I do think your beef is valid, but it's worth noting is that LJ aren't purging *idle* accounts, they are purging *never started* accounts.
That is, only accounts that have zero entries (other than the automatic welcome entry) *and* haven't been logged into for 2 years.
But, as I say, the issue is still valid because some people may have used LJ accounts purely for commenting (meaning that they will be purged despite possibly being highly active in the wider LJ/OpenID community).
Also, suspended accounts are getting purged as well, which is a whole different kettle of fish.
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That is, only accounts that have zero entries (other than the automatic welcome entry) *and* haven't been logged into for 2 years.
But, as I say, the issue is still valid because some people may have used LJ accounts purely for commenting (meaning that they will be purged despite possibly being highly active in the wider LJ/OpenID community).
Also, suspended accounts are getting purged as well, which is a whole different kettle of fish.