ElfQuest is online!

Long ago I discovered the World of Two Moons. I followed it through several series. The later ones lost my interest, but the early ones ... ah, I still revisit those sometimes. Most of what's been published is now being reprinted online here.

ElfQuest is online!

Long ago I discovered the World of Two Moons. I followed it through several series. The later ones lost my interest, but the early ones ... ah, I still revisit those sometimes. Most of what's been published is now being reprinted online here.

ElfQuest is online!

Long ago I discovered the World of Two Moons. I followed it through several series. The later ones lost my interest, but the early ones ... ah, I still revisit those sometimes. Most of what's been published is now being reprinted online here.

ElfQuest is online!

Long ago I discovered the World of Two Moons. I followed it through several series. The later ones lost my interest, but the early ones ... ah, I still revisit those sometimes. Most of what's been published is now being reprinted online here.

Strike Update

By way of padhopper:

From beckyzoole

In a post in the lj_2008 community, theljstaff has apologized for not giving the LJ Community of Users a chance to comment before they removed the option to open new Basic accounts.

"The announcement last Wednesday was a mistake in regards to Basic accounts, as the change was not clearly stated", the announcement clarifies, "it did not allow for you to provide feedback, and went into effect immediately."

"Many of you have pointed out that the decision worried you less than the way it was communicated. You should have been given a voice, and you were not; we didn't follow our own rules, and we apologize."

While not apologizing for the removal of the Basic account option itself, theljstaff confirms Anton Nossik's earlier suggestion of a compromise, saying that LJ is "considering options which would allow existing users to continue to create new Basic accounts".

The post lists several development priorities for 2008. And it asks for feedback on these priorities, including such "Open Questions" as how best to integrate ads and other "commercial opportunities" into LJ.

One question that is already gathering much attention in the comments is "Should moderators be able to charge for access to closed communities?"

theljstaff promises that LJ "will carefully consider your comments and together with Advisory Board post the final plan after the user elections in May."

Many thanks to kblcbka for being the first to comment in my journal about the post in lj_2008, and for saying that "It's a real inspiration to see the "Russian-langugage segment" and the "English-langugage segment" join together and actually achieve"

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Friends, we have not won. But we have been heard.

LiveJournal has not told us why interests such as "depression" and "sex" were removed from the Popular Interests List, then replaced with no more explanation than "it was a mistake".

But it has replaced them.

LiveJournal has not given the Advisory Board a voice in this announcement.

But it has promised to involve them in the future.

LiveJournal has not restored the option to open new Basic accounts for new members.

But it has indicated willingness to develop a method that will allow existing users to open additional Basic accounts.

Clearly and unequivocally, LiveJournal has promised to inform users before any further change to the site that affects how we use the site, or demands on our resources.

Please continue to join me on Friday in a Content Strike -- not so much as an act of anger as an act of integrity.

We will demonstrate that we follow through on what we promise, even if LiveJournal doesn't.

We will not be bought off with an empty apology, but we are willing to let LiveJournal demonstrate that their apology is sincere. This Friday, let your silence be your voice.


LiveJournal Content Strike, Friday, March 21, midnight to midnight GMT.
Один день без контента
No posts. No comments. No content.

* * *
I will still be participating in the strike. I also plan to give LJ some more input on proposed changes, good and bad, and ideas for making money without driving us nuts.

Strike Update

By way of padhopper:

From beckyzoole

In a post in the lj_2008 community, theljstaff has apologized for not giving the LJ Community of Users a chance to comment before they removed the option to open new Basic accounts.

"The announcement last Wednesday was a mistake in regards to Basic accounts, as the change was not clearly stated", the announcement clarifies, "it did not allow for you to provide feedback, and went into effect immediately."

"Many of you have pointed out that the decision worried you less than the way it was communicated. You should have been given a voice, and you were not; we didn't follow our own rules, and we apologize."

While not apologizing for the removal of the Basic account option itself, theljstaff confirms Anton Nossik's earlier suggestion of a compromise, saying that LJ is "considering options which would allow existing users to continue to create new Basic accounts".

The post lists several development priorities for 2008. And it asks for feedback on these priorities, including such "Open Questions" as how best to integrate ads and other "commercial opportunities" into LJ.

One question that is already gathering much attention in the comments is "Should moderators be able to charge for access to closed communities?"

theljstaff promises that LJ "will carefully consider your comments and together with Advisory Board post the final plan after the user elections in May."

Many thanks to kblcbka for being the first to comment in my journal about the post in lj_2008, and for saying that "It's a real inspiration to see the "Russian-langugage segment" and the "English-langugage segment" join together and actually achieve"

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Friends, we have not won. But we have been heard.

LiveJournal has not told us why interests such as "depression" and "sex" were removed from the Popular Interests List, then replaced with no more explanation than "it was a mistake".

