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Cometh the hour, cometh the man

This will end up in the history books, and rightly so. Truly incredible speech.

(with thanks to Owls)

And:

Here’s a great lesson in leadership! pic.twitter.com/WYeigeNikj
— Tim Aynes (@timaynes) February 26, 2022

ETA: Prominent Russians join protests against Ukraine war amid 1,800 arrests

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Ukrainian woman confronts Russian soldiers in Henychesk, Kherson region. Asks them why they came to our land and urges to put sunflower seeds in their pockets [so that flowers would grow when they die on the Ukrainian land] pic.twitter.com/ztTx2qK7kB
— UkraineWorld (@ukraine_world) February 24, 2022

Full transcript: https://twitter.com/FutureBoy/status/1496999905839050757

Why sunflowers: https://twitter.com/otdderamin/status/1497137066810871810

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Really good thread:

Watching Putin's attack on Ukraine play out, I am struck by the thought that Putin learned the lesson from the wrong Afghanistan war. And he has also vastly misunderstood post-Zelenskiy Ukraine. 1/?
— Zoya Sheftalovich (@zoyashef) February 26, 2022

Direct link: https://twitter.com/zoyashef/status/1497378894529589250

(Unsure if I will keep cross-posting, if not then this will make a good final post...)

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Did that speech get any play at all in Russia? I so doubt it, but it'd be splendid if it did.

Not a chance they'd show it on any official channels in Russia, but if the rest of the world makes it go viral hopefully Russians will see it & share it privately. *praying emoji*

Wait, what do you mean, where are you going?

(Yes, that is the one thing I zeroed in on, sorry, Dreamwidth still won't let me comment, so it is important).

Well I my or I may not [decamp to DW permanently]... However I have tried to update my settings, are you able to comment now?

Well I may or I may not [decamp to DW permanently]...
Oooooooh, okay, how come?

And yes, I just made a dumb comment, thanks! Feel free to delete it, lol.

It's a bit weird though: some of the entries that are crossposted show the same comments on the DW side, and others show different ones, I'm trying to figure out how it works. Are they seperate or not?

Oh, what about all the old entries and meta and masterposts, will you transfer everything?

Oooooooh, okay, how come?
Cause LJ is Russian owned. :( So in case... something happens. Or they crack down on LJ, the way they do everything else in Russia.

And yes, I just made a dumb comment, thanks! Feel free to delete it, lol.
I like dumb comments. :)

It's a bit weird though: some of the entries that are crossposted show the same comments on the DW side, and others show different ones, I'm trying to figure out how it works. Are they seperate or not?
WELL. Depends whether the LJ ones have been backed up on DW or not. When I first got DW I imported my whole LJ, and have basically crossposted since (although that is now no longer possible, thank you LJ Russian overlords). I'd import LJ sporadically, hence times when comments are [more] mirrored.

If that makes sense, it's late and I'm tired!

Oh, what about all the old entries and meta and masterposts, will you transfer everything?
And yes, as explained above it's all on DW already. But LJ has organisation going back much further... Like everything in my memories and oh god ALL MY PICTURES ARE STORED HERE and yeah. It'd be difficult & sad to leave.

Cause LJ is Russian owned. :( So in case... something happens. Or they crack down on LJ, the way they do everything else in Russia.
Yeah, fair enough, I remember you freaking out about it a few years back, when they bought it. I mean, it's been fine so far. Your choice, obvs, but do you think something will happen to it now?
"Oh, they wanna kick us out of SWIFT? Well, uuuuh... well, we are taking down LJ, that will show 'em! How do you like that?" (shakes fist)

Depends whether the LJ ones have been backed up on DW or not. When I first got DW I imported my whole LJ, and have basically crossposted since (although that is now no longer possible, thank you LJ Russian overlords). I'd import LJ sporadically, hence times when comments are [more] mirrored.
Oooooh, okay. Yeah, now that you mention it, it does seem to be more of a recent thing. When did that happen, btw? And yes, that change seems like a pain, it does make sense for you to choose only one of the two.

And yes, as explained above it's all on DW already.
Aaah, good to know. (I mean, I always download all the things I like anyway, just in case). I wasn't sure, 'cause the Meta Masterlist still links to livejournal, but everything *does* still seem to be available on DW, so. No worries.

