Dreamwidth Open Beta!

[keilexandra]

Dreamwidth is now officially in open beta. I have 5 4 3 2 invite codes to give out, so if anyone is still seeking one, comment here and ask nicely.

A Guide to Dreamwidth for LiveJournal Users

Ethos and Ideas

At this point, I am seriously considering a permanent move to Dreamwidth after it exits open beta (assuming that I can also import back here if disaster occurs?). Yay early adoption. I'm kind of nervous, actually, because usually I am not an early adopter--but DW is too promising to pass up. If/when I jump ship, I will cross-post to LJ with comments turned off. If you really hate logging into other sites, you can PM or email me if you're friended (and if you're not, sorry, I don't much care if you decide to withhold comments).

What makes DW different (for me)
* Separate flock and reading lists. Less fiddling with filters!
* Ad-free even when I'm not in Firefox with AdBlock Plus.
* A commitment to sustainable growth and development, as well as remaining ad-free to avoid undue financial pressure from advertisers.
* afuna ;)
* Not entirely sure about this one, but ability to read LJ-locked posts on my DW page? Yes/no? This would be really nifty; otherwise I will set up an LJ filter of friends I still want to read. I actually prefer the RSS style of blog-reading to the LJ one-page style, because of easy prioritization without forgetting about the lower-priority stuff; RSS means giving up flocked posts, though, and the personal aspect is why I'm still here.

Comments

[aliseadae]

I'd like an invite code, please.

[keilexandra]

The invite codes don't seem to be distributed yet, but I'll keep checking. What email do you wish linked to the account?

[aliseadae]

I'll send you a message on here with it.

[magicnoire.livejournal.com]

Not entirely sure about this one, but ability to read LJ-locked posts on my DW page? Yes/no?

I think they're still working on this one. It's one of the items that should be in place when they exit open beta and fully launch, if I understand correctly.

[keilexandra]

Cool. I'll probably be waiting until formal launch anyway, just because I'm paranoid about bugs. (Gmail beta really doesn't count.)

[dillspond.livejournal.com]

hi, you probably think this is completely weird but I found you on google while (desperately) trying to look for dreamwidth codes

so, I would ask if you would consider giving one to me?
if not, thanks anyway (:

[keilexandra]

Flist requests take priority, but if I have any left (which is possible, since about half my flist received a DW code in closed beta), sure.

Reply to this comment with your email address and then delete the comment.

[dillspond.livejournal.com]

thanks for the invite sweetie!
much love <333

[sarahbrand.livejournal.com]

May I have an invite code?

[keilexandra]

Sure! What email would you like attached to the account? PM me or comment+delete.

[afuna]

I am honored to be on that list :-O

(I'm here on LJ too! Kinda!)

Also, re: the last point, currently not possible but definitely planned.