But it has replaced them.

LiveJournal has not given the Advisory Board a voice in this announcement.

But it has promised to involve them in the future.

LiveJournal has not restored the option to open new Basic accounts for new members.

But it has indicated willingness to develop a method that will allow existing users to open additional Basic accounts.

Clearly and unequivocally, LiveJournal has promised to inform users before any further change to the site that affects how we use the site, or demands on our resources.

Please continue to join me on Friday in a Content Strike -- not so much as an act of anger as an act of integrity.

We will demonstrate that we follow through on what we promise, even if LiveJournal doesn't.

We will not be bought off with an empty apology, but we are willing to let LiveJournal demonstrate that their apology is sincere. This Friday, let your silence be your voice.


LiveJournal Content Strike, Friday, March 21, midnight to midnight GMT.
Один день без контента
No posts. No comments. No content.

* * *
I will still be participating in the strike. I also plan to give LJ some more input on proposed changes, good and bad, and ideas for making money without driving us nuts.

Strike Update

By way of padhopper:

From beckyzoole

In a post in the lj_2008 community, theljstaff has apologized for not giving the LJ Community of Users a chance to comment before they removed the option to open new Basic accounts.

"The announcement last Wednesday was a mistake in regards to Basic accounts, as the change was not clearly stated", the announcement clarifies, "it did not allow for you to provide feedback, and went into effect immediately."

"Many of you have pointed out that the decision worried you less than the way it was communicated. You should have been given a voice, and you were not; we didn't follow our own rules, and we apologize."

While not apologizing for the removal of the Basic account option itself, theljstaff confirms Anton Nossik's earlier suggestion of a compromise, saying that LJ is "considering options which would allow existing users to continue to create new Basic accounts".

The post lists several development priorities for 2008. And it asks for feedback on these priorities, including such "Open Questions" as how best to integrate ads and other "commercial opportunities" into LJ.

One question that is already gathering much attention in the comments is "Should moderators be able to charge for access to closed communities?"

theljstaff promises that LJ "will carefully consider your comments and together with Advisory Board post the final plan after the user elections in May."

Many thanks to kblcbka for being the first to comment in my journal about the post in lj_2008, and for saying that "It's a real inspiration to see the "Russian-langugage segment" and the "English-langugage segment" join together and actually achieve"

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Friends, we have not won. But we have been heard.

LiveJournal has not told us why interests such as "depression" and "sex" were removed from the Popular Interests List, then replaced with no more explanation than "it was a mistake".

But it has replaced them.

LiveJournal has not given the Advisory Board a voice in this announcement.

But it has promised to involve them in the future.

LiveJournal has not restored the option to open new Basic accounts for new members.

But it has indicated willingness to develop a method that will allow existing users to open additional Basic accounts.

Clearly and unequivocally, LiveJournal has promised to inform users before any further change to the site that affects how we use the site, or demands on our resources.

Please continue to join me on Friday in a Content Strike -- not so much as an act of anger as an act of integrity.

We will demonstrate that we follow through on what we promise, even if LiveJournal doesn't.

We will not be bought off with an empty apology, but we are willing to let LiveJournal demonstrate that their apology is sincere. This Friday, let your silence be your voice.


LiveJournal Content Strike, Friday, March 21, midnight to midnight GMT.
Один день без контента
No posts. No comments. No content.

* * *
I will still be participating in the strike. I also plan to give LJ some more input on proposed changes, good and bad, and ideas for making money without driving us nuts.

Strike Update

By way of padhopper:

From beckyzoole

In a post in the lj_2008 community, theljstaff has apologized for not giving the LJ Community of Users a chance to comment before they removed the option to open new Basic accounts.

"The announcement last Wednesday was a mistake in regards to Basic accounts, as the change was not clearly stated", the announcement clarifies, "it did not allow for you to provide feedback, and went into effect immediately."

"Many of you have pointed out that the decision worried you less than the way it was communicated. You should have been given a voice, and you were not; we didn't follow our own rules, and we apologize."

While not apologizing for the removal of the Basic account option itself, theljstaff confirms Anton Nossik's earlier suggestion of a compromise, saying that LJ is "considering options which would allow existing users to continue to create new Basic accounts".

The post lists several development priorities for 2008. And it asks for feedback on these priorities, including such "Open Questions" as how best to integrate ads and other "commercial opportunities" into LJ.

One question that is already gathering much attention in the comments is "Should moderators be able to charge for access to closed communities?"

theljstaff promises that LJ "will carefully consider your comments and together with Advisory Board post the final plan after the user elections in May."

Many thanks to kblcbka for being the first to comment in my journal about the post in lj_2008, and for saying that "It's a real inspiration to see the "Russian-langugage segment" and the "English-langugage segment" join together and actually achieve"

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Friends, we have not won. But we have been heard.

