, videos, etc? I embed youtube videos from time to time. I love memes and post a lot of them, especially ones pertaining to writing and shipping! Not many gifs, but if I use them I'll put them under a cut, most likely.
What do you enjoy most about journaling? Being in the writing habit and keeping myself accountable for engaging in fun hobbies so I'm not just burning myself out with work and responsibilities all the time.
How often do you read your friends list (e.g. daily, every other day, once a week, etc.)? Daily, which sadly isn't hard. Not everyone posts on DW frequently. Heck, it's a wagon I've fallen off of at times.
You really enjoy reading about: Other people's hobbies. What they're cooking. What games they're playing. What they're writing. What animals they encounter. I like to know what people are up to. It helps me remind myself to have more fun.
You have very little interest in reading about: Pettiness, complaints, criticism, people talking shit about each other, people bashing media they hate, etc. Meh. Or, to put it more briefly, I'm sick of reading about, or listening to what people hate, and will very likely ignore it. I want friends who are less about that hate and more about live and let live.
Your thoughts on journals that regularly include any of the following: memes, linkspams, gifs, photos, videos, etc? Hey, include anything you want in your journals. It's your world! You ought to post whatever you want. Don't let my preferences stop you.
When it comes to comments on your posts, what matters more -- quality or quantity? I appreciate both, because I'm entitled to neither. I guess if I had a preference, I'd go for quantity. Part of why I'm here is because I want to talk to people. The more comments, the better. Don't be shy!
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? If anything stands out about the post and I want to chime in, I will. It's usually a joke, some insight, or something fairly neutral, though. I'll offer Internet hugs for people who need them, too.
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 would just unfriend silently, and when I do it's usually nothing personal. You can just unfriend me, too, if you need to. No explanation needed. It's all good.
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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'd say the fandom I talk most about is South Park, but I like all sorts of cartoons, video games, etc. Heck, just look at my interests list. We'll talk any fandoms you want, including ones I'm not part of. I have plenty of generic enough posts where you can chime in with something off topic. Doesn't bother me.
Any final thoughts you'd like to share with potential new friends? I'm hopelessly obsessed with cooking videos on YouTube right now, and I also love Gordon Ramsay. If you have recipes that you love, send them my way anytime! I do a bit of cooking myself.

Current Mood: good

armaina

Is there an interesting story behind your username? It's a misspelling/mispronunciation of the name Aramina, from the first short story of the The Girl Who Heard Dragons by Anne McCaffrey.

Location and language(s): Arizona, US. English

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

Hot button/deal breaker issues that will likely lead to unfriending: Lack of empathy, cruelty. Any situation where I feel like I cannot talk or express on my own journal without being lashed out at. Being cruel or contemptful of others on an excessive basis, making a platform of pointing out flaws in others and nothing else. Any situation where my time or emotional energy is demanded without my consent.

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.? Eh, not really? Though browsing the thoughts tag will probably clue you in on how I talk about things.

Is your profile up-to-date or at all useful? Yep, though http://me.armaina.com/ is the best profile.

List a few things you think it's important new friends know about you right away: I'm tactfully honest, I'm an extrovert, and I'm highly empathetic. I see the world and people as nuanced and exceedingly complicated and really detest black and white thinking. (I know people do it as a defense mechanism but I just cannot be around it for very long). Because of that, I'm extremely passionate about people, about compassion, about the way we treat one another. Aside from all that, I'm an avid worldbuilder, creating societies, peoples, histories, interactions, is a huge part of my life. I likewise love seeing what other people create, it's the thing that keeps things going.

You mostly write about: A lot about society, interaction, people. A lot of worldbuilding when I'm not bummed about it. Art, I illustrate and pixel art and I'm trying to make myself have more fun with it. And then the occasional games or cartoon Thing.

You never or very rarely write about: Anything particularly dark or distressing is never available to the public. There's a lot in the way of the current state of the world that I probably won't talk much about because I gotta be honest, I'm just too dang exhausted with all that.

Is your journal mostly public, locked, or a mix of public and locked? It's mostly public, with some locked entries

Do you use filters for certain types of posts (e.g. fandom-related posts, or posts about sex, or mental health issues, etc.)? I have a mature filter post, a headspace filter, and a religious filter I've used about once.

Your posting frequency (e.g. daily, every few days, weekly, etc.): I'd say about weekly with some bursts of several times within the week.

