There's a system here?

Yes and you even defined it by saying First and foremost: this is your LJ and that's how people will percieve it. !!!

I know LJ wasn't the only way to make a website, but it's was easier for a novice like me. I never figured out how to set the webpage noos gave me...

Would you feel up to set up a "web salon" with me, Frances? A salon where we could discuss books, ideas (philosopy, morality or politics), films, television, art...anything?