findingfriends | Entries tagged with posting frequency: almost daily

Is there an interesting story behind your username? I'm a binturong therian. :P

Location and language(s): USA, English, learning Spanish. I will be moving to Central America soon.

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

Hot button/deal breaker issues that will likely lead to unfriending: I am pro-Palestine, pro-trans women, and against all forms of bigotry. I am also against censorship of and harassment over fiction. If you disagree, I don't necessarily know if my journal is the place for you... sorry.

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 sort of do? I really should make an in-depth one, one of these days, but I already post a lot and I don't want to spam people's reading pages...

Is your profile up-to-date or at all useful? Sorta. It's kind of brief.

List a few things you think it's important new friends know about you right away:
1) I'm a plural system, so I have memory loss & other alters post here too
2) I'm neurodivergent sometimes I act odd or don't get social cues/misunderstand things
3) I'm half a fandom journal and half a personal one, and I have some darker fictional interests
4) I talk about spiritual stuff & being a psychic medium sometimes, it is real to me. I understand skepticism but please, don't be rude about this.

You mostly write about: My life, my creative work, complaining, fictosexuality & alterhumanity, plurality, disability justice, fandom stuff, spirituality

You never or very rarely write about: Triggering content that isn't warned for and under a cut; uhhh other than that you might see anything. I try not to post "discourse" or arguments/controversial topics though. But I am an opinionated person so sometimes it does slip through.

Is your journal mostly public, locked, or a mix of public and locked? It is access 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.): I post at the very least every week.

Does your journal frequently include any of the following: memes, linkspams, gifs, photos, videos, etc? Eh sorta. I post photography sometimes. I want to start posting linkspams of things I find interesting. I also post memes sometimes.

What do you enjoy most about journaling? I like how private it can be while still giving me the ability to interact with others. I like how it gives me the ability to make connections with people that feel more genuine and personal than connections made on mainstream internet websites. Everyone is so nice!

How often do you read your friends list (e.g. daily, every other day, once a week, etc.)? I check my reading page multiple times a day. I'm trying to make DW my main platform so I'm on here a lot... :')

You really enjoy reading about: Any kind of fandom thoughts, any kind of stuff about an individual's creative work, deep thoughts

You have very little interest in reading about: Just anything closed-minded

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

When it comes to comments on your posts, what matters more -- quality or quantity? I don't care I just like hearing from people!

Do you unfriend people who don't comment much, even if you know they are reading you regularly? No! Comments are optional for me. While I enjoy them, I just like talking on here in general, it's not a requirement.

What is your approach when it comes to commenting on other journals? I don't know... I just try to be respectful? Is there a particular approach I should have? I'm still kinda new here :')

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 usually tell people unless they ask for it. I don't care if people tell me or not. I would prefer to know, so I don't forget in the future and add you back, but it's whatever.

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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?

Yeah. I frequently post about: The Orville, Babylon 5, Doom Patrol.

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

I'd love to meet anyone who isn't put off by any of the above and make new friends!!!

lovelyangel

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

When you friend someone, but things don't really click, do you unfriend them without warning, or do you send them a note first? How do you prefer to be unfriended in similar circumstances?
If I subscribe to a journal, and things don’t click, I’ll unsubscribe without notice. If people grant me access to their journal and then remove access at their whim, that’s their prerogative. They don’t have to send me a note.

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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 pretty much write about anime, and that seems to be a fandom thing. I don’t see many movies or TV shows or read many books nowadays – so I guess the answer is no. I suppose I could note that I’m a Trekkie. There are Certain Anime Series that I obsess over and do write about more often than other shows.

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

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

smittenbyu

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

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

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

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

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

Do you have an “About Me” post new friends can read to get a sense of who you are, the people you talk about regularly, etc.? yes. It's in the profile - a more detailed one is for those who add me / add me back.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

When you friend someone, but things don’t really click, do you unfriend them without warning, or do you send them a note first? How do you prefer to be unfriended in similar circumstances? With the handful of times I have unfriended someone - I haven't told them I was. They probably hadn't noticed and if they asked, I would share - just likely we didn't connect. And that's fine.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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!

tinny

Is there an interesting story behind your username?
Nope. It's just my name.

Location and language(s):
Germany, but I post exclusively in English.

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

Hot button/deal breaker issues that will likely lead to unfriending:
Uncut spoilers. (Although I am rarely in the same fandoms as my flisties, so that is probably not very often relevant.)

Ranting. If all you do is rant about stuff, I will most likely be repulsed by the negativity. (I realize that politics these days are impossible not to rant about, just... please let it not be all that you do.)

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.?
Hmm... not really. But most of my journal is public, so you can get a sense of me that way, I hope.

Is your profile up-to-date or at all useful?
I think so? It's short but I think it represents me.