LiveJournal has not told us why interests such as "depression" and "sex" were removed from the Popular Interests List, then replaced with no more explanation than "it was a mistake".

But it has replaced them.

LiveJournal has not given the Advisory Board a voice in this announcement.

But it has promised to involve them in the future.

LiveJournal has not restored the option to open new Basic accounts for new members.

But it has indicated willingness to develop a method that will allow existing users to open additional Basic accounts.

Clearly and unequivocally, LiveJournal has promised to inform users before any further change to the site that affects how we use the site, or demands on our resources.

Please continue to join me on Friday in a Content Strike -- not so much as an act of anger as an act of integrity.

We will demonstrate that we follow through on what we promise, even if LiveJournal doesn't.

We will not be bought off with an empty apology, but we are willing to let LiveJournal demonstrate that their apology is sincere. This Friday, let your silence be your voice.


LiveJournal Content Strike, Friday, March 21, midnight to midnight GMT.
Один день без контента
No posts. No comments. No content.

* * *
I will still be participating in the strike. I also plan to give LJ some more input on proposed changes, good and bad, and ideas for making money without driving us nuts.

Sweater Day

Check out this tribute to Mr. Rogers. I greatly admired his work in teaching children the values of imagination, self-love, and community. I liked being his broadcast-neighbor. Still miss him, hope we bump into each other in another life.

*chuckle* Maybe he's moved to Kherishdar.

Sweater Day

Check out this tribute to Mr. Rogers. I greatly admired his work in teaching children the values of imagination, self-love, and community. I liked being his broadcast-neighbor. Still miss him, hope we bump into each other in another life.

*chuckle* Maybe he's moved to Kherishdar.

Sweater Day

Check out this tribute to Mr. Rogers. I greatly admired his work in teaching children the values of imagination, self-love, and community. I liked being his broadcast-neighbor. Still miss him, hope we bump into each other in another life.

*chuckle* Maybe he's moved to Kherishdar.

Sweater Day

Check out this tribute to Mr. Rogers. I greatly admired his work in teaching children the values of imagination, self-love, and community. I liked being his broadcast-neighbor. Still miss him, hope we bump into each other in another life.

*chuckle* Maybe he's moved to Kherishdar.

Content Strike

"The Wordsmith's Forge" is now closed for the duration of the Content Strike. So far the response from LJ owners shows glimmers of hope; they may be more willing to work with users instead of against us. We'll see what happens. And I'll see you-all again later, probably late Friday or Saturday. Meanwhile I'm immersing myself in meatspace for the day.

Last report from our hera, beckyzoole:

I have such awe and appreciation for the LiveJournal Community of Users!

You produce the wonderful content that drives this site.

You are competent, intelligent, socially responsible people.

You are the reason why I love LiveJournal.

Here are a few thoughts to share with you before the strike begins:

• Continue to get the word out, but please don't spam communities, especially Role-Playing ones!
  
  
• thevelvetsun suggests that if you run a community, switch it to moderated posting for a day and accept absolutely no posts that day. Email the moderators of the communities you're involved in, and ask them to do the same. (But please don't make an off-topic post or comment in the community; don't be spammy.)
  
  
• snookerfran had a great idea: "How about everyone participating in the strike adds 'basic accounts' to their interest list? I've added 'basic accounts' and 'content strike' to my interests.
  
  
• guad suggested disabling comments on your own journals for the duration of the strike. I'll do that just before signing off for the strike. You can disable the comments in your own journal here.
  
  
• lleo is going to delete his journal for the day.
  If you decide to do the same, though, basque warns that "my friend who works in SUP said: Mark my words, on Saturday our restoring-accounts system will be broken till monday. We'll teach them a lesson. Don't they blackmail us."
  
  
• If you want to discuss the strike while it's going on, here's a Facebook Event for it.
  
  
• If you want to email LiveJournal during the strike, to let them know that you are participating, you can write to marta@livejournalinc.com or to feedback@livejournal.com.

Finally, here's a link to an inspiring video: El Pueblo Unido!

Content Strike

"The Wordsmith's Forge" is now closed for the duration of the Content Strike. So far the response from LJ owners shows glimmers of hope; they may be more willing to work with users instead of against us. We'll see what happens. And I'll see you-all again later, probably late Friday or Saturday. Meanwhile I'm immersing myself in meatspace for the day.

Last report from our hera, beckyzoole:

I have such awe and appreciation for the LiveJournal Community of Users!

You produce the wonderful content that drives this site.

You are competent, intelligent, socially responsible people.

You are the reason why I love LiveJournal.

Here are a few thoughts to share with you before the strike begins:

• Continue to get the word out, but please don't spam communities, especially Role-Playing ones!
  
