If that change goes live as is without allowing opt-out or customisation, I will not be reading anyone on LJ and of course will have to either move my comms or hand them over to someone else who's staying. This utter crap is a deal-breaker, and I have a permanent account; pity I can't get a refund.

Seriously, are they trying to get rid of all their members? That's a very strange business strategy.