Just a few things...

[elisi]

[insert RL stuff about going to Scarborough yesterday. I'm sorry, but I suck at talking about my RL. I cannot for the life of me make it interesting.]

Anyway, read my flist this morning like a good little LJer, found this post by liz_marcs (who, along with various other people, ought to get some sort of fandom appreciation award) tolling up the pros and cons of all the other sites - GJ, InsaneJournal, JournalFen. Also, having read this comment me thinks GJ might not be as fabulous as some people think. Anyway, it all spurred me on to set up an Insane Journal (just in case, y'know? If all of fandom emigrates I'll follow. I hope and pray that'll never happen.) I know some of you are over there - please feel free to friend me. :)

And lastly, tkp has what is quite probably the best poll ever. (Re. the strikethrough thing.)

Oh - and go join fandom_counts! Just in case there's someone out there who hasn't...

ETA: This little vid is *fabulous*. Even if you hate Star Wars you should watch it! :)

Comments

[mefnord.livejournal.com]

Oh, I <3 the internets for coming up with little gems like that vid. The way the Dark OverLord bounces happily along to his orchestrations *bad pun*. Hee.

Thanks for the pimp.

All this talk about people ready to leave LJ whenever scares me. I wouldn't even know where to begin to rebuild my tiny corner of fandom ':-(

[elisi]

The way the Dark OverLord bounces happily along to his orchestrations *bad pun*. Hee.
I *know*! And he's so cute! *pets Darth Vader*

All this talk about people ready to leave LJ whenever scares me.
I think it's mostly just talk. But you could always set up a GreatestJournal. It's v. similar to LJ, just uglier. Mine is here if you want to have a look round. :)

[1-mad-squirrel.livejournal.com]

ETA: This little vid is *fabulous*. Even if you hate Star Wars you should watch it! :)

So cool! Taking, pimping.

Also, wow, pink!

[elisi]

So cool! Taking, pimping.
My pleasure. :)

And I felt that Spring/Summer deserved a make-over. Not sure how long I'll stick with the colours though.

[yourlibrarian]

I hadn't even heard of IJ until this all happened but I went over to take a look and I rather like the look of it. And while 250 (I saw 300 listed on their FAQ) icons is a lot less than 5000, it's double what I have now for less, especially going the permanent account. I can't face going back to an unpaid account here at this point mostly for the icons loss (and the polls) but I wouldn't mind pulling up stakes if a lot of fandom wanted to head that way.

[fishsanwitt]

I'm not thrilled with GJ - I have an InsaneJournal account - I'm off to friend you there :)

[elisi]

I hadn't even heard of IJ until this all happened
Neither had I. But I agree - it might be better than GJ. Still - lets hope we never have to use those journals! *crosses fingers*

I can't face going back to an unpaid account here at this point mostly for the icons loss
Oh I'm the same! *is shallow and clings to icons* Also I just re-newed my paid account for a year before the strikethru thing, so...

[elisi]

And you have been friended back. :)

[camkin.livejournal.com]

is there anything of note for a tourist in Scarborough? just wondering.
i have this thing about going there one day and to Scarborough, Ontario and Scarborough, Maine.
because that's my last name and i am a huge dork.