Does your journal frequently include any of the following: memes, linkspams, gifs, photos, videos, etc? No memes or link spam, just artwork I made myself and screen caps from video games.

What do you enjoy most about journaling? Getting out my thoughts, mostly. Being able to think and process whats on my mind has helped me in my comprehension of language so much. I don't think I'd be nearly as articulate as I am without it, and I still have a lot to figure out. Plus I use this place a lot to hash out ideas for stories, settings and characters in a nice categorized way I can't do much anywhere else. I just like using any place I have for creative works and stories and things.

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

You really enjoy reading about: Creative stuff! Give me the things you make, the things you do, the things you're enthused about. Looove seeing other world-builders and story creators. I also enjoy philosophical talk and things like thoughtful observations. Discussing the how and why we do the things we do is hugely important to me.

You have very little interest in reading about: Endlessly posting about why other people are bad or why some demographic is bad. Venting is fine, dislike is fine, my issue lies in the excess.

Your thoughts on journals that regularly include any of the following: memes, linkspams, gifs, photos, videos, etc? I can take it in small doses but if it becomes excessive I just can't do it.

When it comes to comments on your posts, what matters more -- quality or quantity? I don't care?? comment or don't comment, comment as much or as little. Never ever force yourself to exert beyond what's appropriate.

Do you unfriend people who don't comment much, even if you know they are reading you regularly? I'll occasionally do friend clean up, but that often comes from months or years of inactivity.

What is your approach when it comes to commenting on other journals? If I have something appropriate to say I comment. If I don't, I don't. And sometimes I open up a window, write half a comment, then forget to finish.

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? It will sometimes take me months or even years to actually remove people, and if I do it's because I've heard/read nothing. However, in the case where I feel something has been violated, I usually will contact the person if I feel familiar enough with them to talk it out. I won't notify someone if I feel they will just be malicious. People are not obligated to talk to me about anything if they remove me. While it would be appreciated, it would be wrong, controlling even, to expect people to do this.

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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? Media topics that are most likely to come up will be Warframe, SecondLife, GuildWars 2, Destiny 2, Pokemon, Doom, Boatloads of cartoons, mostly western, and if I feel up to it I even do little thought pieces or reviews. I also have a strong preference for anything SciFi leaning, especially super future settings (like Mass Effect and Warframe).

Any final thoughts you'd like to share with potential new friends? I tend to like people more often than dislike, it's really difficult for me to have a strong negative perception of others. Oh and while I sometimes write about things I'm a fan of, I do not consider myself a 'fannish' blog and I don't really partake in 'fandom' on the whole.

Current Music: Hexenkraft - Technomagick Sacrament

kalium

Is there an interesting story behind your username?
It's an alternative name for the element potassium. Chemistry is cool.

Location and language(s):
North-east England, English only.

Age range (e.g 20s, 30s, etc.):
30s. Nobody ever believes me...

Hot button/deal breaker issues that will likely lead to unfriending:
I feel like I should start with the usual - -isms of different stripes will make me keep away - but to be honest I've never felt like these people are that much of a problem here. So I'll just come out and say it - aggressive, weaponised social justice/your fave is problematic/cancel culture/any sort of shaming/creator hate in all its forms, also current events, politics, and that "everything is a horrific dystopia and there is no hope" feel, because I like having a will to live. Just generally being a jerk under the guise of progressivism. Please, no.

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 really, but my profile should do the trick. I also have:

Story/'verse listings - because I am that person who works for too long on too many things. Includes monster-laden fantasy, cracky metafiction, a 90s/early 2000s magical critter throwback world, one lonely fanfic that isn't very fannish, and some weird thing involving Storybook Weaver.

Cautions! - sensitive stuff I may post about, that might be dealbreaking or upsetting to others.

Is your profile up-to-date or at all useful?
Sure. It's a few months old but I try to keep it reflective of who I am.

List a few things you think it's important new friends know about you right away:
I'm not in fandom, I just lurk around the edges because the internet seems to think fan activities are the sum total of all creativity so it's impossible to keep away from it. I'd love to meet more people who enjoy making their own creations! I enjoy worldbuilding, even if it's a dirty word to some. I'm also from that era of the internet where nobody knew you were a dog, which is why I don't have my identities listed. I miss it. A lot. I like personal websites, pre-Facebook media, the right of everyone no matter who they are to enjoy unicorns, and what I once called the rabbit hole internet. I can be shy and skittish with the anger that's so rampant around the modern internet, so I'm trying to deal with that. Basically, I wish it was the 90s.

