November 9, 2009
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What Xanga Means to Me…
The ever lovely Seedsower put up a post about what Xanga means to her and tagged many of us to post on what Xanga means to us.
This really couldn’t have come at a better time for me. Last week, I had the idea for the whole International Xanga Friend Day. I thought it would be kind of a fun thing to do and really didn’t expect that it would take off the way that it did. It did take off though. I had many, many people putting up the names of their friends. Some friends thought their friends just needed some love. Some friends thought their friends could use some extra traffic. Some friends knew their friends were having a rough time of it and could use some kind words, thoughts, or prayers. All I was doing was giving out kind words and comments and while I’m a big believer in that every little bit counts, I really didn’t think that either of those items would be in such high demand. That’s one thing that I love about being here. There are so many wonderful people here who are willing to do things for others, even if it’s just a small thing. I like that I’m not alone in believing that I am not alone in believing that the little things in life can actually account for a lot. There’s a sense of community about this place that I haven’t seen duplicated in any other blogosphere.
I have met some really fantastic people here and I would list them all but that would take up so much room. Hopefully through the words that I’ve written in the past to them or about them, they are already very much aware of who they are. I’ve even had the opportunity to meet several Xangans in real life through two Xanga meets (DC people: when are we doing that again?) and they were all pretty amazing.
Writing has always been cathartic for me. I feel like I communicate better through writing than speaking. I think there is a lot of like-minded individuals on that matter that find themselves on Xanga. It’s pretty cool in that respect.
I’ve been on Xanga in various incarnations since 2002 and I can’t see myself leaving. This place is too good to let go of.
Comments (24)
yeah, Xanga is the bestest : )
Dear Meg,
Since 2002! You’ve got me beat by two years. I was still hand coding my date stamps on Allthingsmike back in 2002! I do know Xanga was established in 2000. It must have been really neat to have been a member that long ago, when I bet there were so few people blogging that everyone knew everyone!
I might do this “challenge” next. An FG challenge once was to write about your favorite Xangan, and I chose to write about them all, with “This Blog’s For You.” I really commend you for your International Friend Day. I think your entry was top of Top Blogs for two days running. I certainly hope the people mentioned in your freind day blog were appreciative of your efforts, and the efforts of those who nominated them. I know I was.
Michael F. Nyiri, poet, philosopher, fool
Xanga is a amazing!
Yay, Xanga!
@baldmike2004 - It amazes me how long I’ve been here. I was a junior in high school when I started blogging.
@PeriwinkleAdonis - Thanks for the recommend!
So glad that you did this,the community that is here is incredible,as are you.
cathartic, indeed. same for me.
Yes, we really should set up the next DC meet. Maybe we could hold it in Maryland this time, somewhere close to the DC/VA border?
@MooncatBlue - I agree. Xanga is most definitely the best.
Though my traffic is far from the more popular xanga peeps, it does have a home on the web kind of feel that is hard to abandon.
“…I can’t see myself leaving. This place is too good to let go of.”
So do I.
That International Xanga Friend day was inspiring. It’s amazing how many people enjoy being on here but get drowned out by the naysayers. Xanga IS a great place to be.
Double amen to that. The community on Xanga is a valuable one.
yeah, cannot but agree to you, we are the best
@seedsower - *blush*
@Roadlesstaken - My vote is for Rockville
Maybe in January we could set up something?
@sir_spamalot - @AnamcharaConcepts - @MooncatBlue - @WakeUpLaughing - @christao408 - @Sabina_Smith - Truly!
@TheCheshireGrins - Sounds good, perhaps before school starts back up again?
this is sooo true…I have met amazing friends in xanga…been to California three times and visited some, as well as in Atlanta and Chicago where my xanga soul sister lives….I can’t tell you the support I feel on here…great post!!!
Agreed. Xanga is the best.
Amen.
You are right. The little things do matter! I wish I could write more. –BTB
@Roadlesstaken - For sure. A January meet sounds good!
@buildthebridge - I wish you would write more as well!
You are one of the best Xanga finds out there. Your posts are good for me.
@BigToePeople - *blush* Thank you very much for saying that! I can say the exact same thing about you
@TheCheshireGrins - Gosh [blushing too] thanks