What an interesting and well-timed post. I always enjoy your social meta-commentary.
For me, while I think LJ is awesome in terms of its communication potential, having a "conversation" with a large group of people whose faces I can't see is sufficiently intimidating that I filter, lock, and post rarely and on "safe" topics. But it's a little frustrating- I'd like to have more of a real conversation.
It's your own space. Maybe trigger warnings are the way to go?
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Date: 2010-01-20 06:10 am (UTC)For me, while I think LJ is awesome in terms of its communication potential, having a "conversation" with a large group of people whose faces I can't see is sufficiently intimidating that I filter, lock, and post rarely and on "safe" topics. But it's a little frustrating- I'd like to have more of a real conversation.
It's your own space. Maybe trigger warnings are the way to go?