e_cunningham has posted a useful list of times and topics not suitable for posting to LiveJournal. This applies mainly to professional blogs, rather than personal blogs, but in any case is a good prompt for starting discussions. I was amused to recall, for instance, that in my last poll three different people asked me for more personal posts. -
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When Not To Post
e_cunningham has posted a useful list of times and topics not suitable for posting to LiveJournal. This applies mainly to professional blogs, rather than personal blogs, but in any case is a good prompt for starting discussions. I was amused to recall, for instance, that in my last poll three different people asked me for more personal posts. -
A Little Slice of Terramagne: YardMap
Sadly the main program is dormant, but the YardMap concept is awesome, and many of its informative articles remain. YardMap was a citizen science…
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Winterfest in July Bingo Card 7-1-21
Here is my card for the Winterfest in July Bingo fest. It runs from July 1-30. Celebrate all the holidays and traditions of winter! ( See all my…
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Bingo
I have made bingo down the B, G, and O columns of my 6-1-21 card for the Cottoncandy Bingo fest. I also have one extra fill. B1 (caretaking) --…
March 13 2008, 16:16:59 UTC 13 years ago
When I am REALLY pissed off, or REALLY SERIOUSLY in a black, foul, mood, I shut up. However, when I am starting to pull out of it, I will be honest about it, because I think that it is important for people to see that other people have problems, and these are the ways that others cope with them. I have a number of people on my fList who are going through personal crises. By letting them see mine, it lets them know that they are not alone.
I also have a little icanhazcheezeburger club on my fList, it seems. Usually, I only post the ones that have religious content, but once in awhile (like today), I use them to tell a story. (sometimes I use them to send secret messages.... shhhh.... don't tell anyone!)
My goal, though, is, ultimately, to uplift and bring Light to the world. Mi Vida Loca is really the best tool that I have at my disposal to do that.
And I like hearing about other people's lives! I like hearing about yours! It's not all about work. It's about people making connections.
March 13 2008, 16:25:14 UTC 13 years ago
March 13 2008, 16:27:33 UTC 13 years ago
Yes, I am at a watercooler surrounded by alternative religious people in a building full of Christians.
I think that LJ is an important tool for many of us in dealing with our pain
March 13 2008, 16:57:02 UTC 13 years ago
I, for one, don't have a close-knit local support system. When I was deeply depressed last year, living without a car of my own, feeling terribly isolated, and never receiving calls or emails from more than a few people, LJ was my lifeline.
Re: I think that LJ is an important tool for many of us in dealing with our pain
March 13 2008, 21:03:18 UTC 13 years ago
Anyway, I rarely filter or cut things on my journal. I figure if there's something that someone doesn't want to read, then they can skip it. And for those that DO want to read, I dislike putting that extra level of indirection in there.
Re: I think that LJ is an important tool for many of us in dealing with our pain
March 13 2008, 21:12:16 UTC 13 years ago
Thus do we refute entropy?
I'm not much of a writer and I prefer to share things I find beautiful and/or amusing but I have been helped by people who have chosen to share their troubles. It helps me recognise that I'm not alone, even if I cannot find the words to express my pain or my empathy for their pain.
March 13 2008, 20:49:52 UTC 13 years ago
March 14 2008, 01:36:24 UTC 13 years ago