See, I may do a biiig, ol' Doctor Who watch/rewatch during the summer?
(Because, as I had mentioned once, I have SO MANY gaps, my knowledge of Who is waaaaaay more sporadic than it looks. I keep analysing, and reading, and looking up things, and watching clips, and reactions, and reading reviews, and debating with friends --and what I don't do is actually *watch* a rather large number of the damn episodes; it's like an odd form of masochism, pffff.
You really don't wanna know how long I 've been putting this off. I mean, postponing enjoyable stuff is a staple of OC(P?)D, you delay gratification because things need to be perfect. And to be fair, I am a busy man, life happens, and I *have* been watching/reading other shows/films/books/what have you. But this is getting ridiculous, fuck it, I'm in charge here, not my brain, I'm gonna try and do this.)
So I may visit some old entries of yours. And I was wondering whether LJ would still notify you if I comment. But hey, I'll probably just do that on the DW side then, (though I may check out either version of an entry, or both)

But LJ has organisation going back much further... Like everything in my memories and oh god ALL MY PICTURES ARE STORED HERE and yeah. It'd be difficult & sad to leave.
Quick, download the pictures! (What pictures?) I hope *you* won't delete/deactivate it?

"Oh, they wanna kick us out of SWIFT? Well, uuuuh... well, we are taking down LJ, that will show 'em! How do you like that?" (shakes fist)
Well they are currently limiting access to facebook/Twitter etc. They're not China, but better safe than sorry etc.

Oooooh, okay. Yeah, now that you mention it, it does seem to be more of a recent thing. When did that happen, btw? And yes, that change seems like a pain, it does make sense for you to choose only one of the two.
Oh Lord... (goes to check). I created my DW in 2009.

Aaah, good to know. (I mean, I always download all the things I like anyway, just in case). I wasn't sure, 'cause the Meta Masterlist still links to livejournal, but everything *does* still seem to be available on DW, so. No worries.
Yeah, re-doing all the links is yet another big job. (sigh) It's all THERE, but I'd need to do so much admin.

You really don't wanna know how long I 've been putting this off. I mean, postponing enjoyable stuff is a staple of OC(P?)D, you delay gratification because things need to be perfect.
Good luck with it! We've been doing a sporadic re-watch, but seem permanently stalled in S3. But I *have* watched everything (at least once, in many cases more). My own Classic Who watch has also stalled... (I blame the pandemic.)

So I may visit some old entries of yours. And I was wondering whether LJ would still notify you if I comment. But hey, I'll probably just do that on the DW side then, (though I may check out either version of an entry, or both)
Oh sure, I should get notifications through (wherever you comment).

Quick, download the pictures! (What pictures?) I hope *you* won't delete/deactivate it?
Well I was the one who uploaded them, I have them already. It's more that I've been using LJ as online picture storage - it's free with a paid account and easy to use. And if I let my paid account lapse... *hands* I'm not re-uploading 18 years' worth of pictures elsewhere. Eh, but that's my problem.

Oh Lord... (goes to check). I created my DW in 2009.
No, no, I meant when crossposting stopped being available for LJ.

Yeah, re-doing all the links is yet another big job. (sigh) It's all THERE, but I'd need to do so much admin.
Well, it being there, being somewhere, is the main thing, so no rush.

Well I was the one who uploaded them, I have them already. It's more that I've been using LJ as online picture storage - it's free with a paid account and easy to use. And if I let my paid account lapse... *hands* I'm not re-uploading 18 years' worth of pictures elsewhere. Eh, but that's my problem.
Ooooh, okay. I'm more of an external hard drive kind of guy.

No, no, I meant when crossposting stopped being available for LJ.
Oh! About a month ago. I think the official announcement was 1st of Feb.

Well, it being there, being somewhere, is the main thing, so no rush.
Oh yes...

Ooooh, okay. I'm more of an external hard drive kind of guy.
For uploading pictures online? (I had a photobucket once, but it began asking for money, so no thanks *g*)

For uploading pictures online? (I had a photobucket once, but it began asking for money, so no thanks *g*)
No, I meant like, general storage of things. The only places I upload pictures online to are facebook, deviantart, and sometimes google drive.

That makes more sense. But I post... rather a lot of pictures. Or well, I used to, look at any meta post. *g* And the thought of all the links being broken is, um, exhausting.

Wait, so... ok, for example, the Doctor Falls thing. It's on DW as well, it's got pictures; but are these only saved on LJ? Shit, what are you gonna do?

I mean, aside from hoping that LJ stays put while mostly using DW from now on, if I understand your intentions correctly.

Aaaaaaah, I need to download and save all the things just in case, (the rest of the things I mean, I do have quite a lot of them already), please just give me like, a year LJ, aaaaah (waves hands)

Wait, so... ok, for example, the Doctor Falls thing. It's on DW as well, it's got pictures; but are these only saved on LJ?
Indeed. DW has no image storage facilities.

Shit, what are you gonna do?
... Hope Putin gets deposed? (Mind you, if I keep posting stuff like this then my account might just get suspended, which would solve one part of the problem.)

