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.)

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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

[zhelana]

I think you're mistaken - at any rate I didn't list you in my circle. I just did though.

[hafnia]

Ah, I had you listed as a friend! I probably got removed sometime in 2017...there was a period where I didn't update at all for a few months because things were rough. Anyway! :)

[zhelana]

oh probably. I do occasionally try to unfriend inactive journals. Anyway, welcome back!

[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).

[adafrog]

Science!!! Your blog looks interesting. Mind if I friend?

[nonniemous]

Librarians are some of my favorite people! (Though I wandered off the path and never wound up as one myself.)

You had me at The Hobbit. Friends?

[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:

[nonniemous]

Oh, real life sounds good to me. *adds*

[nonniemous]

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

[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.

Re: rosefox

[rattfan]

I think you sound really interesting and would like to be friends with you on DW. I've listed the most recent things I'm into on my post, but really am into fandom in general, would like to expand my interests.

[anonamor]

I think I've seen your name because I'm DW friends with kalloway. I'm not that active here posting myself, but I like to read other people's posts... Hopefully that's okay with you?

[taichara]

That's fine with me ~

[torachan]

Just friended you here on DW. Just from skimming your most recent posts I saw several books that look interesting!

[tomakeanoffer]

Added!

[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.

[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!

[rattfan]

Hi. I think you sound interesting. Would you like to be friends on DW? Have added you!

[paulamcg]

Harry Potter is my only fandom, but I hope it’s all right I’m adding you.

[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.

[coulditbemagic]

I'm a little bit in love with 'wharrgarbling' as a word, and despite having never seen it, I can hear it perfectly! :)

[sorchasilver]

Hi! Welcome to DW.

I'm into most of those fandoms and looking for new people to add. Friends?

Re: Rathany

[st_aurafina]

Hi! I like the photos you post - Portland sounds amazing - and I've added you. Hope that's ok!

[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.

You have died of dysentery

[misbegotten]

I grew up playing Oregon Trail too. *snerk*