View source for Notable Dreamwidth Reading

{{Expand|text=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" [http://ma.gnolia.com/people/markpasc/tags/dreamwidth].

* [[Dreamwidth.org: FAQ]] -- The most frequently asked questions about the platform and service.
* [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://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.
* [[Dreamwidth changes from LJ]] -- Things the Dreamwidth project has already accomplished and will accomplish soon.
* [[Dreamwidth Timeline]] -- The history of Dreamwidth from conception, which requires constant updating!
* [[Why Dreamwidth]] -- Individuals writing about why they are looking forward to Dreamwidth

== Business ==

=== Dreamwidth Specific Reading ===

* [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.
* [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.
* [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 ===

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.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 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?

== Flair ==

* [[:Category: Dreamwidth Icons]] -- In case you wanted icons!
* [[Styles FAQ]] -- Frequently asked questions about styles on DW.

== 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 ===

* <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>
* <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>
* <ljlink href="http://azurelunatic.livejournal.com/6069932.html">Friending!</ljlink>
* [http://www.livejournalinc.com/LJ_Research_Report.pdf LiveJournal Users: Passionate, Prolific, and Private]

== People Talking About Dreamwidth ==

Coverage on Dreamwidth from other sources.

* [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

Commentary from users. 

* [http://dreamwidth-meta.dreamwidth.org/3750.html How to be a filthy seditious Dreamwidth supporter] <dwuser>foxfirefey</dwuser>

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