Attrition

[brideofbeowulf]

Is it just me, or do far fewer of my friends post on LJ than in the past? I blame Facebook. And Facebook isn't a nearly equivalent substitute, given that wall posts are limited two a small number of characters. Facebook has its uses, but thoughtful blogging is seldom one of them

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[startrails]

I still read on a fairly regular basis, but I've stopped posting partly because I'm out of the habit and partly because I felt my entries were too whiny and I didn't want that kind of online persona anymore. I started over with Facebook because I couldn't get too personal--too many people are my friends there. So I have focused on more upbeat or neutral things instead of whining all the time or being cryptic.

[keaki83]

I think part of it is that I have another blog (actually, two, although I'm only posting to one...)...and I just feel like spending the time on long rambling introspective posts these days. I'd rather just pick up the phone and call some one and chat for 10 minutes, or an hour...or skype with them...

I will sheepishly admit, however, that I do like reading long rambling posts. I just find myself getting sucked into the LJ world, which is fine sometimes, but right now I'm feeling the need to be mindful of my screen time. I post on my blog once a day, check facebook once or twice, and then I'm done. Off in the garden, riding my bike, chatting with friends, or just being in silence.

Maybe someday I'll post more on LJ...who knows?