Comments | feste: Boycott the boycott

feste

Boycott the boycott

Mar 21, 2008 02:45

So, today a lot of people are protesting LJ getting rid of the free account by not posting anything today. I say screw that, and am protesting the protest by posting for the first time in ages. Ha! TAKE THAT!

Not that I have anything to say, mind you.

Well, just this:

I like LJ.

And pie.

That is all.

chaosian

Comments 14

miaau March 21 2008, 10:46:00 UTC

Oh, that's a bit sad. Are they really getting rid of the free accounts? That will mean the end of my time on here.

feste March 21 2008, 11:00:29 UTC

I think there will still be a free account, but it is the one with ads on it. So you can still have a free account, just not the limited account with no ads. I didn't really pay attention, because I pay for my so I can have more userpics. =)

miaau March 21 2008, 11:05:43 UTC

Oh, that's okay then! I don't see the ads anyway, I filter that rubbish.

snack March 21 2008, 13:47:08 UTC

i like pie too. :)

feste March 21 2008, 16:57:48 UTC

Mmm pie.

kingnixon March 21 2008, 15:58:31 UTC

do you support killing the free accounts, or do you think the boycott itself is foolish?

feste March 21 2008, 17:04:27 UTC

I support LJ's right to adopt whatever business model they feel will generate profits for them without sacrificing their customer base. I think most boycotts are foolish to one degree or another, but I support people's need to make a statement. That their statement is "I am not making a statement today!" seems particularly silly. It's not voting with their feet, it's not something that will materially affect SUP in any way, and it isn't even making a statement... That came before, in saying they would say nothing. The image that comes to mind is a toddler saying he will hold his breath until he gets his way. But the protesters have even less chance of getting what they want.

kingnixon March 30 2008, 23:04:16 UTC

sacrificing their customer base is precisely the issue. i don't think anyone is questioning lj's right to adopt the business model of their choice, but people also have the right to gripe in any way they see fit if they disagree with that choice ( ... )

kai_ta_loipa March 21 2008, 23:23:43 UTC

What kind of pie?
I'm not a big fan of fruit pies unless I make them myself. Except banana cream, for a slice which I would walk a mile barefoot in the snow. Hmm, Jenn makes good pumpkin pie.
Do pot pies or meat pies count in this? I love those.

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