2020 Friending Meme

[st_aurafina]

This helped me a lot in early 2017 when Trump had just been elected, and I am hoping we can get the same feeling going again, after the UK election was such a shock.

Connections are important when it feels like the world is getting darker. Fandom is a huge and strong network of people. We don't always get along, but we're stronger together.

Make new friends, reconnect with those who have drifted, enlarge your circle, and know you are not alone.

To play, cut and paste this text into a comment, fill out the details and tell us about yourself. Then go find new people to add.

<strong>DW username</strong>: <strong>Preferred pronouns:</strong> <strong>Other platforms (tumblr, twitter, etc)</strong>: <strong>Active/primary interests or fandoms</strong>: (keep this fairly short, so people will read it!) <strong>If you've seen me around, it's probably because</strong>: (how might people have seen you online / in fandom?) <strong>I post about</strong>: (fandom, real life, or a combination) <strong>I post/check my feed</strong>: (daily, weekly, twice a year, etc) <strong>I want to find people that post about</strong>: (specific fandoms, fandom in general, books, RL, SJ, etc) <strong>I am most interested in interacting with people on:</strong> (DW, Twitter, Tumblr, etc) <strong>My blog is</strong>: (public, selectively public, friends-only) <strong>Anything else you need to know about me:</strong> (A good place to talk about your fandom shipping preferences, characters, type of fic/art/etc you like. Or link to your intro post. Or put a cute photo of your cat.)

If you don't have a Dreamwidth account, you can sign up for one here.
If you're new to Dreamwidth and you've left OpenID comments on DW before, you can link your IDs here: How can I claim my OpenID account with my Dreamwidth account?

Play nice.

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<a href="https://st-aurafina.dreamwidth.org/287751.html"><img src="https://i.imgur.com/ooqK0gK.png" alt="Let's Stick Together: a friending meme for a new year. Image is two giraffes, one leaning almost at right angles to put their head on their friend's neck."></a>

ETA on Sat morning AEST: This text box was functionally busted a few hours ago, so if you grabbed the code then, you might have an image with no link. It's fixed now, with all new alt text for screen readers. If your promo link is just an image, please replace the code with what's in the box now. Thanks for all the posts, btw! Giraffes popping up everywhere.

Comments

[kingstoken]

DW username: kingstoken
Preferred pronouns: She/Her
Other platforms (tumblr, twitter, etc): tumblr and twitter, both under the same user name
Active/primary interests or fandoms: Supernatural, Game of Thrones, Riverdale, Stranger Things, most of the older Star Treks, you can see all my fandoms on my about me post
If you've seen me around, it's probably because: I have been involved in a lot of exchanges this past year, so you might have seen my name on a few exchanges fics
I post about: fandom, reviews of books or movies
I post/check my feed: I post once or twice a month, I usually check my feed daily
I want to find people that post about: similar fandoms to mine, but also people who are into a variety of things, I like to learn about different things
I am most interested in interacting with people on: mostly on DW, but I do livetweet occasionally, currently I am watching Lost for the first time, so if you want my thoughts on that you can check that out (I'm currently on Season 4)
My blog is: public, so far
Anything else you need to know about me: I mostly ship het or femslash, that is not to say I hate slash, I don't, I have a few slash pairings I enjoy, but my preferences tend to lean the other way. I like mature pairings, give me any pairing where two individuals get a second chance at love because their first relationships didn't work out, and I'm all over that. This is why I tend to ship the parents on any teen show. I love female characters, in almost any show or book, one of the female characters is almost always my favourite.

[coulditbemagic]

Mature pairings, female characters and I read your about me post and just started nodding and yesing, so I've added you!

[summerstorm]

DW username: summerstorm
Preferred pronouns: they/them (afab agender)
Other platforms (tumblr, twitter, etc): pollychurchill, howlongthebones
Active/primary interests or fandoms: MCU, gymnastics, hockey rpf but lowkey, Stranger Things, CAVofSabrina, Check Please, Schitt's Creek!! and been mainlining Bon Appetit, I'm a photographer.
If you've seen me around, it's probably because: you're been around for a very long time, because I kinda accidentally peaced out in 2012 and came back later.
I post about: real life mostly but it's real sporadic.
I post/check my feed: Somewhere between daily and monthly. Depends or what I'm up to. But daily's my goal.
I want to find people that post about: fanfic, what they're watching or reading, their lives, just... people that post really.
I am most interested in interacting with people on: DW and Twitter but I'm paranoid about twitter
My blog is: selectively public
Anything else you need to know about me: I'm a fic person. I wrote a lot and read a lot. I'm agender and it's important to me that people know that. I'm trying to restart my lifestyle blog, and that's travel, personal style, and food, because I am kind of a foodie? I would def say I travel for the food.

