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FAQ - About LiveJournal

» What is LiveJournal?

LiveJournal is an online journal service with an emphasis on user interaction. A basic, fully-functional account is free, while Paid accounts receive access to premium features. Why not create an account today?

Last Updated:
March 29th, 2006 (jc)

» How did LiveJournal get started? Who runs it now?

LiveJournal.com, a web site and online community built around personal journals, was created by computer science major Brad Fitzpatrick in March 1999. Since then, it has grown into a user-supported, open-source service used worldwide. LiveJournal is owned by Six Apart and is based out of San Francisco.

Last Updated:
April 4th, 2006 (burr86)

» How can I help?

LiveJournal would not exist without its users. To support the site, you can purchase a Paid Account, make suggestions for improvement, and provide your input to occasional polls in [info]news or [info]feedback. There are also a number of areas in which volunteers can participate.

Last Updated:
April 8th, 2006 (burr86)

» How do I suggest new features or improvements for LiveJournal?

If you have an idea that you don't think has been thought of before, the proper forum for your suggestion is the Suggestions page. Before you post your idea, you should be sure that your idea hasn't been previously suggested. You can do this by reading the [info]suggestions community.

Last Updated:
March 29th, 2006 (jc)

» Which journals are officially sponsored by LiveJournal?

LiveJournal staff and volunteers use many official journals and communities to:
  • improve the site and help users
  • announce important events, features, and site changes
  • improve the site's documentation and text
Some of these communities have open membership so anyone can join and post entries. Others are personal journals or have closed membership so only staff or senior volunteers can join and post entries; you may still friend or watch them to comment on public entries.

Last Updated:
March 29th, 2006 (jc)

» What are LiveJournal's limitations on data?

LiveJournal has limits to reduce database load and increase account security. These limits affect the Calendar, Comments, Custom Friends Groups, entry display, Friends lists, input fields on the Edit Information page or elsewhere on the site, Interests, Moderated communities, Passwords, S2 Link Lists, Tags, To-do list items, Usernames, Userpics, Voice posts and transcriptions, and so on.

Last Updated:
March 29th, 2006 (jc)

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