Okay

[mousme]

I just mercilessly slashed about one-third of my friends' list.

Before anyone gets cold sweats and runs off to check if they're on that list, let me hasten to assure you that it doesn't mean that I don't love you anymore.

Okay, that being said, here's why I did it.

1- I'm simply not going to have the kind of time that I did before to read LiveJournal last year. I'm not going to be online all day long and thus won't be able to compulsively check my friends' page every five minutes.

2- This is, partly, a sanity-saving measure for me. I need to get away from my computer screen and my little online world a bit more. I've been letting it consume me, and that's not good.

I will also be reading some of the journals I've "unfriended" periodically, just to keep up with the news. If momentous things happen, post comments in my journal or email me and point me in the direction of the posts with the momentous news.

I just can't keep up with a list that's 100+ strong, nor is it healthy for me to do so any longer.

I hope you understand.

****group hug****

Comments

[djs-specs.livejournal.com]

*steels herself and goes to look*

Phew... I haven't offended you enough to ditch me yet - go me ;)

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[mina-laury.livejournal.com]

If you're going to mercilessly slash me can it be with Orlando Bloom please? ;)

[avren.livejournal.com]

Glad we'll still be getting the chance to know each other better.

LJ addiction can be a harsh taskmistress. ::hugs::

-Sandra

Bravo

[ipanicked.livejournal.com]

I am glad you have made this decision.

[prolixfootle.livejournal.com]

(*thumbs up*)

[readykatego.livejournal.com]

*hugs you back*

That being said, am v. glad I'm still on your list.

[maida-mac.livejournal.com]

Congratulations on making a decision that will help you manage your life better. Good luck with everything!

[vureoelt.livejournal.com]

A wise decision. It's sometimes easy to get lulled and lured in. I think this is a good idea.

That said, I'm glad you kept me. ;) Of course, I can't say I'm surprised, I don't post that often so I imagine I don't really contribute to the crazy pace of your friends list. ;)

FYI

[lightcastle.livejournal.com]

Not that you need to do this, but the approach I took is to filter my friends list. This way there are people I want to read all the time on my default view, and the others are easily re-accessible if I need to check in on them occasionally.

Re: FYI

[mousme.livejournal.com]

Oh, I did that for a while, especially when I had my LJ "friends-only," but I'm trying to simplify my life now. That includes dumping a whole bunch of filters. It's just simpler to bookmark a few than to constantly remember to use filters.

But thanks for the heads-up. It's appreciated. :)

Re: FYI

[lightcastle.livejournal.com]

Cool. I just discovered this, and so am trying to share it with everyone. :)