  
• thevelvetsun suggests that if you run a community, switch it to moderated posting for a day and accept absolutely no posts that day. Email the moderators of the communities you're involved in, and ask them to do the same. (But please don't make an off-topic post or comment in the community; don't be spammy.)
  
  
• snookerfran had a great idea: "How about everyone participating in the strike adds 'basic accounts' to their interest list? I've added 'basic accounts' and 'content strike' to my interests.
  
  
• guad suggested disabling comments on your own journals for the duration of the strike. I'll do that just before signing off for the strike. You can disable the comments in your own journal here.
  
  
• lleo is going to delete his journal for the day.
  If you decide to do the same, though, basque warns that "my friend who works in SUP said: Mark my words, on Saturday our restoring-accounts system will be broken till monday. We'll teach them a lesson. Don't they blackmail us."
  
  
• If you want to discuss the strike while it's going on, here's a Facebook Event for it.
  
  
• If you want to email LiveJournal during the strike, to let them know that you are participating, you can write to marta@livejournalinc.com or to feedback@livejournal.com.

Finally, here's a link to an inspiring video: El Pueblo Unido!

Content Strike

"The Wordsmith's Forge" is now closed for the duration of the Content Strike. So far the response from LJ owners shows glimmers of hope; they may be more willing to work with users instead of against us. We'll see what happens. And I'll see you-all again later, probably late Friday or Saturday. Meanwhile I'm immersing myself in meatspace for the day.

Last report from our hera, beckyzoole:

I have such awe and appreciation for the LiveJournal Community of Users!

You produce the wonderful content that drives this site.

You are competent, intelligent, socially responsible people.

You are the reason why I love LiveJournal.

Here are a few thoughts to share with you before the strike begins:

• Continue to get the word out, but please don't spam communities, especially Role-Playing ones!
  
  
• thevelvetsun suggests that if you run a community, switch it to moderated posting for a day and accept absolutely no posts that day. Email the moderators of the communities you're involved in, and ask them to do the same. (But please don't make an off-topic post or comment in the community; don't be spammy.)
  
  
• snookerfran had a great idea: "How about everyone participating in the strike adds 'basic accounts' to their interest list? I've added 'basic accounts' and 'content strike' to my interests.
  
  
• guad suggested disabling comments on your own journals for the duration of the strike. I'll do that just before signing off for the strike. You can disable the comments in your own journal here.
  
  
• lleo is going to delete his journal for the day.
  If you decide to do the same, though, basque warns that "my friend who works in SUP said: Mark my words, on Saturday our restoring-accounts system will be broken till monday. We'll teach them a lesson. Don't they blackmail us."
  
  
• If you want to discuss the strike while it's going on, here's a Facebook Event for it.
  
  
• If you want to email LiveJournal during the strike, to let them know that you are participating, you can write to marta@livejournalinc.com or to feedback@livejournal.com.

Finally, here's a link to an inspiring video: El Pueblo Unido!

Content Strike

"The Wordsmith's Forge" is now closed for the duration of the Content Strike. So far the response from LJ owners shows glimmers of hope; they may be more willing to work with users instead of against us. We'll see what happens. And I'll see you-all again later, probably late Friday or Saturday. Meanwhile I'm immersing myself in meatspace for the day.

Last report from our hera, beckyzoole:

I have such awe and appreciation for the LiveJournal Community of Users!

You produce the wonderful content that drives this site.

You are competent, intelligent, socially responsible people.

You are the reason why I love LiveJournal.

Here are a few thoughts to share with you before the strike begins:

• Continue to get the word out, but please don't spam communities, especially Role-Playing ones!
  
  
• thevelvetsun suggests that if you run a community, switch it to moderated posting for a day and accept absolutely no posts that day. Email the moderators of the communities you're involved in, and ask them to do the same. (But please don't make an off-topic post or comment in the community; don't be spammy.)
  
  
• snookerfran had a great idea: "How about everyone participating in the strike adds 'basic accounts' to their interest list? I've added 'basic accounts' and 'content strike' to my interests.
  
  
• guad suggested disabling comments on your own journals for the duration of the strike. I'll do that just before signing off for the strike. You can disable the comments in your own journal here.
  
  
• lleo is going to delete his journal for the day.
  If you decide to do the same, though, basque warns that "my friend who works in SUP said: Mark my words, on Saturday our restoring-accounts system will be broken till monday. We'll teach them a lesson. Don't they blackmail us."
  
  
• If you want to discuss the strike while it's going on, here's a Facebook Event for it.
  
  
• If you want to email LiveJournal during the strike, to let them know that you are participating, you can write to marta@livejournalinc.com or to feedback@livejournal.com.

Finally, here's a link to an inspiring video: El Pueblo Unido!