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alicebentley) wrote2023-12-29 11:35 am
alicebentley) wrote2023-12-29 11:35 am
Where is that conversational nexus I used to know
I had great experiences with LiveJournal back in the Way Before. I was entertained and informed by early Usenet. I deeply miss the community at Making Light (and what the heck is going on their website this week?).
I've enjoyed aspects of DreamWidth, Tumblr and BlueSky but haven't connected with enough folks on any of them to create a solid conversation.
But it's been recently pounded into me that if I want to keep the friendships I have I need to be much better than I have been about keeping channels open.
Intellectually I understand that people who don't hear from me for years (or decades) might feel that we are not really friends. Emotionally that's just not the case for me. The fun times and fond memories are still bright in my mind, and I would greet you with the same joy no matter how long it's been.
I bow to reality - and will actively search out where these connecting conversations might be occurring, and do what I can to get myself there.
I've enjoyed aspects of DreamWidth, Tumblr and BlueSky but haven't connected with enough folks on any of them to create a solid conversation.
But it's been recently pounded into me that if I want to keep the friendships I have I need to be much better than I have been about keeping channels open.
Intellectually I understand that people who don't hear from me for years (or decades) might feel that we are not really friends. Emotionally that's just not the case for me. The fun times and fond memories are still bright in my mind, and I would greet you with the same joy no matter how long it's been.
I bow to reality - and will actively search out where these connecting conversations might be occurring, and do what I can to get myself there.
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