I'm convinced that any internet-based company that works with the public should err on the side of free speech and transparency wherever possible. LJ has failed on both counts several times now. From a business perspective, they need to hope this blows over, since those who use social media on a regular basis typically gravitate toward sites that allow them more freedom of expression, not less.
LJ's about to shoot themselves in the foot, and while it's sad that they can't see that, I'm even more baffled by their reasoning. It doesn't make any sense.
BTW, I actually do quickly skim through every link, but that's only because I want to make sure I can label a link SFW or NSFW for the benefit of my readers. Folks on my flist work for a wide variety of companies and a few work for government agencies. The last thing I want to do is get someone fired because I linked to naked bits and didn't say so. That's not to say I haven't screwed up before. Rotating ads can surprise me. :)
I don't read everything I post, though. It would be impossible!! Half the time I only read an article thoroughly after someone posts a comment -- so I can answer coherently. :-)
Re: your ranking, you've been very, very widely linked thanks to your diligence and posts on Strikethrough I and II. I've seen links to your posts all over LJ, and even on a few news articles. So don't be surprised if your rank has gone through the roof lately. :)
I'd never bothered to check mine since I claimed my blog over there a couple of years ago. Checked it this afternoon and it's a little over 118,000 with an authority of 50. Only problem is... I have no idea what that means! Technorati's site doesn't explain what the numbers mean very well. Ah well. :D
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I'm convinced that any internet-based company that works with the public should err on the side of free speech and transparency wherever possible. LJ has failed on both counts several times now. From a business perspective, they need to hope this blows over, since those who use social media on a regular basis typically gravitate toward sites that allow them more freedom of expression, not less.
LJ's about to shoot themselves in the foot, and while it's sad that they can't see that, I'm even more baffled by their reasoning. It doesn't make any sense.
BTW, I actually do quickly skim through every link, but that's only because I want to make sure I can label a link SFW or NSFW for the benefit of my readers. Folks on my flist work for a wide variety of companies and a few work for government agencies. The last thing I want to do is get someone fired because I linked to naked bits and didn't say so. That's not to say I haven't screwed up before. Rotating ads can surprise me. :)
I don't read everything I post, though. It would be impossible!! Half the time I only read an article thoroughly after someone posts a comment -- so I can answer coherently. :-)
Re: your ranking, you've been very, very widely linked thanks to your diligence and posts on Strikethrough I and II. I've seen links to your posts all over LJ, and even on a few news articles. So don't be surprised if your rank has gone through the roof lately. :)
I'd never bothered to check mine since I claimed my blog over there a couple of years ago. Checked it this afternoon and it's a little over 118,000 with an authority of 50. Only problem is... I have no idea what that means! Technorati's site doesn't explain what the numbers mean very well. Ah well. :D