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A caveat: this is almost certainly an imperfect metaphor. But while there is community on tumblr, it works differently than community on lj - more like building community in (an idealized version of) a coffee shop than (an idealized version of) a dinner party. And since community was at the top of so many lists, a bit of overview/context is likely useful before getting into the details.
( 1) Livejournal is a dinner party )
( 2-3) tumblr is a coffee shop )
( 4) Isn't everyone on tumblr super rude? Or: wank vs hate )
( 5-6) How/can you actually make friends on tumblr? )
Upcoming: how to set up and use tumblr, the content that's out there and how to find it, how to find blogs to follow, how different interactive tools are used, tumblr norms, how to create dialog, and reblogging as fandom participation. Also happy to take more questions!
( 1) Livejournal is a dinner party )
( 2-3) tumblr is a coffee shop )
( 4) Isn't everyone on tumblr super rude? Or: wank vs hate )
( 5-6) How/can you actually make friends on tumblr? )
Upcoming: how to set up and use tumblr, the content that's out there and how to find it, how to find blogs to follow, how different interactive tools are used, tumblr norms, how to create dialog, and reblogging as fandom participation. Also happy to take more questions!
