Tumblr straight-up depresses me sometimes, because I feel like I'm just floating in this anonymous void... there's no way to have a real back-and-forth conversation in the way that LJ (or any forum for that matter) provides. I really miss the networking and community aspect of LJ. If there's anything remotely approaching the function of LJ communities on tumblr, I haven't found it yet.

Not a hopeful comment at all, just joining you in your grieving. :/