I'm also a graphic designer.

[rattfan]

Hi. I liked what you said about the people you want to find and also interested in the lifestyle blog bit. I've subscribed to you!

[china_shop]

DW username: china_shop
Preferred pronouns: she/her
Other platforms (tumblr, twitter, etc): china_shop
Active/primary interests or fandoms: Guardian (Cdrama)
If you've seen me around, it's probably because: I've had long-term relationships with Due South and White Collar, and spent a few months in Captain America (Sam/Steve only). Have also flirted with various Kdramas, but I'm serially monofannish so it's all Guardian now. I write fic, make icons, and mod fan_flashworks and sid_guardian.
I post about: Online and offline life, fandom, Guardian, Kdramas, tv, writing. I often include random polls in my posts, just for fun.
I post/check my feed: I post a weekly me-and-media update, and other things as they come to mind, mostly Guardian-related but also random things that amuse me. I check my reading list multiple times a day.
I want to find people that post about: Guardian people who are exclusively into the drama in a Watsonian kind of way (I avoid actor/behind-the-scenes stuff and novel stuff as much as possible, because I fail at compartmentalisation; thinking about the actors/performances breaks my suspension of disbelief). Also Kdramas, general life stuff, kindness.
I am only interested in interacting with people on: Dreamwidth
My blog is: public
Anything else you need to know about me: I'm a New Zealander. I'm nearly 50, and I've been active in fandom since 2004. I particularly enjoy pairings (and threesomes) who like each other, who enjoy what they do, and who try to do the right thing even when it's hard. Subscribe/unsubscribe at will (I don't keep track, so I won't notice unless you tell me). Feel free to say hi, or just lurk if you'd rather. Here's my fannish history / intro post. :-)

[pseudo_tsuga]

Kia ora to another person in NZ!! I like your reviews so I've added you :D

[tomakeanoffer]

DW username: brightandravenous

Preferred pronouns: they/them

Other platforms (tumblr, twitter, etc): openuptheflood

Active/primary interests or fandoms: The Umbrella Academy (TV), fandom-as-fandom, a variety of podcasts, horror media, folklore and fairytales, speculative fiction and original writing in general.

If you've seen me around, it's probably because: I've run a few discussion posts over at getyourwordsout

I post about: Real life, writing, a tiny bit of fandom.

I post/check my feed: Daily.

I want to find people that post about: Writing, reading,
fandom, media consumed, real life stuff and anything in between

I am most interested in interacting with people on: DW.

My blog is: Mostly public, with certain things being friends locked.

Anything else you need to know about me: Here's an intro post

[nonniemous]

Real life, writing, and your fandom interests all sound great to me.

[blueswan]

DW username:blueswan
Preferred pronouns:
Other platforms (tumblr, twitter, etc):I try to keep fandom separate from ones where the non-fannish people hang out.
Active/primary interests or fandoms: (keep this fairly short, so people will read it!)I am multi-fanish. Currently, I'm still in the grip of Queen fandom. I'm also fannish about Farscape, and Leverage.
If you've seen me around, it's probably because: I tend to lurk.
(how might people have seen you online / in fandom?)In 2006 I went too Writercon. There was a lot of people i got to meet, but I don't want to mention names in case I forget someone. I've had the pleasure of multiple visits with gingerpig. I've also met ruric and ok2nv.

I post about: (fandom, real life, or a combination)I post about whatever I happren to think about or that catches my interest.
I post/check my feed: (daily, weekly, twice a year, etc) I usually post once or twice a week.
I want to find people that post about: (specific fandoms, fandom in general, books, RL, SJ, etc)things they are passionate about.
I am most interested in interacting with people on: (DW, Twitter, Tumblr, etc)DW
My blog is: (public, selectively public, friends-only)public
Anything else you need to know about me: (A good place to talk about your fandom shipping preferences, characters, type of fic/art/etc you like. Or link to your intro post. Or put a cute photo of your cat.) I am not hung up on what people want to call their holidays. I cuss. I am a slasher by habit and nature.

