Hey Paul, here are answers to your questions (e:news,874) I wish you well on your thesis...

People:
1. How did you find out about/why did you become of estrip?

A coworker told me about it and I was curious...

2. How "out" are you about having a publicly accessible online journal. Do your friends know? Does your family know? Do your co-workers know? Does your boss know? Do you use your real name? Do you use your real photo?

I'm too private to tell anyone about an online journal.

3. How many epeeps have you met real life?

One, I knew him before I signed on though...

4. How has estrip changed the way that you meet people, on and/or off line?

N/A

5. How has estrip affected you love life?

N/A

6. How many of your friends have joined estrip because of your influence?

None

7. Are you from Buffalo/do you live in Buffalo?

Yes/yes

Equipment:
1. What type of hardware or software purchases have you made as a result of using estrip?

None

2. Have you used the mobile version of estrip? Why or why not?

No, no mobile unit.

Lifestyle:
1. In what way has estrip changed your Internet surfings habits? Describe the amount of time you spend on estrip, when you use it and about how long?

I check in from time to time, maybe 2 times/week.

1a. How many journals do you usually read per day?

2-3 times each time I visit.

2. In what ways has estrip changed the way you perceive your local community?

It made me realize there was a crop of fresh, young Buffalonians.

3. How has journaling about your life affected the way you spend your free time?

I can't journal in public.

4. Has estrip changed your living situation in any way?

Nope.

5. Do you find that you mediate/document more of your experiences now that you share them with others?

N/A

6. Has publishing on estrip affected the way that write?

N/A

7. Do you have other online journals? If so, with what service and has estrip affected your usage of that journal?

Nope.

8. Have you ever gotten in trouble for using estrip at work?

N/A

9. If you have stopped using estrip, why?

I'm too private to spill my guts to people I don't know.

P.S. it's a great site, just not for me to contribute to.