Is honesty the best policy? Probably

[hils]

Ok, I've replied to all the comments made on the honesty meme so far and I have a couple of things to say

I avoided posting this meme for a few days because I had a feeling this issue would come up, but then I thought I'd rather know than not.

Yes, I post a lot and some of my posts are 'inane' as one of you put it. I have made no attempt to conceal this. In fact there is a line in my user info informing people of this so they are forwarned before they friend me.

Admittedly it gets worse during the holidays as I have nothing else to do, but even so I do like to ramble.

At one point I was quite self conscious about this but I have come to the conclusion that there's an equal number of people who like my frequent posts as don't. It comes down to the fact that it's my journal to do with as I please and I like posting.

So, this is an open invite to everyone on here. If the constant posts bother you please feel free to defriend me with no hard feelings. I won't be upset, even if we know each other outside of LJ.

All of my fics and icons are cross-posted to the relevant communities so if you're only here for those you needn't worry about missing out.

And I'd rather be defriended than filtered because at least then I know who is (or isn't) reading my journal

It's almost a New Year, peeps, so let's make this a fresh start and call it a day if necessary.

Comments

[tyffi.livejournal.com]

Okay, I'm saying it to you, face to face: you do post a lot. And, there are posts where I just sit there, asking myself "Why on earth does she needs to make a post about this?", but then again I tell myself that this is your journal and when you want to post about what you had for breakfast, or what you were doing in the bathroom, then go ahead. After all, no one's forcing me to read every single post you do. I can simply scroll down, or ignore it...

I wouldn't want to filter you, or even defriend you, since most of your posts are enjoyable, and I can live with the annoying ones.

*clings to you*

[hils.livejournal.com]

*hugs*

Thanks! I mean it's clearly something to think about as I don't often consider what I'm posting, I just post whatever pops into my head. Maybe I should start thinking about whether it's necessary or not. I dunno.

[moonlitrose9.livejournal.com]

I am very happy to keep you as a friend. I'll admit that I don't read every single one of your posts as they're not all about things that I share an interest in but and also because it's as much my right not to read everything as it is your right to post as much as you want.

I'm always blown away by how much you manage do anyway. Keep it up and happy new year. *hugs*

[hils.livejournal.com]

it's as much my right not to read everything as it is your right to post as much as you want.
A truer word was never said. *hugs*

Happy new year to you too!

[redeem147.livejournal.com]

As if.

I love your rambly posts. I just skip the Merlin ones :P

[hils.livejournal.com]

Hehe! You won't once you've seen it ;)

[otw1980.livejournal.com]

It's your journal that you pay for with your money - post what the hell you like!

If people don't want to read it then they don't have to. It's not like you're stood behind them with a gun forcing them while doing a joker style laugh and twitch.

[hils.livejournal.com]

Hehe! Now, there's an image!

Thanks! *hugs*

[lovinspike247.livejournal.com]

Eh, I have a scroll button and I know how to use it. This is your LJ, at the end of the day, and you have every right to post as often as you like.

[otw1980.livejournal.com]

You should make it into an icon!

[hils.livejournal.com]

Thank you!

[hils.livejournal.com]

What? Me as The Joker? LOL! I'd scare everyone away!

[danceswithgary]

Post away, darling! *smishes you*

[hils.livejournal.com]

*huggles*

[tariel22.livejournal.com]

Yeah, you post a lot. That's not exactly a secret. :) But that's just part of who you are, and I think you're awesome. *hugs* You put anything long behind a cut, and it's not like people can't just scroll on by if they want to. I say it's more important to be yourself than to worry about pleasing everyone, because you can never do that anyway.

Your posts have introduced me to many things I would never have found without you, as well as giving me a wonderful glimpse into your life. As long as you understand that I don't have time to comment on everything, and you don't hold that against me, we're all good. :) Keep in mind, too, that your journal is a snapshot of your life at this moment, each entry a memory you can revisit in the future when you're in the mood to reflect on your past. What might seem inane to someone else today might prove quite poignant or meaningful to you in the future. Only YOU can judge what has meaning and what doesn't in your own journal.

In the end, you just have to do what feels right in your heart, you know?

[rockgoddes.livejournal.com]

Sweetie, I have not one problem with how much you post; I am adult and can read whatever I want or not, as the case may be. I look at every single one of your posts - whether or not I continue on to read them is my choice.

But I ain't goin' anywhere.

[hils.livejournal.com]

*clings*

Thank you! That means a lot.

And of course I don't expect everyone to comment on every post I make. I'd rather get a lovely one like this once in a while than a meaningless one liner to ever post I make

I love you :)

[hils.livejournal.com]

Good to know! *hugs*

[tariel22.livejournal.com]

ILU, too. :)

[vichan.livejournal.com]

It comes down to the fact that it's my journal to do with as I please and I like posting.

Exactly.

[hils.livejournal.com]

Thanks!

[lexalicious70.livejournal.com]

It's simple, really . . . I just read the title of the post, and if it's something I don't fan/read/watch, I skip it and wait until the next one because I enjoy your personal posts.

I don't think it has to come to defriending or filtering. For heaven's sake, that's why you title your posts.

*HUGHARD*

I'm not going anywhere. I love your "inane ramblings!" Hee! You keep right on posting because you make me smile!

[drusplace.livejournal.com]

WTF?

I ADORE your posts! When I was working at the office sometimes I was ACHING for a new email, or someone to post something and I KNEW I could count on you!

I LOVE your travel and food pics.

I LOVE your icons (no secret there)

I LOVE YA BABE! Keep posting!

[chaymberlaine.livejournal.com]

I think it's awesome that you post exactly what you want, when you want. Don't ever change.
: )

I know I don't comment that often, but I do enjoy your posts, both fandom related and personal. They give your flist a glimpse of who you are, and you rock.

*hugs*

[tasabian.livejournal.com]

Your enthusiasm makes you a fun person, so post to your heart's delight! A couple more Merlin icon posts and maybe even I'll have come to accept that Bradley kid's sticky-outty ears...