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Would we like a feature to request that an original poster, asking for recommendations, follow up with a comment about what they did, or if some place, restaurant, or service was recommended whether it worked out and why or why not? [more inside]
posted by TimHare to Feature Requests at 11:12 AM - 31 comments

What is your opinion about FPPs about recipes? Is a single-link FPP where the single link is a recipe too thin? (Discussion of the same question in February 2013.) Does the much-lamented rise of the "recipe" that's actually a 1,000-2,000 word essay wrapped around a recipe change the calculus for you? [more inside]
posted by cupcakeninja to Etiquette/Policy at 8:25 AM - 61 comments

There's been practically no activity on the IRL MetaFilter page lately. There was a time when it was full of events. This post is to encourage you to create more IRL events and go to them. You'll meet new people, see old friends and make new friends. You'll get to match user names with real names and faces. (To get local IRL alerts, in your MeFi user profile set you location and in preferences make sure "Receive IRL alerts? " is checked) [more inside]
posted by ShooBoo to MetaFilter-Related at 11:47 AM - 52 comments

Mefi Global BIPOC Advisory Board Meeting 21 Minutes on Oct 24, 2023, 7AM PST - 8:30 AM (PST) 90 mins. [more inside]
posted by travelingthyme (staff) to MetaFilter-Related at 8:59 AM - 0 comments [closed]

Hi there, MetaFilter!

Welcome to your second Site Update of the year! You can find the last Site Update here.

Reminder: I will be the only mod actively monitoring this thread so please be patient. I’ll reply to your feedback and questions at least twice a week. I’m looking forward to your feedback and questions! [more inside]
posted by loup (staff) to MetaFilter-Related at 10:23 AM - 23 comments

Mefi Global BIPOC Advisory BoardMeeting 19 Minutes Aug 22, 2023 7AM PST - 9:00 AM (PST) 120 mins. [more inside]
posted by travelingthyme (staff) to MetaFilter-Related at 10:04 AM - 0 comments [closed]

Mefi Global BIPOC Advisory Board Meeting 20 Minutes on Sep 26, 2023, 7AM PST - 9:00 AM (PST) 120 mins. [more inside]
posted by travelingthyme (staff) to MetaFilter-Related at 10:04 AM - 0 comments [closed]

The board forming the nonprofit for Metafilter met Feb. 1. [more inside]
posted by NotLost to MetaFilter-Related at 8:57 AM - 20 comments

I'm looking for a MeFi post about people setting up a co-op in San Francisco. The core people involved treated it as a startup, almost, and a few others would cycle in and out of the house. There was an interview process to join the co-op. I just can't seem to find it; thanks for any pointers.
posted by They sucked his brains out! to MetaFilter-Related at 10:43 PM - 5 comments

Dear person who sent me a postcard that mentioned playing a show in my hometown, hmu in my MeMail! I want to talk to you but I couldn't make out your signature!
posted by HotToddy to MetaFilter-Related at 10:10 AM - 23 comments

Hello MetaFilter!

We are thrilled to announce the latest addition to our team, a hire that has been highly anticipated - Kirkaracha!
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posted by loup (staff) to MetaFilter-Related at 12:32 PM - 60 comments

Are there works that mefites have published/created in 2023 that are eligible for awards? Hugo nominations should open soon and I'm sure there are other awards I don't know about. Please share your work here.
posted by bq to MetaFilter-Related at 10:36 AM - 28 comments

Hi Everyone! One of the locals, albeit more quiet these days, just had a second book birthday! Depending on whether you order from the publisher, or from online retailers, CoyoteattheDogShow's history of a turn of a century gang of confidence men in the Midwest Men of No Reputation is now out in the world! [more inside]
posted by Atreides to MetaFilter-Related at 9:50 AM - 8 comments

The board forming the nonprofit for Metafilter met Jan. 18. [more inside]
posted by NotLost to MetaFilter-Related at 12:56 PM - 17 comments

Currently the posting guidelines don't mention including the author/creator in the FPP. This is not currently in the posting guidelines, but I think this could be really helpful for users make good decisions about which threads to participate in for a variety of reasons. Thoughts? [more inside]
posted by smirkette to Etiquette/Policy at 10:21 AM - 67 comments

Many years ago, there was a post on the blue about a troubled young woman singer who recorded a few acoustic tracks and then (died? disappeared? left the music industry?). They were achingly sad and lonely. I remember in particular an absolutely devastating cover of the Beatles song Don't Let Me Down. There were also some originals, including, I seem to recall, one about a guy named Sam. Google and site search have failed me — does anyone remember this? [more inside]
posted by Birds, snakes, and aeroplanes to MetaFilter-Related at 9:08 AM - 27 comments

I’ve been looking for jobs on and off for the past three years, and have often come across roles that look amazing - for someone who is not me! Is there any appetite for allowing Jobs subsite posts that round up links of interesting jobs, or any other part of the site where sharing them would make sense? [more inside]
posted by rrrrrrrrrt to Etiquette/Policy at 9:49 AM - 17 comments

In the last couple of months I saw a post on the blue or green about a detailed guide for people who had a relative die, about all the things you will have to do if you are responsible for making arrangements and tidying up as it were. I cannot find it. Can you? Really want to share it with someone who sadly very much needs it.
posted by i_am_joe's_spleen to MetaFilter-Related at 3:29 AM - 9 comments

Hi, MetaFilter!

Here comes the first site Site Update of the year. You can find the last one here.

Reminder: I will be the only mod actively monitoring this thread and will reply to your feedback and questions as I'm able to. You can expect a reply at least twice a week.

I’m looking forward to your feedback and questions! [more inside]
posted by loup (staff) to MetaFilter-Related at 1:48 PM - 101 comments

This is intended as a picnic table at the bottom of the garden where anyone who would like to, can come over and share something about a mefite who has died, either this past year or any other.
posted by From Bklyn to MetaFilter-Related at 4:11 AM - 43 comments