[coulditbemagic]

DW username: coulditbemagic
Preferred pronouns: She/her
Other platforms (tumblr, twitter, etc): I may share this as we get to know each other
Active/primary interests or fandoms: 90s boybands! My love for Take That, Boyzone, East 17, Backstreet Boys, 5ive, Westlife... and the Spice Girl. Let me show it to you!
Other hobbies include palm reading, watching television, cycling, camping, murder, spreading fake news on Facebook, stealing candy from babies, solving puzzles, trying new things, watching sport, playing card games, watching back-to-back action movies or crime dramas that amp up the adrenaline, jumping out of planes and starting fires
If you've seen me around, it's probably because: I'm stalking you
I post about: A combination of fandom and real life, music and movie, family... anything new, offbeat, quirky, or action-packed
I post/check my feed: A couple of times a week
I want to find people that post about: anything except for religion and politics, there's too much of that 'out there', I'd rather not bring it in here. In here is my escape and I'd rather it be a sparkly, happy, place
I am most interested in interacting with people on: DW
My blog is: Selectively public. Anything specific to family/real life will be locked, the rest will be open
Anything else you need to know about me: I am obsessed with rhinoceroses, intolerant of sugar, have blue hair and am terrified of losing my sight

[ephemeralflower]

I'm a huge music fan - although not necessarily the same genres - but I'm adding you

[unavee]

DW username: unavee
Preferred pronouns: she/her
Other platforms (tumblr, twitter, etc): Bookmarks on unavee, unavee
Active/primary interests or fandoms: I love fanfic tropes even more than specific fandoms and will read almost anything, but some recurring fandom interests are SG-1, SG:A, Haikyuu, Naruto, Transformers, A:TLA.
If you've seen me around, it's probably because: You might have seen me comment somewhere.
I post about: Real life, fandom. I'm trying to remember how to do creative and artsy things again, so I'll probably start posting about my attempts at new hobbies (e.g., pixel art, fountain pen stuff, tinkering with gadgets, cooking). Maybe cat photos.
I post/check my feed: I post infrequently, but a NY resolution is to post weekly. I usually check my feed daily.
I want to find people that post about: Books (especially SF/F, regency romance, or biology nonfiction), meta about fandom and fic, recs and links, hobbies, daily life.
I am most interested in interacting with people on: Dreamwidth
My blog is: Mostly friends-only.
Anything else you need to know about me: Intro post and profile
A picture of my cat:

[magnetic_pole]

You have a gorgeous kitty. I'm also trying to do more creative things these days--may I add you? M.

[delphi]

DW username: delphi
Preferred pronouns: Anything goes, honestly.
Other platforms (tumblr, twitter, etc): delphi on AO3
Active/primary interests or fandoms: Team Fortress 2, Harry Potter, and Good Omens are my big three of the moment, along with the occasional post about Lackadaisy, Ristorante Paradiso, the Nero Wolfe novels, and assorted other small fandoms.
If you've seen me around, it's probably because: I wrote that one weird rarepair story you once saw years ago.
I post about: fandom (mostly fic/art/vid recs and my own writing), music I'm listening to, books I'm reading, and what's making me happy that day.
I post/check my feed: a couple of times a week (posting) and every day or two (checking).
I want to find people that post about: any fandoms we have in common, any fandom stuff in general (especially for rarer fandoms or ships you love), books, music, cooking, or other hobbies.
I am most interested in interacting with people on: Dreamwidth - aside from posting fic on AO3, it's really my only platform these days.
My blog is: mostly public, with some posts about my real life under f-lock.
Anything else you need to know about me: I'm a shipper at heart and especially enjoy writing about the romantic/sexual lives of characters who might not immediately be assumed to have them because of age, appearance, size, eccentricity, etc. I also have a fondness for ships whose characters differ notably in some aspect of life like age, class, or even species. As a result, aside from some ships that loom large in their respective fandoms (like Archie Goodwin/Nero Wolfe, Aziraphale/Crowley, or Heavy/Medic), I mostly natter on about rare pairings.

[paulamcg]

Only in HP, I’ve written mainly the popular werewolf/disowned heir, but I love reading unlikely rare pairs. I was surprised and glad to see you’d already friended me.

[dhampyresa]

DW username: dhampyresa

Other platforms (tumblr, twitter, etc): I'm sevenofspade on Ao3.

Active/primary interests or fandoms: Star Wars, comics (as a medium in general rather than just US superheroes), various TV shows, some historical figures, fandom in general, science!

If you've seen me around, it's probably because: I run nightonficmountain, a fanart/fanfic exchange for small fandoms.

I post/check my feed: I check about once a day, may not always comment that often.