I mean, aside from hoping that LJ stays put while mostly using DW from now on, if I understand your intentions correctly.
Yeah, something like that.

Aaaaaaah, I need to download and save all the things just in case, (the rest of the things I mean, I do have quite a lot of them already), please just give me like, a year LJ, aaaaah (waves hands)
I'm paid up until December, so - unless something drastic happens - you've got time.

I'm paid up until December, so - unless something drastic happens - you've got time.
That's good to hear. But oh, what about possible future meta? Could you put the pics on tumblr, google drive, AO3?

I mean, hopefully LJ does stay put, fingers crossed.

That's good to hear. But oh, what about possible future meta? Could you put the pics on tumblr, google drive, AO3?
Possibly google drive, dunno about Tumblr (and have never posted meta there), and AO3 doesn't have image hosting either. I'll work something out...

I mean, hopefully LJ does stay put, fingers crossed.
They'll probably just ban me for anti-Putin content! >:)

Possibly google drive, dunno about Tumblr (and have never posted meta there), and AO3 doesn't have image hosting either. I'll work something out...
(cheers for possible future meta).
I know re-doing all the old links for the DW side would be a huge pain though, so here's to hoping you don't have to (or that at least you get to transfer everything in a nice, leisurely pace). Again, I have many of my favourites already, will try to gradually save the rest, when it comes to the old ones, just in case.

They'll probably just ban me for anti-Putin content!
Hmmm... I don't know, criticise N@to & Co a bit as well, just in case? I mean, God knows they're not saints, lol.

Btw, I too made this huuuuge relevant post the other day; which I think you'd like, but I really don't have time to translate 3.5 pages right now, so perhaps at a later date.

(cheers for possible future meta).
Well we know that RTD is returning, so presumably he'll revive my brain.

I know re-doing all the old links for the DW side would be a huge pain though, so here's to hoping you don't have to (or that at least you get to transfer everything in a nice, leisurely pace). Again, I have many of my favourites already, will try to gradually save the rest, when it comes to the old ones, just in case.
Well everything is already on the DW side, if you go on the 'whoniversal meta' tag you should be able to find stuff in case LJ is shut down by the Russians.

Hmmm... I don't know, criticise N@to & Co a bit as well, just in case? I mean, God knows they're not saints, lol.
Don't think I have ever talked about Nato... But I don't suppose anyone sees them as the heroes, that would be weird.

Btw, I too made this huuuuge relevant post the other day; which I think you'd like, but I really don't have time to translate 3.5 pages right now, so perhaps at a later date.
I hear ya!! One day...

"Oh, they wanna kick us out of SWIFT? Well, uuuuh... well, we are taking down LJ, that will show 'em! How do you like that?" (shakes fist)
I point to the suspended Russian account below... (they said how Putin was making life more difficult.)

Zelenskyy is amazing. So brave and determined, and so articulate. I wish we had someone of his calibre.

I had almost forgotten that leaders could be like that...

I hadn’t realised you cross post from DW.

Huh, I've done it for years... No longer, alas, since LJ has apparently put their foot down, but it was a nice & easy way to keep two sites going. Are you on DW at all?

I am - I did use it as a backup, but apparently backing up from Lj is a bit hit and miss at the moment and as the cross-posting isn't working it's not somewhere I've been looking at going back to.

I'm just seeing if it will back up, but I'll be annoyed if Lj does go as I have a permanent package here and so I'm not giving any money to the owners (and haven't for years)... which probably means I'll be one of the first to go :(

I am - I did use it as a backup, but apparently backing up from Lj is a bit hit and miss at the moment and as the cross-posting isn't working it's not somewhere I've been looking at going back to.
*nods* I know someone who managed to successfully do an import last week, so clearly it IS possible, but there were a number of failed attempts to begin with, and I've not had much luck. Although everything has been mirrored for ages, it's mostly the comments I'd want to import.

I'm just seeing if it will back up, but I'll be annoyed if Lj does go as I have a permanent package here and so I'm not giving any money to the owners (and haven't for years)... which probably means I'll be one of the first to go :(
Here's to hoping you'll be okay. And I really wish I'd been able to shell out for a permanent account to be honest, since all my pictures are uploaded to LJ, and I've yet to find a better option.

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Did you manage to get your LJ backed up on DW? :/ I heard they stopped letting you cross-post?

Did you manage to get your LJ backed up on DW? :/
Not so far - well. I back it up every few years, and cross post, so the only things I haven't got on the DW side is the LJ comments.

I heard they stopped letting you cross-post?
Yeah... This has happened on and off, so I'm pretty used to just copying & pasting. Imports have worked for others, so I'll try. However I might just back it up with a thing I can't remember the name of right now. Like the LJ book in the past, where it downloads everything.

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