List a few things you think it's important new friends know about you right away:
I will not friend anyone who posts more than once a day. I simply don't have time to read it all and I would feel bad not reading it. (But I have some friends with whom I have agreed to filter their posts only to specific tags, to reduce the frequency. So they know I will only see those.)

I think I am very friendly and try to comment on all my friends' posts. I like to give advice (when the post sounds like you are receptive to it).

I have little time, so in-depth discussions in real time are not going to happen. I'm old, and my reaction to rants and heated discussions is to stay away.

I will always gush excitedly and in detail about your creative content: icons, vids, fic, crafts, whatever. People's creations are awesome and I love them.

You mostly write about:
Icons! I make about 1000 icons per year. And not the crop-and-be-done-with-it kind, either. The complex kind. (I post new ones about once a week.)
Fandoms I am currently watching, I make rec posts and pic spams. (Irregularly.)
Books I am currently reading, I write detailed reviews about them. (About one a month.)
RL. (About once a month.)

You never or very rarely write about:
Anything else. :)

Is your journal mostly public, locked, or a mix of public and locked?
All the personal posts are locked. Everything else is public.

Do you use filters for certain types of posts (e.g. fandom-related posts, or posts about sex, or mental health issues, etc.)?
No. But I tag everything, so you can filter/subscribe selectively.

Your posting frequency (e.g. daily, every few days, weekly, etc.):
Icons: a lot, like once a week.
Books: once a month.
Memes: maybe once a month? Plus one weekly meme I try to do but often skip.
RL: once a month.

All in all, it comes out to three to five posts a week.

Does your journal frequently include any of the following: memes, linkspams, gifs, photos, videos, etc?
Icons!
Sometimes picspams.
The RL posts contain photos.
I do one weekly meme that a lot of my flisties do as well.

What do you enjoy most about journaling?
Icons. :D

I don't know, I've been doing it for so long that it's become routine and I don't want to miss it anymore? Probably ... connecting with people all over the world, and sharing fannish excitement and creations.

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

You really enjoy reading about:
Books, icons, fic recs, my friends' lives. I really enjoy a mix of RL and fannish posts. Getting to know the whole person is what makes the format on dw so attractive compared to other more superficial formats like tumblr or twitter.

You have very little interest in reading about:
Sports. Negativity. Everything else is fair game, I guess?

Your thoughts on journals that regularly include any of the following: memes, linkspams, gifs, photos, videos, etc?
They're fine with me.

I will skip those posts if they're too infantile, but I actually like a good meme once in a while.

About linkspams in particular: I like people who go to the trouble of collecting links to particular topics, and actively seek them out. (Because I have too little time to go looking, myself.)

Full disclosure: I will always skip music videos.

When it comes to comments on your posts, what matters more -- quality or quantity?
Duh? I am happy to get a single comment. :) And I am happy to get minimalist comments like hearts or hugs, too. I will engage everyone with longer comments, too. I love in-depth discussions in theory, but I usually don't have time to really let them develop.

I tend to leave detailed comments, myself.

Do you unfriend people who don't comment much, even if you know they are reading you regularly?
Few comments are fine. No comments at all... I'll assume they're not reading my posts.
I might unfriend people who *never* comment, but only if I feel the same way about commenting on their posts. (Unless you tell me you just like to lurk, then that's okay).

What is your approach when it comes to commenting on other journals?
I try to comment on all of my friends' posts, especially on the RL posts.
But I don't comment on fandom posts for fandoms I don't know.

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 haven't unfriended anyone in years. I used to do flist-cleanup rounds once a year, and if it becomes necessary again, I think I will keep it that way. I make a public post telling my flist that I unfriended, and whoever wants to stay can stay. (It's only happened to me once that someone asked to keep access.)

Unfriending me: just do it.

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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?

A lot of my content is my "fandom du jour". Currently, that means cdrama (=Chinese tv shows), e.g. Guardian. But it changes as the mood strikes.

The only constant in my fannish life has been Supernatural, and I sometimes still post fic recs and icons for that.

The most consistent fannish thing I do is gay movie recs and m/m and BL show recs. So if you're interested in that, there will most likely be at least some content about that.

Otherwise, my book recs are a regular occurrence, and those will almost all be scifi/fantasy books.

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

I love dw and its format, and I will stick around for as long as possible. I hope a lot of people think the same way, so we can keep it going.

Just for you: the last five icons I made (and haven't posted anywhere else yet) :

(HIStory 3 | ST:Enterprise | Guardian)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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? As alluded to above, yes I do, and that would be Outlander. When it's actually airing, I may write up episode posts, but I put them behind a cut, so people who aren't interested can just ignore those posts. I may also post other Outlander-related stuff at other times. Not really fandom stuff, like fanfic and such, mostly just casting news or links to interviews, etc.

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

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