The OD Survey

Stolen from Rebel who stole it from hoops. So, I guess technically I’m stealing it from hoops.

1) What does your online diary name mean, and why did you pick it? It doesn’t have a meaning…it just is what it is. It’s a lyric from a song I like.

2) When did you first get an online diary? Hm…let’s see, let me look…June 21, 2001…kazootalo I didn’t realize it’s been that long.

3) Why did you first start an online diary? Because I was bored.

4) How did you find OpenDiary.com? You know…I honestly don’t remember.

5) When writing an entry, do you believe you are writing for you or the reader? I write TO them but FOR me.

6) When writing an entry, are you completely honest? Naturally. Lies are too hard to keep track of.

7) Describe your writing setting: Hm…there’s a computer, work bin, form bin, work item bin, one of those paper weight note pad thingies, a speaker box, a monitor which we don’t use, personally I don’t want to see some of our customers close up, pen cup, business card holders, and I have colored bits of paper taped to my desk with all my transaction codes on them…there’s too many to remember…and a big freakin window right in front of me.

8) Is anyone that you know (in real life) allowed to read your diary? Yes.

9) Do you know anyone in real life with a diary, which you are allowed to read? Um, I’ve met some of the older ones…the ones who no longer have diaries on here anymore…but I wouldn’t really say that I know them, know them.

10) Has anyone found your diary that you really didn’t want to find it? Uhhh, not that I can think of…oh no wait, one of Tita’s friends…she didn’t really find it per se, my sister gave her the link…those of you who have been reading my diary for a while might remember…the girl I was referring to in the Bible thumping teeny boppers entry…but that was a long time ago.

11) Do you believe writing in your online diary is therapeutic? I do. It helps me vent my frustrations…and allows me to have access to other people’s views when they care to share them.

12. How many entries do you have? I don’t know let me check…702 including the one private…so really 701.

13) Do you have any entries that are private? I have one…the only reason I have it is because I wanted to save a link and I’ve been too lazy to save it to my favorites at home. My life is an open book man…papa smurf and treat your eyes ::giggles::

14) If you answered yes to that, (without getting too personal), why don’t you want people to see them? I don’t really care if anyone sees it…I just didn’t want it listed on my updated entries…I’m weird about stuff like that.

15) How many favorites do you have? Geez, let me check…15.

16) Do you know who your first favorite was? Uh, no…no I don’t.

17) Who on your faves list has been on it the longest? I think it may actually be a tie between G-man and Superman.

18) Which of your faves is most similar to you? Why? Without a doubt Rebel. She seems like the type of person I’m going to grow into. We share a lot of the same views. I think we have the same type of humor….and hey we both went to The Dump the same weekend. Great minds man! That’s all I have to say.

19) Which of your faves is most different from you? Why? Hmmm…that’s a toughie…it really is. I think all of them, aside from Rebel, all are a little similar to me, but different enough to peak my interest.

20) Your entire faves list has updated – whose entry do you go and read first? Second? Third? Fourth? And fifth? I read them in the order they’re listed on my list. I’m telling you I’m anal! Order…all I want is some order!!!!

21) Who is your newest fave? Hmmm…Alayna. I go through faves fairly quickly. I’ll put people on my list, get bored with them, take them off, hit random five thousand times, find one that’s interesting…and the cycle starts over.

22) If you could meet any of your favs in real life (and you knew for sure they weren’t an ax murderer), who would you pick and why? Meeting my favorites gets me in trouble…

23) Do you talk to your favs online? I don’t talk to people online that much anymore. I used to talk to a bunch of my favs all the time…I even used to talk to them on the phone and/or play online games with them. I just can’t see spending that much time in front of a computer at home when I spend all day in front of one at work.

24) Have you ever written an entry while too intoxicated? Back in my drinking days…probably.

25) Do you feel accepted by the diary community? Uh, I guess…I haven’t really thought about it. I’m not about seeking approval or acceptance…I could just be tolerated for all I know or care for that matter.

26) Have you secretly fell in love (or had a crush on) a diarist? Yes.

27) Have you ever read an entry that really moved you? Yes I have. G-man’s entries are one of a kind.

28) Has anyone written anything that made you cry? What was it about? Not that I can think of.

29) What are your favorite kinds of entries to read? I like humorous ones…or intelligent ones. Do you have any idea how many times I’ve hit the random key only to be completely disappointed. I’m tired of reading about fifteen year olds and high school dramas. I guess I’m getting old.

30) After writing an entry, how long do you wait to see if you have notes? Hmmm…I don’t know…sometimes I forget I’ve written one and it takes me until the next day to check. If I see certain people have updated while I’ve been writing, I’ll check theirs, leave a note, then check mine.

31) If you don’t have notes, do you feel let down? A little I guess. I used to get really upset about it. Now, I try not to sweat it…some of the stuff I write is boring…I know this, you know this, we all know this…so I stopped taking it personally.

32) How many notes do you usually get? Am I supposed to be keeping track??? Could be anywhere from 0-7…I don’t have a usually…

33) Did you know the more notes you leave, the more notes you get? That’s the rumor.

34) Do you delete mean or nasty notes? Not that I can recall.

35) Have you ever left a nasty note and not signed your name? No, I always sign hate notes. If you don’t have the balls to sign your name then don’t leave hate notes.

36) Have you ever left a note on a person’s diary, just to make them feel better? Yes, I’m all about making people feel better when they’re down…it’s the mother in me.

37) Do you keep a paper copy of your online diary? Um, no….but I download it onto my computer every so often…just in case the site freaks out…which it has been known to do.

38) Do you go back and reread your past entries? I’ve had that tendency…it’s bittersweet…sometimes I think ‘man I used to be so cool’ other times I think ‘God I was such a loser.’

39) What’s the most interesting thing you can think of about Opendiary? I just think it’s great that people have a place where they can just speak their minds without being judged. I mean sure you’ll sometimes get those notes, but for the most part everyone’s very accepting and open to hear your views. I also think it’s great that there’s so many people here. How often can you find a place where so many people can get together, speak up and actually be heard? It’s absolutely lovely! Thanks OD!!! We love you!