Things that suck

[sciencegeek]

1. Fandom fracturing. I am not angry or upset with the people that feel like they have to leave, and I understand why they feel like they must. But, I must admit that it is hard to watch fandom fracture - some to GJ, some to IJ and some staying at LJ for the time being. I only hope that a fandom friendly place is found with clear ToS. Or, at least staff that is willing to clarify any questions with the ToS.



2. Having to reupload 100 or so icons to various journaling sites. Am I missing something or do I actually have to do them one at a time?



3. This whole LJ thing.
   
   
4. Vacuum cleaners

Ok in I don't want to say 'more serious' but in other news, I sort of take issue with coffeechica's comments on pro-ana communities here. I pretty much suffered an eating disorder when I was 15/16, and I seriously doubt that a pro-ana community would have done me much good at the time. Pro ana comms are not about helping each other heal, they are about promoting eating disorders. Being in a pro-ana comm would not help me recover, and would likely do more harm than good, since I was apparently pretty damn good without the input from any community or the internet. I say 'pretty much' because I was never diagnosed with one, but looking back, there was a point where I was eating very little and exercising quite a lot. I blacked out if I turned too quickly or stood up too fast, got dizzy, and my period was fucked up. I went from about 110 lbs down to about 95 lbs. I didn't do it because I thought I was fat - I knew I was thin, but it was about being thinner. I knew it wasn't healthy but I did it anyway. (Not so) long story short, basically after I realised it was affecting my participation in sports, and knowing that, if I wanted to, I could lose the weight again, I started eating again. Now I'm a more healthy 135 lbs, but I still have times when I don't eat, but try to justify it with the fact I'm not nearly as active as I was, so therefore it's ok. And it's so not. I still have times when I think "If I just do this for x weeks, I can get down to y weight" and that's not ok either. Young girls (and boys) don't really need tips on how to be anorexic or bulemic. Your body is going through enough at that stage, without adding starvation into the mix. What they need to see is that starving themselves isn't a healthy way to lose weight. Ten years later they still don't need part of their head saying "if you just don't eat, you can lose this weight". I without a doubt think that if girls and boys want to be anorexic, they will be, but I really think that pro-ana comms just help them along and enable them, not help them.

Comments

I'll be candid.

[tenninch.livejournal.com]

I have to admit, I wasn't exactly on board with the latest complaints about LJ but that comment about pro-ana communities rubbed me the wrong way in the most horrifying manner. It makes sense now. The LJ staff must have no idea how to separate what is harmful from what is NOT.

Also, I've told you before: I'm really happy that you've managed to get your weight back up to a healthy number. I love you, and I think you are an awesome person. I'm not really sure what the appropriate response to this post should be, but er, yeah. I've done the "if I do x I can have a little less tummy" but I'm happy with my weight and always have been. I realize that is a great privilege that I've enjoyed.

[skuf.livejournal.com]

I hate LJ/6A for causing this, as much as I hate them for being such complete fucktards when it comes to PR and customer communications.

[sciencegeek.livejournal.com]

It sucks. Though, I did report one comm, and we shall see what comes of it. Mostly it was to see what their response would be, and if anything would be done. Because seriously, even if they don't post tips all the time, pro-eating disorder comms are still destructive.