Private entries let you have the processing benefits of writing out your thoughts, even when they aren't appropriate for public consumption.
I understand what they're for - I just don't think that they make much sense in this context for myself, anyway, and I'm sure other people feel the same way. I don't think that someone should have to hide their internal thoughts if they don't want to, and I think that people should realize that not everyone uses a Livejournal the same way they themselves might.
I do see people suggesting that shared words have consequences that should be considered, and that one way to reduce some of these consequences is to not share words that will hurt others
So, basically, the option for someone who doesn't want to make private entries is to just bottle things up? If someone wants to say something in their journal, they should go right ahead and do it, and others should lighten up a little and let that person vent how they want to.
Another option, with would reduce but not eliminate the consequences is to use a disclaimer, something like "This is only what I feel in the moment, because I"m depressed/upset, but I'll get over it soon."
I don't think someone should have to use disclaimers in their own journal - or anywhere, for that matter. Doesn't anyone ever give the benefit of the doubt anymore?
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Date: 2003-03-05 02:31 pm (UTC)I understand what they're for - I just don't think that they make much sense in this context for myself, anyway, and I'm sure other people feel the same way. I don't think that someone should have to hide their internal thoughts if they don't want to, and I think that people should realize that not everyone uses a Livejournal the same way they themselves might.
I do see people suggesting that shared words have consequences that should be considered, and that one way to reduce some of these consequences is to not share words that will hurt others
So, basically, the option for someone who doesn't want to make private entries is to just bottle things up? If someone wants to say something in their journal, they should go right ahead and do it, and others should lighten up a little and let that person vent how they want to.
Another option, with would reduce but not eliminate the consequences is to use a disclaimer, something like "This is only what I feel in the moment, because I"m depressed/upset, but I'll get over it soon."
I don't think someone should have to use disclaimers in their own journal - or anywhere, for that matter. Doesn't anyone ever give the benefit of the doubt anymore?