I want to find people that post about: Fandom, mostly! Though I'm not opposed to other subjects.

I am most interested in interacting with people on: Dreamwidth.

My blog is: About 90% public.

Anything else you need to know about me: Shipping is not really my focus in fandom (worldbuilding my love!) but I am a multishipper at heart. I am definitely a French person and not five snakes in a trenchcoat.

[st_aurafina]

I am definitely a French person and not five snakes in a trenchcoat.

I heard you were Vin Diesel.

[sixbeforelunch]

DW username: sixbeforelunch

Preferred pronouns: she/her

Other platforms (tumblr, twitter, etc): I'm almost exclusively on DW, although I have been haunting a few small servers on Discord lately. You can find my fic at AO3 (sixbeforelunch) and I'm in the process of importing my Star Trek fic to Ad Astra (sixbeforelunch).

Active/primary interests or fandoms: My primary fandom is Star Trek, mostly TOS and TNG, with a smattering of DS9 and Voyager. I'm not an AOS fan, although I did like Beyond and I try not to be a jerk about the other two movies. I haven't seen ENT or Discovery, and tbh that probably won't change any time soon, but again I try not to be a jerk about them even if they aren't my cup of tea. My other main interest is old movies, especially pre-codes, noirs, and silent movies. And I've recently gotten into Doctor Who and am currently watching all the Classic Who that my library can supply me with.

If you've seen me around, it's probably because: You've read my fic. I mostly keep to myself and generally stay out of the Discourse. My main contribution to fandom is my writing. It's also possible that I've randomly dropped into your journal to comment because you said something interesting and I saw it on my network page. I do do that occasionally.

I post about: A combination of fandom and real life, usually all blended together. A typical post might mention a book I'm reading/movie I've recently watched, and probably also some random stuff about my day. I also talk a lot about writing when I'm actively working on fic.

I post/check my feed: I check my reading list multiple times throughout the day (my job is really boring). I update once a day or every other day for the most part, although sometimes I go quiet for a week or two for no particular reason.

I want to find people that post about: Primarily Star Trek (especially TOS/TNG), Doctor Who, movies (especially pre-1960 movies), and books/book reviews, but I'm open to all sorts.

I am most interested in interacting with people on: DW. Possibly also Discord.

My blog is: Mostly access locked, but not entirely. I'd say it's about a 70-30 split between access only and public posts. I used to automatically give access to anyone who subscribed. These days I'm a tiny bit more judicious, but that just means I'd like you to introduce yourself before I grant access.

Anything else you need to know about me: I have a cute cat, but she's black and it's impossible to get a good picture. In lieu of that, have Riker snuggling up on Troi's lap like a cat who just found the world's best lap, because I ship these two like burning.

[smallhobbit]

May I friend you? I know this is a friending post, but I don't want to just barge in. I've just written an about me post which may give you some idea what I'm like. Although if that sends you running I shall quite understand.

[adafrog]

DW username: adafrog

Preferred pronouns: she

Other platforms (tumblr, twitter, etc): really only LJ.

Active/primary interests or fandoms: (keep this fairly short, so people will read it!) Chronicles of Riddick, Star Trek TOS/AOS, Doctor Who, Harry Potter, NCIS, SGA/SG1

If you've seen me around, it's probably because: (how might people have seen you online / in fandom?) I'm commenting on your fanfic or art.

I post about: (fandom, real life, or a combination) Mostly RL or a B movie I'm watching.

I post/check my feed: (daily, weekly, twice a year, etc) I check my feed twice a day. I post maybe once a week.

I want to find people that post about: (specific fandoms, fandom in general, books, RL, SJ, etc) RL, and some fingerling. lol

I am most interested in interacting with people on: (DW, Twitter, Tumblr, etc) DW or LJ

My blog is: (public, selectively public, friends-only) Mostly public. Only a few posts are locked

Anything else you need to know about me: (A good place to talk about your fandom shipping preferences, characters, type of fic/art/etc you like. Or link to your intro post. Or put a cute photo of your cat.)
I am a pediatrician and live on a small farm. I talk a lot about my critters. :) Oh, and I am in my church choir (Episcopalian).

[magnetic_pole]

I would love to hear about your critters! (And I think we've crossed paths in HP.) May I add you? M.

