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== Basics ==
 
== Basics ==
  
In short, Dreamwidth is best described as "a bunch of ex-LJ staffers rebooting LJ from the inside" [http://ma.gnolia.com/people/markpasc/tags/dreamwidth].
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In short, Dreamwidth is best described as "a bunch of ex-LJ staffers rebooting LJ from the outside" [http://ma.gnolia.com/people/markpasc/tags/dreamwidth].
  
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* [[Dreamwidth.org: FAQ]] -- The most frequently asked questions about the platform and service.
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* [http://dw-biz.dreamwidth.org/332.html Dreamwidth.org: Business FAQs] -- The most frequently asked questions about the business philosophy and operations of Dreamwidth.
 
* [http://synecdochic.livejournal.com/226141.html Announcing Dreamwidth Studios. Coming Summer 2008.] -- The announcement of DW's conception.
 
* [http://synecdochic.livejournal.com/226141.html Announcing Dreamwidth Studios. Coming Summer 2008.] -- The announcement of DW's conception.
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* [http://www.dreamwidth.org/ Dreamwidth.org] -- The site itself, now running the actual site code. Links to the Privacy Policy, Terms of Service, Guiding Principles, and Diversity Statement are in the footer.
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* [[Dreamwidth changes from LJ]] -- Things the Dreamwidth project has already accomplished and will accomplish soon.
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* [[Dreamwidth Timeline]] -- The history of Dreamwidth from conception, which requires constant updating!
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* [[Why Dreamwidth]] -- Individuals writing about why they are looking forward to Dreamwidth
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* [http://xb95.dreamwidth.org/705190.html three weeks: history with Denise] -- <dwuser>mark</dwuser> reminisces about how he got to know Denise and the history that led up to the creation of Dreamwidth.
  
 
== Business ==
 
== Business ==
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=== Dreamwidth Specific Reading ===
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* [http://synecdochic.livejournal.com/304699.html (really, i'm just noodling around here)] -- Essay about what <b>kind</b> of business <ljuser>synecdochic</ljuser> wants Dreamwidth to be.
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* [http://lists.dwscoalition.org/pipermail/dw-discuss/2008-June/000025.html Keeping the lights on: can we afford to run this service?] -- by <dwuser>mark</dwuser> -- An overview of the possible costs involved for hosting DW in its different stages.  Note: this doesn't necessarily connect with what the DW is currently deciding to do.
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* [http://lists.dwscoalition.org/pipermail/dw-discuss/2008-August/000514.html Paid account design (was: RP use cases and styles)] -- by <ljuser>synecdochic</ljuser> -- Goes into the details about what considerations there are when designing the features of paid accounts, as well as why a la carte purchases can be counterproductive.
  
 
=== General Reading ===
 
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These are general articles about factors involved in running an internet business.
 
These are general articles about factors involved in running an internet business.
  
* <b>Why Monetizing Social Media Through Advertising Is Doomed To Failure</b>: [http://synecdochic.livejournal.com/238398.html Part 1], [http://synecdochic.livejournal.com/238818.html Part 2], [http://synecdochic.livejournal.com/238999.html Part 3] -- This expansive essay details the difficulties and issues surrounding monetizing social media through advertising.
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* <b>Why Monetizing Social Media Through Advertising Is Doomed To Failure</b>: [http://synecdochic.dreamwidth.org/234496.html Part 1], [http://synecdochic.dreamwidth.org/234845.html Part 2], [http://synecdochic.dreamwidth.org/235204.html Part 3] -- This expansive essay by <dwuser>synecdochic</dwuser> details the difficulties and issues surrounding monetizing social media through advertising.
* [http://synecdochic.livejournal.com/242121.html Internet business numbers for the layperson] -- What does all the money needed for an internet business go to?
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* [http://synecdochic.livejournal.com/242121.html Internet business numbers for the layperson] -- What does all the money needed for an internet business go to? By <dwuser>synecdochic</dwuser>
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* [http://denise.dreamwidth.org/57248.html Technical debt and the making of payments on it] by <dwuser>denise</dwuser>: why we can't have (all the) nice things (right now)
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* [http://jennyst.dreamwidth.org/5489.html Incident Management] by <dwuser>jennyst</dwuser>: managing code deploys so no one gets hurt
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* [http://xb95.dreamwidth.org/744174.html on the care and feeding of volunteers] by <dwuser>mark</dwuser>: We are all human beings, and we all deserve to be treated with respect.
  
