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Last post before I pass out.... First, Those LJ Alternatives![[profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png) bubble_blunder totally called this one. For my money the best of the alternatives. LJ interface on this one is exactly like LJ, minus the the touches SixApart additions. If you were on LJ before the SixApart bought LJ, you'll find IJ very, very homey. Of all the options presented here, this one might be the best one to migrate to. What it lacks is critical mass. For a full list of what's available, go here.
Pros:- Smooth running site
- Clean LJ interface
- Easily customizable (S2 is supported)
- Ability to PM someone
- It's not "communities," it's "asylums," damn it!
- We're all patients now
- Exhaustive FAQ that's easy to find
- Ability to upgrade via a paid account ($20 per year or $10 for 6 months)
- Permanent accounts are always available for purchase for $40 (yes, $30)
- Active ownership
- Syndication feeds
Cons:- Critical mass? What critical mass?
- Free accounts are very limited: only 100 friends and 100 user pics allowed, tweaking of some basic designs allowed, ads (Firefox kills the ads, btw)
- Paid accounts are significantly enhanced: 800 friends, 250 user pics, fully customizable, no ads, text messaging to journal allowed, polls
GreatestJournal(Personal account at liz_marcs) I've had this account for about two years and haven't done much with it. I've backed up some stuff, but as usual kind of lost steam early on. Early sentiment seems to favor GJ as the alternative for fandom because it's somewhat familiar. Also, right now the site seems to be running a little bit on the clunky side.
Pros: - All accounts are free
- There are ads, but they are kept off journal pages
- 2,000 user pics
- 1G photo hosting
- Voice posting
- Ability to post "testimonials" on friends' and community user info pages
- Ability to PM someone
Cons:- Uses an older version of the LJ software
- Can be kind of creaky at times (Let's just say that the site seems to be on a slowdown right now)
- User support is somewhat spotty because it's all-volunteer
- The FAQ is a bit iffy
- No way to upgrade your services through supporting memberships or paid accounts
JournalFen(Personal account scaryfairy) This site is run by fans for fans. I've had this account for awhile, mostly so I could comment on the fannish communities there. My own journal is empty. This one uses an older version of the LJ interface like GreatestJournal and the fact that it's overwhelmingly dedicated to fannish pursuits puts it slightly above GJ.Pros:- It's a site run for fans by fans
- Three levels of accounts: free, paid, and premium
- Paid accounts available for $25 a year and include: 500 user pics, 2500 friends, text messaging, polls, and customizable styles
- Premium accounts available for $36 a year and include: 1,000 user pics, unlimited friends, text messaging, polls, and customizable styles
- Active ownership
- Very active membership
Neutral:- Only people over 18 are allowed to have an account. Fans who engage in more adult fannish activities might like this fact. Under 18 fans aren't going to be happy.
- Much as I love JF, it can get a little wanky over there.
Cons:- If you don't pony up the cash right away, someone with a paid account will have to invite you. Before you ask, no, I don't have a paid account. I got in just before JF made it hard to get a free account.
- Getting a free account is like winning the lottery. JF will occasionally open the floodgates and allow for free sign-ups, but that happens about as often as a lunar eclipse.
- JF servers have been a little cranky as of late as membership and commenting on the site have exploded.
- Can't find out if there are Syndication feeds
- The FAQ is...not helpful
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