[emeraldarrows]

DW username: emeraldarrows
Preferred pronouns: she/her
Other platforms (tumblr, twitter, etc): effulgentpoet@tumblr / emeraldarrows@livejournal
Active/primary interests or fandoms: history, Greek mythology, folklore, fairytales, classic lit/poetry, antiques, way too many tv/movies to name (one of my current favorites is Prodigal Son). I love hurt/comfort fanfic in just about any fandom.
If you've seen me around, it's probably because: not sure?
I post about: monthly fandom scrapbooks, occasional book reviews, and a few odds and ends.
I post/check my feed: two or three times a week.
I want to find people that post about: history, anything old/vintage, folklore/mythology, book recs, their pets. I have no talent whatsoever, but I really love to look at crafts and food people make. No politics, please.
I am most interested in interacting with people on: dreamwidth, livejournal, or tumblr.
My blog is: all public.
Anything else you need to know about me: I'm chronically ill, and have severe anxiety. I'm passionate about environmental issues, but talking about it gives me panic attacks. Fandom in general can be a little overwhelming to me, so while I love many things I don't tend to be active in fandoms other than in my own tumblr. My intro post is here. And here's one of my babies, Solo:

[coulditbemagic]

I've just started getting into Prodigal Son, I love hurt/comfort... and Solo looks just like my Charcoal! So on that basis, I'm adding you

[nonniemous]

DW username: nonniemous
Preferred pronouns: She/Her
Other platforms (tumblr, twitter, etc): inkling on A03, nonniemous on Instagram.
Active/primary interests or fandoms: Mostly my ball-jointed dolls, sewing and crafting for them. Cosplay. Media fandoms include LOTR/Hobbit (Line of Durin), Star Trek, the Expanse, FMA: Brotherhood. Aidan Turner. B5 and SG-1. (There's a theme here, maybe...)
If you've seen me around, it's probably because: I've been in online fandom since the late 1990s. I ebb and flow, sometimes real life is busy and I don't have time or energy to be online.
I post about: Mostly real life, since there have been a lot of changes in the last couple of years. Media I consume. Sewing and doll projects, too.
I post/check my feed: I'm trying for at least once a week, but gaps do occur. During the week is hard, but weekends/holidays I tend to read/post more.
I want to find people that post about: Real life, fandom, a mix, really. Crafting and sewing, cosplay...
I am most interested in interacting with people on: Dreamwidth.
My blog is: friends only, for reazons
Anything else you need to know about me: My interests list is pretty skinny because of the personal information it reveals. I read tons of fanfic, watch too much TV, and live alone with my cat. I'm straight cishet, but I lean left, like the coast where I live, and with so many loved ones in the LGBTQA community I'm definitely queer friendly. I'm bad at making friends; this kind of thing always reminds me of attending a party where I am so not the cool kid everyone wants to hang out with. Pinned post in my journal is more informative; friend me and I will friend you back so you can check things out. De-friending amnesty, always, if it's just not your thing.

[angelofthenorth]

oooh, crafting!

I broke my elbow 4 weeks ago which has dented crafting season for me, but I do doit

[sorchasilver]

DW username: sorchasilver
Preferred pronouns: she/her
Other platforms (tumblr, twitter, etc): Twitter, tumblr (same username)
Active/primary interests or fandoms: Good Omens, The Good Place, MCU, various book fandoms (e.g. KJ Charles), Hamilton
If you've seen me around, it's probably because: I've been lurking forever
I post about: a mixture of fannish and RL stuff.
I post/check my feed: posting has been sporadic and infrequent but I'm hoping to change that for 2020. I read/comment daily.
I want to find people that post about: books, movies, tv shows, their pets, real life, whatever they are interested in/inspired by/passionate about.
I am most interested in interacting with people on: Dreamwidth or Twitter
My blog is: mostly friends-only
Anything else you need to know about me: I'm Scottish, I'm about to turn 44, I'm fat, I'm asexual, I'm a chronic lurker in fandom.

[nonniemous]

*waves*

Sorry, got ahead of myself on the adding/friending. Hello, you sound interesting. Friends? :)

[oanja]

DW username: oanja
Preferred pronouns: she/her
Other platforms (tumblr, twitter, etc): I'm oanja on tumblr and morphs_into on twitter
Active/primary interests or fandoms: (keep this fairly short, so people will read it!) video games (mostly dragon age), TTRPGs mostly D&d (as a player and a DM) Fantasy books and shows, some arts and crafts, I just got into BTS fandom, so that's my new and shiny thing <3
If you've seen me around, it's probably because: Not very likely, I'm more of a consumer than a creator in fandom
I post about: real life and fandom, more real life I think, I should post more regularly tbh
I post/check my feed: I check my feed every day, post a few times a month
I want to find people that post about: some similar interests would be great, but I like reading about peoples lives
I am most interested in interacting with people on: DW is good for longer conversations and twitter is nice. I haven't really ever interacted with anyone on tumblr
My blog is: 95% public
Anything else you need to know about me: Here's a longer intro post https://oanja.dreamwidth.org/294332.html Feel free to friend, I'll most likely follow you back

[alaterdate]

Dragon Age yay! I also like reading about D&D even though I've never played. Subbed!

