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Roxy - 2004-08-29 08:52:30
I think the point of a 'diary' as Justin and most others think of it.. as 'private' is only private from the very important/close people in our lives. An online diary isn't necessarily read by those people who.. traditionally.. a diary is hiding thoughts from. It lets uninvolved yet curious and interested (voyeuristically so maybe) follow what is going on. And, it's not really a diary, though Andrew calls it that. It's more of a journal. It records daily life/activities/gripes. I think they don't understand it, and so don't like it. Who knows. That's just me.
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Mo - 2004-08-29 10:09:20
I wouldn't speak for anyone else, but I keep an online diary for two reasons -- my sanity and keeping people who know me up-to-date with what's going on with me without having to send out a bunch of emails. I wish I'd started sooner because I find it really helps me sort things out. I don't mind the public aspect of it -- if I did, I suppose I would lock it down with a password -- because I've had some great support and insight from people I've never laid eyes on. As a writer, I also find it lets me get a sense of what people respond to. Nice practice.
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Fae - 2004-08-31 14:04:08
I agree: these sort of things are definitely more akin to semi-public, interactive journals. With my friends scattered across the country, it's an excellent way for us to keep abreast of what's going on in each other's lives in between cell phone minutes.. I am narcissistic enough to enjoy chronicling my life, and have so many crazy stories to share. I know a lot of people try to put on guises when they write, especially online, but I try to distill my words down to my bones. I've also met quite a few stellar folks through journalling, which certainly sweetens the deal.
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