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[chad75]

When I started LJ I had a few people from far off places that would read my journal, and I their's. We would comment occasionally, give each other feedback on stuff and it was generally an enjoyable thing for me to write about stuff in my life, my realizations, goals and minor drama. It was anonymous in a way, because I didn't have to interact

Comments

[guesroc2002]

I completely understand what you are saying. I have found it difficult to work out things through LJ since I have met people off of here...but then again the relationships that I have built and the people I have met I wouldn't trade for anything in the world. I guess that is the trade-off...which in a way isn't so bad. You find people who you can truly relate with and really care about on a level that transcends just casual computer talking. I hope you can find another means at which to express all your inner thoughts and get it out in front of you....

[chad75]

Yeah, I wouldn't give up meeting the people or the levels of actual interaction just so I could be anonymous on LJ, however I still miss that level of expression. Thanks for your thoughts.

[labelsdc]

amen! im totally with you on that comfort thing, and not wanting the world in your business.

it does get tricky when you know most of your "friends" list.

[chad75]

yeah, it seems my friends list has turned into more of an actual friends, and aquaintances list, which isn't a bad thing, just different

[fivesmoke]

I think you expressed what Ive been feeling lately as well.. Thanks. :)

[hokiebear2000]

I think the key is to use the group function, but do it right.

Because I've learned that, yes, it's not good to post everything where everyone can read it, I have created three custom groups: Low-Security, Medium-Security, and High-Security.

There are things that I only want a very limited group to see, while at other times I don't care if the world reads the post. In many ways, it is like talking with other people. For example, if you get your heart destroyed, you might talk about it with a limited number of friends, but refrain from making it the topic of conversation at a huge dinner party. On the other hand, when you bang Brad Pitt and have pictures to prove it, you'll be telling everyone at the bar.

Live Journal is the same way: You just need to find the way you can use it so that you are comfortable with the medium.

[chad75]

I had thought about doing that, but it seems some of the best advice comes from people who aren't even on my friends list lol. I think it sort of defeats my purpose to start segregating my entries. I see your point however and I may do something similiar to what you suggested.

[hokiebear2000]

Well, look at it this way....

If you caught a case of crabs, would you tell everyone at a huge party that you were one big ol' ball of itch? Probably not....

Same thing with your journal entries.... :-)

[chad75]

Thanks :)