[sagemessalina]

DW username: sagemessalina
Preferred pronouns: she/her
Other platforms (tumblr, twitter, etc): occasional crossposting to LJ
Active/primary interests or fandoms: For fandom, Marvel, DC, and old movies, but I don't post about them as often as random other things.
If you've seen me around, it's probably because: Probably never, I'm pretty private!
I post about: (Daily life, teaching, living in Japan, travel, a bit of pragmatic altruism.
I post/check my feed: Reading usually daily. Posting weekly to monthly (trying to get back to weekly!
I want to find people that post about: Lives different than mine! People with passions!
I am most interested in interacting with people on: DW
My blog is: Friends-only (work discussed)
Anything else you need to know about me: I'm in a semi-open relationship, I'm queer friendly... Probably other things too, but I'm a bit bleary-eyed and jetlagged visiting family at the moment. (It's cold on the north-of-NY east coast!)

[oanja]

hi, I friended you, I'd love to read about your life in Japan, if that's okay?

[worlds_of_smoke]

DW username: forests_of_fire
Preferred pronouns: they/them or she/her
Other platforms (tumblr, twitter, etc): n/a. I mean, I have a tumblr, but out of 20k posts, I have under 20 original posts. XD
Active/primary interests or fandoms: -points to profile and interests list- I am not really a fandom person outside of linking to trailers and occasional flailing over news. So if you're looking for primarily fandom stuff, I'm not your person.
If you've seen me around, it's probably because: we have a mutual friend.
I post about: 99.9% real life
I post/check my feed: daily
I want to find people that post about: their personal lives!
I am most interested in interacting with people on: DW
My blog is: Friends only.
Anything else you need to know about me: I'm multiply disabled, a nontraditional college student (who bitches a lot about the useless department that I have to work with), and a chinchilla mom.

[dolorosa_12]

I think I've seen you around in mutual friends' comments, and I'm also looking to add more people who post about their day to day lives. Do you mind if I add you?

[magnetic_pole]

DW username: magnetic_pole
Preferred pronouns: she/hers
Other platforms (tumblr, twitter, etc): on AO3 under same name and Tumblr as notquitepetworth
Active/primary interests or fandoms: I'm a long-time HP fan (Remus/Sirius, any femslash, female characters, older characters); anything Sherlock Holmes-related, both ACD and present-day versions; hugely excited about Avatar/Korra; a traveler and lover of new and interesting places; a new pet sitter who, midlife, discovered a passion for cute animals (and they're all cute); tea, coffee, and food; writing; LGBTQ and migration/immigration issues
If you've seen me around, it's probably because: After a few prolific years in the 2000s, I haven't been writing much, but I'm a frequent commenter, and I co-mod a small year-end Remus/Sirius exchange called small gifts
I post about: These days, mostly real life, travel, and the animals I help take care of; Friday Five; hoping to read more fiction in 2020 and post about that
I post/check my feed: I check DW daily and try to comment on at least a few posts; I try to post weekly and usually fall a bit short there; resolving to be more consistent in the new year
I want to find people that post about: Things they care about; I'm not picky
I am most interested in interacting with people on: DW
My blog is: Selectively public; real life issues are locked
Anything else you need to know about me: Mostly just a huge fan of chatting online with smart, friendly folks

[sperrywink]

Sounds like we are simpatico about what we want to post more about. Friends?

