>> things are looking worse for tumblr, so i might start being more active on here. hopefully tumblr won't die, but the things i'm hearing do not sound great <<

newcomers is posting about Tumblr news, plus tutorials for Tumblr refugees moving to Dreamwidth.

>> i've been looking a lot more into dreamwidth today. it seems like a really nice place, i love the extra visibility and filtering features! <<

Yay!

>> unfortunately it doesn't mean much if none of my friends are here ): <<

Agreed.

There are resources for telling other folks about Dreamwidth. Make sure you tell your friends which platform(s) you are moving to so they will know. Find your Tumblr friends here. Pass the word about that post so folks will know where to look for each other on Dreamwidth.