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[personal profile] tarlanx challenged people to participate in Dreamwidth communities, and especially to reactivate dormant ones.

EDIT 1/30/22 -- Several other people have posted community-related challenges, so hopefully this will build momentum.


I run [community profile] allbingo and [community profile] crowdfunding so that covers the basics. [community profile] allbingo runs a new fest each month; next up will be my Valentines Bingo in February. [community profile] crowdfunding hosts a Creative Jam mid-month; next up will be February 19-20 on "Hopefulness" organized by [personal profile] nsfwords.

However, I've also been thinking about reviving some inactive communities for a while now. I listed some promising ones in my earlier post about improving community in fandom, so that's the list I'll work with. You-all can help by making your own posts in these communities.


I have posted in:

[community profile] add_a_writer with a description of my blog and writing.
EDIT 1/30/22 -- there are new post by [personal profile] siberian_skys and [personal profile] tarlanx now.

[community profile] aroworlds with an invitation to come explore [community profile] allbingo as an aromantic-friendly community. This post is in the moderation queue.

[community profile] art with resources for limited palettes in various media.

[community profile] dark_agenda with a recommendation for The Steamsmith.

[community profile] eid_ka_chand with a recommendation for the Aquariana thread of Polychrome Heroics.

[community profile] fanfics with a recommendation of Love Is For Children.
EDIT 1/31/22 -- there is a new post by [personal profile] tarlanx now.

[community profile] lgbtqiapluswriters with an invitation to come explore [community profile] allbingo as an queer-friendly community.

[community profile] rainbow_lounge with a description of my blog and writing that details my QUILTBAG stuff.

[community profile] theslashpile with a recommendation for Walking the Beat. This post is in the moderation queue.

[community profile] where_no_woman with a recommendation for "Black and White."

EDIT 1/30/22 -- I posted on [community profile] gardening where I was already a member, after seeing a challenge by [personal profile] sixbeforelunch that mentioned it.


I also sent messages to several people who had made the most recent posts on [community profile] three_weeks_for_dw in hopes of reviving that community.

EDIT 1/30/22 -- This has started a lively discussion among several people about how to revive this community. We've identified that there is currently one Administrator, who does not seem active. One option would be to petition Dreamwidth to add a new Administrator. Another would be simply running the community without one, as regular members, since anyone can post there. If you're interested in this project, let me know.


EDIT 2/1/22 -- I got in touch with [personal profile] jjhunter about reactivating [community profile] followfriday and that's totally doable.  We just need to wait for the next Friday; posting to the community is open and the tag-based feed is automatic.  I've made a post in my blog about how that community works.

EDIT 2/3/22 -- There was a bug affecting who could post in [community profile] followfriday that has now been fixed.  This may occur in other older communities too.


Have you done anything to revive a dormant community?

(no subject)

Date: 2022-01-30 09:34 am (UTC)
siberian_skys: (Default)
From: [personal profile] siberian_skys
I did do my part to try and revive
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I did do my part to try and revive <user_name =add_a_writer> as well. I'm about to lose my battery, so I'll have to work on the rest of my online projects once it charges. That's not such a bad thing since I have so much non-internet projects to do as well. I guess I will work on those after I make myself some breakfast. I wasn't planning to go outside anyway since we're supposed to have a windchill of somewhere in the mid 20s. I'll have to check the temp.

Re: Thoughts

Date: 2022-01-30 06:15 pm (UTC)
siberian_skys: (Default)
From: [personal profile] siberian_skys
That is terrible. I don't miss single digits.

I need to go through your list and see what else appeals to me so I can find a couple more abandoned communities. I need to post, too, to the coupe of communities that I've dropped the ball on. I know there's some more stuff before I get back to working on the house. "It's hard to believe it's quarter after one. I just don't know where the day ges. I did get reading and ended up finishing my book. Unfortunately, you can't read and clean the house at the same time.

Re: Thoughts

Date: 2022-01-30 06:56 pm (UTC)
siberian_skys: (Default)
From: [personal profile] siberian_skys
I'm still unclear even after looking at it what [profile] three_weeks_to is. "Can you help me out. I dont know what is wrong with me today or yesterday.

Under 0 is insane. I have no interest in being that cold even though I like cold weather. Heat sucks. There needs to be a happy medium.

I'm still looking for 2 more communities to revive. I guess one down 3 to go isn't terrible.

Re: Thoughts

Date: 2022-01-30 09:14 pm (UTC)
siberian_skys: (Default)
From: [personal profile] siberian_skys
I'm 2 out of 3 now with that endings community. I'm sure I can find something else.

Re: Thoughts

Date: 2022-01-30 10:42 pm (UTC)
siberian_skys: (Default)
From: [personal profile] siberian_skys
I think I saw the gardening the same place as I saw the endingĀ I do not have a green thumb.

Re: Thoughts

Date: 2022-01-30 11:39 pm (UTC)
siberian_skys: (Default)
From: [personal profile] siberian_skys
That's a really good idea.

Re: Thoughts

Date: 2022-01-31 01:18 pm (UTC)
siberian_skys: (Default)
From: [personal profile] siberian_skys
My neighborhood frustrates me to know end and the plant committee or whatever its called don't have a lick of sense and they refuse to listen. We're required to keep a certain type of grass in our yards which isn't appropriate for Florida It wastes water, it's hard to keep alive in this climate. It is the stupidest thing. They plant flowers that aren't appropriate for Florida either. I have a neighbor that used to be on the committee that tried to explain this to her fellow committee members, but they just liked how it looked and refused to listen. The HOA also wants that same grass that is a waste of water. I keep wondering what it is that I could do to put a stop to this. If they wouldn't listen to a person who grew-up on her family's nursery, they sure aren't going to listen to me. I keep thinking that the best thing I can do is make sure where I move isn't the same

(no subject)

Date: 2022-01-30 09:58 am (UTC)
catness: (catblueeyes)
From: [personal profile] catness
I posted in [community profile] do_it. Somehow, I never saw it before (no wonder, seeing that it's not very active), but it would be perfect if it would work...

(no subject)

Date: 2022-01-30 07:00 pm (UTC)
tarlanx: Spiced latte style drink in a glass (Actor - DH - Heart balloon)
From: [personal profile] tarlanx
Thank you! I've subscribed to a few of the comms listed above in the hopes of participating :)

Re: Go you!

Date: 2022-01-31 11:34 am (UTC)
tarlanx: Spiced latte style drink in a glass (Film - Dr Strange)
From: [personal profile] tarlanx
*grin*

I've added 'Post in a DW community' to my weekly fandom update so I will see it every week and go do something in future - it will remind me to post art and fic links in relevant communities :D

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