=== Dreamwidth Specific Reading ===
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== Flair ==
  
* [http://synecdochic.livejournal.com/304699.html (really, i'm just noodling around here)] -- Essay about what <b>kind</b> of business <ljuser>synecdochic</ljuser> wants Dreamwidth to be.
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* [[:Category: Dreamwidth Icons]] -- In case you wanted icons!
* [http://lists.dwscoalition.org/pipermail/dw-discuss/2008-June/000025.html Keeping the lights on: can we afford to run this service?] -- by <ljuser>xb95</ljuser> -- An overview of the possible costs involved for hosting DW in its different stages.  Note: this doesn't necessarily connect with what the DW is currently deciding to do.
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* [[Styles FAQ]] -- Frequently asked questions about styles on DW.
* [http://lists.dwscoalition.org/pipermail/dw-discuss/2008-August/000514.html Paid account design (was: RP use cases and styles)] -- by <ljuser>xb95</ljuser> -- Goes into the details about what considerations there are when designing the features of paid accounts, as well as why a la carte purchases can be counterproductive.
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== Enlightening LiveJournal Meta ==
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Sometimes in order to get a good idea of where we might be going, it's a good idea to see where we have been.
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=== LiveJournal Culture ===
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* <ljlink href="http://azurelunatic.livejournal.com/6177092.html">Turn off the radio; turn off the lights: Being a few words of advice to anyone stepping in to a LiveJournal management position.</ljlink>
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* <ljlink href="http://azurelunatic.livejournal.com/5923155.html">Signs you might not be from LJ originally (some of LJ's rules, both social and not-so-social)</ljlink>
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* <ljlink href="http://azurelunatic.livejournal.com/6069932.html">Friending!</ljlink>
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* [http://www.livejournalinc.com/LJ_Research_Report.pdf LiveJournal Users: Passionate, Prolific, and Private]
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== People Talking About Dreamwidth ==
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Coverage on Dreamwidth from other sources.
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* [http://infotrope.net/blog/2009/03/25/ada-lovelace-day-two-ground-breaking-open-source-projects/ Ada Lovelace Day: Two ground-breaking open source projects] -- talks about women in open source
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Commentary from users.
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* [http://dreamwidth-meta.dreamwidth.org/3750.html How to be a filthy seditious Dreamwidth supporter] <dwuser>foxfirefey</dwuser>
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* [http://jenett.dreamwidth.org/1277338.html Why Dreamwidth?] <dwuser>jenett</dwuser>
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* [http://stepps.dreamwidth.org/323637.html What to do with Dreamwidth: a list of tutorials and information] <dwuser>stepps</dwuser>
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* [http://liv.dreamwidth.org/40396.html Top ten popular misconceptions about Dreamwidth] <dwuser>liv</dwuser>
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* [http://spatz.dreamwidth.org/63836.html Hello, Dreamwidth] <dwuser>spatz</dwuser>
  
 
[[Category: Dreamwidth.org]]
 
[[Category: Dreamwidth.org]]

Latest revision as of 05:43, 27 September 2013

Expand: This page should link to the most important readings regarding Dreamwidth. Someone should be able to link here and assume the person being linked to can get a good understanding of the project. This can be on wiki or off wiki.

Basics

In short, Dreamwidth is best described as "a bunch of ex-LJ staffers rebooting LJ from the outside" [1].

Business

Dreamwidth Specific Reading

General Reading

These are general articles about factors involved in running an internet business.

Flair

Enlightening LiveJournal Meta

Sometimes in order to get a good idea of where we might be going, it's a good idea to see where we have been.

LiveJournal Culture

People Talking About Dreamwidth

Coverage on Dreamwidth from other sources.

Commentary from users.