[eglantiere]

DW username: eglantiere
Preferred pronouns: she/her
Other platforms (tumblr, twitter, etc): egelantier, egelantier
Active/primary interests or fandoms: (keep this fairly short, so people will read it!) a hodgepodge of book fandoms; ffxv and ignis scientia; guardian, nirvana in fire; the goblin emperor; i'm a h/c person rather than a monofandom person, mostly
If you've seen me around, it's probably because: (how might people have seen you online / in fandom?) most likely in exchanges? and in ffxv, writing h/c for ignis whump discord. i also do book reports, but they're locked, as everything else.
I post about: (fandom, real life, or a combination) fandom, reading, travelogues, a lot of photos, dabbling in watercolors.
I post/check my feed: (daily, weekly, twice a year, etc) daily.
I want to find people that post about: (specific fandoms, fandom in general, books, RL, SJ, etc) sf/f books, fandoms we share, their life, pretty much everything interesting.
I am most interested in interacting with people on: (DW, Twitter, Tumblr, etc) DW.
My blog is: (public, selectively public, friends-only) friends-only (ask to be added!).
Anything else you need to know about me: (A good place to talk about your fandom shipping preferences, characters, type of fic/art/etc you like. Or link to your intro post. Or put a cute photo of your cat.) i do have a cat! two of them, one sweet and one a sweet menace. guess which is which.

[flowersforgraves]

hi! I think we crossed paths in muccamukk's comment section recently -- I've added you and subscribed, hope that's okay.

[alias_sqbr]

DW username: alias_sqbr (also sqbr but that's quieter)
Preferred pronouns: They/them
Other platforms: I'm basically everywhere as sqbr or alias_sqbr
Active/primary interests or fandoms: Generally canons which combine as many as possible of speculative fiction, animation, interactivity, romance, female characters, and queerness eg Dragon Age, otome games, Steven Universe, Homestuck etc. Also Jane Austen. Right now I'm very into Heaven Official's Blessing/TGCF.
If you've seen me around, it's probably because: I post a fair amount of fanart, have written a moderate amount of f/f fic, and sometimes have Opinions.
I post about: Reviews, humourous recaps, chronic illness, stuff I have made. The odd rant and meta.
I post/check my feed: I post every few days and check way too often >.>
I want to find people that post about: Other than having interests in common, other non-binary people would be cool.
I am most interested in interacting with people on: Dreamwidth.
My blog is: Mostly public, except for very personal stuff.
Anything else you need to know about me: I'm a 40ish Australian retired mathematician. I used to be All About Het and Femslash but have been exploring m/m, non-binary, and poly ships more lately.

Anyone's welcome to follow me and comment on public posts, but whether I follow back is pretty unpredictable.

[ng_moonmoth]

Nonbinary, like me. Non-US, unlike me. Worth taking a look at on both counts.

My intro comment is over here.

[stultiloquentia]

DW username: stultiloquentia
Preferred pronouns: She/Her
Other platforms (tumblr, twitter, etc): stultiloquentia, lilacdraft
Active/primary interests or fandoms: So far 2020 looks like Guardian and The Untamed! Probably some WIP amnesties and cool-down posts for Check Please and Jane Austen and other old favs.
If you've seen me around, it's probably because: I wrote a lot of Jane Austen meta last year. I'm never prolific enough to be a big fishie, but I've been splashing around and squeeing about LoTR, Buffy, Stargate SG-1, Fullmetal Alchemist, Glee and other things forever.
I post about: Nerdy and/or horny meta, fic and vid recs with reasons why, occasional real life recaps and recipe dumps.
I post/check my feed: I read almost daily, but have energy to comment less frequently. Posting sprees come and go, but it's never a deluge.
I want to find people that post about: Untamed! Let's get Untamed fandom up and buzzing on DW! Guardian already has great infrastructure here, but I still want to meet more fans. I also love reading general fannish meta, and ridiculous, funny and joyful reviews and recaps, like skygiants does so well. I love fic recs. Also food blogging.
I am most interested in interacting with people on: DW is home. I lurk on Twitter, and goggle at pretty gifs on Tumblr.
My blog is: Public
Anything else you need to know about me: I like to learn things! If you see me being ignorant, please feel welcome to school me or point me in the direction of schooling. Poke me if you want me to warn for any type of content. KINKTOMATO. Squee and let squee. Read more poetry.

[dancing_serpent]

I'm also here to find more people for Untamed (and Guardian). *g*

[skygiants]

DW username: skygiants
Preferred pronouns: she/her atm!
Other platforms (tumblr, twitter, etc): I'm on twitter ryfkah and on tumblr bookelfe
Active/primary interests or fandoms: Mostly I post about books I'm reading (all genres but most frequently sff) with breaks to talk about kdramas/cdramas or theater; very occasionally I write something or make a vid!
If you've seen me around, it's probably because: I talk about books a lot
I post about: see above
I post/check my feed: usually I post a couple times a week unless I'm super busy, and try and check my feed daily ditto
I want to find people that post about: love to talk about pretty much any kind of fiction (books/tv/theater/whatever) with anyone anytime
I am most interested in interacting with people on: I am most consistent about checking DW but will happily interact anywhere
My blog is: mostly public, very occasionally I'll post about my family or something and that's usually flocked
Anything else you need to know about me: I'm learning Yiddish! I'm not at all good at it yet!

