When it comes to journals, and how many people I watch, whenever I get on DA, about 90% of my messages are journals. I don't read them unless you're a very select group of people who I talk with. If I don't really care about how your life is going or if your commissions are open, why should I read your journal?
I solved this problem. I went through and unchecked like.. 95% of the journals I'm watching, and boy, does it feel good.
If whatever you're saying involves me, or is so important that I must know, then note me. Simple, easy, and it's direct. I'm not a social person. Chances are, I'll just be embarrassed if you mention me in a journal