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The new commenting system on LJ sucks, I think we can all agree (and all the other prospective design changes seem to be speeding it down the path of no return). Knowing LJ, it's probably not going to change no matter how much anybody complains, and as this comm is heavily based on user comments, it's probably time to consider moving. Dreamwidth is the closest to LJ's old format and has a large fandom base, and seems the best alternative for now.

So -

[Poll #1804842]

Other thoughts?

(As a note, I'm completely willing to either stay or move. Updating the comm is easy enough for me either way.)

ETA - It's not only about subject lines. Others have written up potential problems better than I could:
http://lj-releases.livejournal.com/71858.html?thread=7005874#t7005874
http://lj-releases.livejournal.com/71858.html?thread=6261682#t6261682
ETA 4 - http://lj-releases.livejournal.com/71858.html?thread=7952050#t7952050

ETA 2 - For those worried about possibly needing to make DW accounts to comment, if a move happens: you don't need one! OpenID will let you comment as an LJ user (in the same way Facebook users can comment on LJ).

ETA 3 - For those worried about missing updates: I can crosspost to LJ to let you know a post is up, I don't mind that (it's like a minute of extra work, no problem) - if the DW move happens though, the comments would be over there.

ETA 5 - Apparently, this is what we're getting next year.

Comments

[(Anonymous)]

They said they were bringing up a new web server today to handle the influx of new users who are importing from their LJ accounts; I'm sure if a big portion of fandom permanently moved there, they'd do everything to handle it. After all, it would mean more money for them.

[wldcatsprstr-14.livejournal.com]

Oh, thank the Lord! It's taking me forever to import all of my stuff.

[(Anonymous)]

Yeah, everyone is trying to do it right now. I made an account but I'm going to wait for a few days to import.

[wldcatsprstr-14.livejournal.com]

I just added myself to the queue. I'm in no hurry and having a 'place in line,' as it were, isn't such a bad thing.