It is done.

[sistawendy]

After 16 years and over three thousand entries, I have deleted my LiveJournal. I didn't, however, delete comments that I made because really, even if Putin's goons object - and they theoretically could object to plenty of them - what are they gonna do? I thought maybe somebody might want the comments, especially if they migrate.

I still have (a few) mixed feelings about abandoning a service that has, in the past, been a platform for Russian dissidents. LJ's management has, however, acquiesced to Putin's demands for one reason or another. The possibility of ending up dissolved in acid is an all-too-real reason that they might have considered.

Upsides? All other things being equal, my "reading page" should load faster because it doesn't contain a bunch of inactive users.

LJ is dead, but the dream lives on at Dreamwidth. Let's queer this joint up!

Comments

[sholanda]

I don't understand what LJ has done. I believe you, I just don't know what the deal is. Do you mind giving a quick rundown? It has something to do with the new TOS, right?

[sistawendy]

The part of the TOS that I object to the most is the compliance with Russian law against "promoting homosexuality". This means that any blogger who mentions queer or trans stuff, which I do regularly, could face penalties.

And oh by the way, the legally binding version of the TOS is in Russian, which I can't read. Is that creepy enough for you? It was for me.

[ximinez]

In addition to what sistawendy said, this article was a good starting point for me https://www.themarysue.com/livejournal-russian-federation-tos/, and it has links to others.