browngirl: we need replies back. every time one of my mutuals makes a post im forced to either just…
we need replies back. every time one of my mutuals makes a post im forced to either just like it (which seems lazy and might make them think i didnt actually read the post) or reblog and comment (which seems too public and might make them uncomfortable) or privately message them (which seems too private and might make them uncomfortable)
This is so true. Replies were a rich and nuanced communication channel between me and the people I follow. Besides the excellent points made by @browngirl, there’s also this: With replies, I had the full range of textual communication available to me (there was a character limit, but plenty of room to be expressive). So I could reply with things like:
- !
- ????
- omg
- squeeee!!
- *hugs*
- so sorry
- *sigh*
- yay!!!
…and so on. Now, though, I can only reply with one unvarying response: <3
It’s not the same. And @david is an asshat.
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Tags: the creepy dude I can't unfollow, who is also an asshat.