You mostly write about:
The stuff I make, although I can be a bit shy after so long thinking nobody cares to hear about it, but I like to post the things I made and talk about the creative process, characters, plotting, worldbuilding, all that goodness. I miss tossing ideas back and forth with other creators and coming up with random details. Also take into account the stuff on my caution list - I do vent about bad SJ a lot, which probably sounds weird for someone who hates politics, but I consider it trying to untangle all the messed up things it did to my head. Same with working through mental health issues without a medical framework.

You never or very rarely write about:
Everyday life - jobs, family etc, except on rare occasions. I have no kids and don't want any, so none of that either. Current events or politics beyond the ranting-about-SJ stuff I warned about.

Is your journal mostly public, locked, or a mix of public and locked?
A mixture - creative stuff is usually public, anything personally identifying or controversial is locked because I fear the almighty dogpile and cancel.

Do you use filters for certain types of posts (e.g. fandom-related posts, or posts about sex, or mental health issues, etc.)?
Not so much. Probably should?

Your posting frequency (e.g. daily, every few days, weekly, etc.):
Usually once every few days, but it depends on what I have to say and how often.

Does your journal frequently include any of the following: memes, linkspams, gifs, photos, videos, etc?
No. I never used Tumblr very much, certainly not as a social platform, so I didn't pick up on its culture.

What do you enjoy most about journaling?
Being able to ramble in a private environment. I never liked places like Tumblr or Twitter because it felt like you were having a conversation with the entire world. I don't want that, I want to feel like I'm having a conversation with friends.

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

You really enjoy reading about:
The same stuff I like to post about. I love original worlds, deep worldbuilding, created species, stories and characters, art, crafts, and the general love of making things.

You have very little interest in reading about:
The stuff on my dealbreaker list. I'm also really not into sports, your SO, kids, job, whatever. Also I'm really not interested in sex stuff or your kinky creations, although I'm cool with their existence it can feel alienating not being into that stuff. But I don't care if you post about them, it's your life - I'm just more interested in other stuff!

Your thoughts on journals that regularly include any of the following: memes, linkspams, gifs, photos, videos, etc?
Not especially interested, but if you have fun with that stuff go do what makes you happy!

When it comes to comments on your posts, what matters more -- quality or quantity?
I really don't want to make people feel like they have to comment in a particular way. If you want to leave long, thoughtful comments, I love that, but if you just want to say things like "This!" or "I like that thing too!" or just "+1" then go right ahead. Comments of any sort are welcome.

Do you unfriend people who don't comment much, even if you know they are reading you regularly?
Not at all! That sort of thing is only going to make people feel anxious that they're not commenting enough and the last thing I want to do is to make people feel like they have to meet a social interaction quota! (I've been there. It wasn't pretty.)

What is your approach when it comes to commenting on other journals?
If I have something to say, I'll say it. I'm a bit shy, and can get afraid of saying the wrong thing, but I do try to drop by and say hello or leave nice words.

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 just unfriend, but I rarely do even that unless you're posting stuff I find upsetting on a regular basis.

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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?

See my icon? See my website? PETZ. Not the Ubisoft Nintendogs clones, the proper 90s PF Magic games. I do a lot of modding work with breedfiles and lately I've been involved in trying to crack the deeper workings of the game and delving into its code. The Petz games are very precious to me and where I got my start on the internet in the 90s. Here's my petz minisite.

The game Niche, which is the subject of my one lonely not very fannish fanfic and lots of artwork.

Other stuff - I sometimes get excited about Pokemon, and I'm hyped for Galar (my home is a pokemon region now, that is SO. AWESOME.). As you can probably see by now the closest things I have to fandoms are sandboxy settings with lots of biology to play with. I love anything with a good bestiary. Also fond of Britcoms and I love Red Dwarf; I'm a regular attendee of Dimension Jump (going again next year!). Finally, if you love Knightmare and the Crystal Maze, you're speaking my language.

Any final thoughts you'd like to share with potential new friends?
Yeees, if you started to wonder, I'm a furry, okay? No, it's not a sex thing. I just think animal people are fun to draw. Please don't be scared!

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