May 19, 2005
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Ladies and gentlemen,
Most annoying shit out there:
XANGA TRACKERS
I actually gave it a try for a week or so and as i first imagined it, it’s something i deeply regret. It’s far from trying to see if one has a “stalker”, cause most people really don’t and they’re just nosy about who really reads their page, but that still doesn’t classify a reader as a stalker. If i come across an interesting xanga, i wouldn’t just read the first 5 posts, i would actually go back to their previous logs and enjoy what the other person have to say. But my enjoyment only goes so far, until i know that that person has a tracker and i’m not so free to roam anywhere anymore. I know that my every move is now tracked and it interferes with my personal privacy without even letting me know first. If you ask me, that’s very unwelcoming and rude.
But what happen to me is that, i abused this power. Although i do assume that, that is just like how everybody else abuses it too. They check up on their friends or significant others, and see if they visited your page lately, and how many times they did. The results can either boost ones shallow and pathetic ego and inflate flattery, or it could shockingly dissapoint oneself and feel like they have been lied or shat on.(I like that word, shat). But I blame myself for all the insecurities.
For those who do have xanga trackers, i encourage you, if you are not already addicted to this sort of paranoia of knowing exactly who and when came by your page, please take it off for the privacy sakes of others. Because i know even when i had the tracker, i still didn’t like having others tracking me. I don’t think there’s anybody out there that appreciates that. For my loyal readers, I feel that i’ve taken something from you guys that I have no right to.
For the reasons above, this is why i’ve decided that i will take the xanga tracker off because it’s not beneficial to me or my readers in anyway. It is their right to come across my page either to leave a mark/comment or read some things, take some ideas with them, and leave without a trace. Remember, it’s your right. I want you to read my words, enjoy your stay as long as you want, feel welcomed, and all along make it an anonymous visit.
P.S Hi Vivan. (lil stars) I know we don’t talk, but i know you visit my page almost everyday and i’m grateful. Thanks for your wonderful stays and hope my words meant something to you. How’s Trudeau? Goodluck with your bf, Kirby. You guys are very sweet. : )
So xanga tracker… gone. Bye-bye.
Well now, feel free to do whatever the hell you want. Right-click, whatever, your choice.
Comments (9)
hey ellen, i just wanna let you know that i really enjoy your entries =) that one you recently wrote about going to coffee shops and talking to random ppl that come up to you was really nice. i wish i was that approachable =) i love your openmindedness! and you are for sure mentally older than you are physically. i always thought that about you, actually. you seem….20-22 years old!! hehe. oh and thanks for commenting and sharing about mcd’s. and i think i am starting to grow that layer of protective shield!
what song is this?
i like it, a lot.
i enjoyed your post…i also had the tracker for about a week but hated when i had to sign out to view anothers page more than once to not be considered stalker-ish…
fuck the tracker!
GOODNESS NO, nobody got tickets to see coldplay, but i think they’re coming back soon though.. of course it was no coldplay, but it was still a really really good show. it was my first time there!
i like this song – john mayer… i dig him! but yeah, i really appreciate this entry, although i am still one of those “annoying” people that have xtracker.. but i hardly check it. i know some people that watch their xtracker log like a hawk, and that’s just not me. it doesn’t really concern me all that much, but it’s good to check sometimes and see who does read up. but yeah, i’m glad you are being so considerate, because i do come to your xanga sometimes, and it’d be weird if my username is logged so many times, when i’m just reading your entries, and i do enjoy reading them!
anyway THANKS – i can finally drive, no more bussing for me! atleast irene’s not here, so we’re not fighting for the car thank goodness, there’ll be time in august for that.
anyway, i’ll leave it at this : )
Hate the xanga trackers too. Feels like this watching eye constantly poking at my paranoia.
Wow. Up until now, I’ve never even heard of Xanga Tracker…should I be scared? And thanks for the open invitation to read your thoughts and ideas, it’s always interesting to walk in someone else’s shoes =)
I am basicalyy free any day except saturday… so let me know what is good for you. And I am so there. I miss you <3
hi ellen I wanted to let you know Im having a gatehring at my house the 25th… if you’re interested in coming… come. seriously. I’d love to have you there =)
lol heyyy nelle haha, i havent been on xanga much but here i am lol and i juss read what you wrote! there are few people i kno on xanga, and u update a lot and your entries are interesting so i always come to read! trudeau is okay…today is prom. its prom for markville too, right? r u goin ? anyways, i just noticed i didnt subscribe to u yet haha so i will. anyways, ttyl.. i hope everythin is good with you. i hope your tonsils problem will be solved very soon! miss u. byeee.