You don't know me since I mainly just drop in and lurk on your journal from time to time.
I pretty much agree with what you say about LJ. I mainly use it to keep up with other people, but I post private entries for myself. Frankly I think most LJers are a fickle bunch, and the fandom-oriented ones in particular.
Personal thoughts and in-depth commentaries pretty much go under the radar unless you've got a large, built-in readership. For the most part, I think people come to LJ for amusement and distraction from the annoyances of their daily lives, so anything that doesn't amuse (unless it's a cry for help) is just skipped over.
I'd also make allowances for the 'I have absolutely no idea what to say to this' contingent. People do read posts, but to go the extra bit and respond to it? It's easier to comment on something silly and light than on something personal and thoughtful.
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I pretty much agree with what you say about LJ. I mainly use it to keep up with other people, but I post private entries for myself. Frankly I think most LJers are a fickle bunch, and the fandom-oriented ones in particular.
Personal thoughts and in-depth commentaries pretty much go under the radar unless you've got a large, built-in readership. For the most part, I think people come to LJ for amusement and distraction from the annoyances of their daily lives, so anything that doesn't amuse (unless it's a cry for help) is just skipped over.
I'd also make allowances for the 'I have absolutely no idea what to say to this' contingent. People do read posts, but to go the extra bit and respond to it? It's easier to comment on something silly and light than on something personal and thoughtful.
Just my €.02.