Rival sites are complicated and “too noisy” with all the extras that are turned on by default – most of which I didn’t like and wouldn’t use anyway – but you still have to wade through mounds of whipped cream to reach the real stuff. I hate that. All fluff and no substance. I Xanga because I write – not just post pictures and songs and bulletins that say “Look at me! Notice me! Friend me! Comment on me! Tell me how cute and smart and funny and adorable I am! Let’s trade pictures and shallow, insincere compliments!“
On Xanga I can post thoughts, dreams, plans, chronicles, and of course, I can opine endlessly and even enjoy a good argument with my Xanga friends who disagree.
Xanga is my first love. I’m glad I came back home and that Xanga forgave me for wandering and welcomed me back as warmly the second time as the first.
-Robin (RiverCritter on Xanga)