[dolorosa_12]

I'm always keen to add people who talk about the books they've been reading (which is generally what I post about, too). May I add you?

[ivyfic]

DW username: ivyfic
Preferred pronouns: she/her
Other platforms (tumblr, twitter, etc): None
Active/primary interests or fandoms: I work a lot so haven’t gotten into any new fandoms of late. I’m happy to be pitched! My old standards are Star Trek, due South, Avengers, Stargate
If you've seen me around, it's probably because: About ten years ago I wrote pretty regularly, mostly in Supernatural and Constantine (movie)
I post about: Life, usually
I post/check my feed: I check my feed every day and post…way less than that.
I want to find people that post about: Fandom in general, pimp me into new fandoms—the media landscape is so fractured, I don’t even know what people are watching anymore
I am most interested in interacting with people on: DW
My blog is: friends-only
Anything else you need to know about me: I read my feed and fic every day, but I work in a pretty demanding job, so don’t have as much time for fandom interaction as I used to. So I can’t promise I’ll post much, but I do comment!

[misbegotten]

Adding you!

[ng_moonmoth]

DW username: ng_moonmoth
Pronouns: xe/xyr/xyrs/xyrself. Singular they is fine if someone's gender should be irrelevant to the context. As for the missing "preferred", that suggests to me that other pronouns are in some sense OK. Which they are not so much, and the binary ones (she, he) misgender me -- which is not at all OK.
Other platforms (tumblr, twitter, etc): None of the popular ones, which seem to me to be corrosive time sinks. I hang out on the LGBT slack and the nonbinary-support and filkhaven Discords. I'm over on Ravelry, too. All as ngmoonmoth.
Active/primary interests or fandoms: Reasonably active in science fiction fandom. Active filker; I write and perform. Frequently seen knitting in public.
If you've seen me around, it's probably because: You've read a post I've commented on. Or you're checking out ysabetwordsmith's blog, particularly their poetry and crowdfunding posts. Or I find out you're going someplace I'm going, and I check in about meeting in person.
I post about: Occasional creative works. Some opinions I want to say more about than would fit in the comment thread they sprang from. Meme responses. Other than that, not very much.
I post/check my feed: Post once or twice a month. Frequent commenter. I normally keep on top of my feed at least daily, unless I'm traveling or stepping away from electronics for a break.
I want to find people that post about: I'm not topic-oriented. Any post that reveals something about the poster is interesting to me.
I am most interested in interacting with people on: Anywhere I hang out is fine.
My blog is: Generally public. Getting interested enough in writing about being Out In Public would be private/behind a filter.
Anything else you need to know about me: There's a string of posts tagged "self-knowledge" that I did earlier this year. Take a look there, if you like. As for fandoms I'm motivated enough to create or seek out fanworks for, I'd say the only generally known one I'm into enough for that is Charles Stross' Laundry Files series. But I've also posted some fanworks in a few of ysabetwordsmith's storylines.

[alexseanchai]

(where I find asking "Pronouns" doesn't imply, as "Preferred Pronouns" often seems to, that trans people's pronouns are mere preferences where cis people's pronouns are…set? enforced? some such thing.)

(language is fun! wait no not that thing, not this time. the other thing.)

I very appreciate how many ysabetwordsmith works I see partly or wholly because you sponsored them 😸

[extrapenguin]

DW username: ExtraPenguin
Preferred pronouns: none.
Other platforms (tumblr, twitter, etc): ExtraPenguin; ExtraPenguin
Active/primary interests or fandoms: Guardian (TV)
If you've seen me around, it's probably because: I mod space_swap and am present on the exchange circuit.
I post about: Fandom! Currently Guardian meta, fic announcements, icons occasionally. Also books I've read and TV shows I've watched, plus general/miscellaneous things as well, like memes and music.
I post/check my feed: I post twice a week, about, and read my feed daily
I want to find people that post about: Guardian, sci-fi books
I am most interested in interacting with people on: DW
My blog is: mostly public
Anything else you need to know about me: I'm Finnish, queer, and autistic. I will ship anything once; the true mark of investment is me writing multiple fics with the same pairing tag. My great fannish loves are weird scenarios and wackiness.

[ephemeralflower]

I'm a huge music fan and love hearing people talk about the music they love, so I'm adding you