Dreamwidth?

[norwich36]

So I've been playing around with the idea of buying a seed account at Dreamwidth when they go up for sale on April 30, since apparently this is the only time ever they will be selling permanent accounts, but the fact that only a few people on my f-list seem to even know about the project makes me question whether it's worth shelling out that much money. So: a poll.


[Poll #1375329]

For those of you who checked the last radio button, here are some good resources to read about the project:
Links to a bunch of posts explaining why this project was undertaken--see especially this one , in which synechdochic explains why she undertook this project; Dreamwidth's wiki page; a post explaining how Dreamwidth is different than other fan-run journaling sites ; a post by cathexys about why dreamwidth is right for her ; and a post by zvi_likes_tv about getting started on Dreamwidth , for those lucky enough to have closed beta accounts.

Comments

[norwich36.livejournal.com]

That's very optimistic. I'm less convinced that enough of fandom is going to migrate there without some additional push factor from LJ, but maybe I'll be wrong. But I admire you getting a permanent account to support the site.

[anoel.livejournal.com]

I think it's pretty likely LJ will pull some crap again. In the end, I just can't imagine fandom staying on LJ long term. We need a place that's safe for fandom, that supports us and that LISTENS to user input. Superior product will help a lot. But it took a long time to build up LJ so I think it's going to take a long time to switch over. This way I have a permanent account while I wait it out AND I don't have to pay LJ anymore.

[rsadelle]

I'm not convinced that another journaling service will be the next big thing in fandom. The fannish technology trajectory is zines to listservs to LJ. I suspect the next big thing will be something we haven't thought of/don't know of/doesn't exist yet.

[anoel.livejournal.com]

The difference with Dreamwidth is they're willing to change and upgrade to make it a better place for fandom. It's not going to be stuck with one thing but able to change with the times. It's not just another journaling service, it's one that is looking to be the best and FOR its users. I don't see a reason to stick around with LJ just because the best new thing hasn't been discovered yet. We have to make the best of what we have because who knows when that new thing, if there ever is, will happen.