Comments on: Reach out and touch an admin

Reach out and touch an admin

mathowie — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 18:58:17 -0800

Viewer Mail time! For tomorrow's podcast, we're gonna take questions from members and answer them during the show. Call +1 (503) 487-0014 and record your question. We'll answer and play back the best questions we get for the next podcast.

By: ThePinkSuperhero

ThePinkSuperhero — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 19:12:24 -0800

Who will be answering questions? Just mathowie and jessamyn?

By: Poolio

Poolio — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 19:16:50 -0800

Why don't you call that one in, TPS.

By: brain_drain

brain_drain — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 19:17:01 -0800

This voice mail was deleted for the following reason: two minutes of heavy breathing is not an appropriate podcast question

By: mss

mss — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 19:17:19 -0800

Is that your question?

By: mss

mss — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 19:18:04 -0800

Or for that matter is that mine?

By: mss

mss — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 19:18:42 -0800

Or that? uh oh I see where this goes.

By: yhbc

yhbc — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 19:23:21 -0800

Good idea!

By: Effigy2000

Effigy2000 — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 19:28:34 -0800

What about users who want to ask a question who live outside the US?

I'd call in and ask but, well... you know.

By: ThePinkSuperhero

ThePinkSuperhero — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 19:29:56 -0800

Anyone from outside the US who wants to ask a question can e-mail it to me and I will call it in. Please include how to pronounce your username in the e-mail.

By: yhbc

yhbc — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 19:32:41 -0800

FYI, when you call, it's Matt answering the phone (so you can hear just what he sounds like when he only has a rudimentary script to go by), and says that he and jessamyn will be answering the questions picked.

TPS, I'd like to know what color underwear you're wearing. Do I email you, or call it in directly?

By: ThePinkSuperhero

ThePinkSuperhero — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 19:34:28 -0800

Oh come on, yhbc- you already know how much money I make*. Isn't that enough?

*yhbc helped me do my taxes once.

By: jonmc

jonmc — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 19:35:13 -0800

Mine are plaid, if that's any consolation, commish.

By: Poolio

Poolio — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 19:37:14 -0800

Are there any guidelines regarding what constitutes good touching vs. bad touching?

By: jonmc

jonmc — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 19:38:09 -0800

Generally, if a machete is involved, it's bad touching.

By: stavrosthewonderchicken

stavrosthewonderchicken — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 19:41:02 -0800

My question is for stavrosthewonderchicken (pronounced 'throatwarblermangrove'). My question is: how did you get to be so totally awesome?

What?

By: Poolio

Poolio — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 19:45:47 -0800

I'd be very interested in hearing what Mathowie and/or Jessamyn think about this.

By: anotherpanacea

anotherpanacea — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 20:02:39 -0800

I'm unlikely to call this in, but I'd like to know where Matt sees himself and the site in five years.

By: mathowie

mathowie — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 20:08:42 -0800

if you're out of the country, you could probably use Skypeout for mere pennies a call (it's what 10 cents US a minute?)

By: thomcatspike

thomcatspike — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 20:22:24 -0800

My question, why does the podcast link up above, not work (locks my computer up) when opened?
Note: I have been off this site and the internet for 1 and half years.

By: Poolio

Poolio — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 20:26:10 -0800

Note: I have been off this site and the internet for 1 and half years.

The internets was pluralized while you were gone.

By: maudlin

maudlin — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 20:29:00 -0800

The phone number goes straight to voicemail and doesn't ring even once, right? This Canadian is terrified of being rude and waking people up in the middle of the night.

By: Poolio

Poolio — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 20:31:34 -0800

It's currently only 8:30 pm in the 503 area code, maudlin.

By: yhbc

yhbc — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 20:35:56 -0800

It's voicemail, maudlin.

By: empath

empath — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 20:36:09 -0800

Oooh, reader interaction-- when will we get our first podcast flame-out?

By: thomcatspike

thomcatspike — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 20:46:20 -0800

Pancake my last comment, the link worked. I wasn't patient enough opening the link.

By: maudlin

maudlin — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 20:48:28 -0800

Thanks, yhbc. And Poolio, I'm not entirely sure I want to ask the question that just popped into my head. I'll be thinking it over for another few hours.

By: stavrosthewonderchicken

stavrosthewonderchicken — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 20:52:35 -0800

Holy shit, it's thomcatspike! Howdy, par-den-er!

By: Poolio

Poolio — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 20:53:35 -0800

And Poolio, I'm not entirely sure I want to ask the question that just popped into my head. I'll be thinking it over for another few hours.

Don't overthink it ;)

By: carsonb

carsonb — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 21:05:05 -0800

My question, why does the podcast link up above, not work (locks my computer up) when opened?

Hey thomcatspike! You don't know me, but I've missed you at MeFi. I even did a bad impression of you once to tell everyone that you were the Mefite I missed most. Glad you're back. Anyway, my best guess at your question is that you probably need to upgrade your version of the Flash player. The podcasts are all included on that page linked at the top, each in its own little flash media player. Feel free to email if you have any other questions.

By: jourman2

jourman2 — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 21:05:30 -0800

Hey guys, first time-long time here. Just wanted to get your thoughts on the proposed cortex for asavage trade in the works. Thanks. *Click*

What?

By: wendell

wendell — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 21:07:45 -0800

On behalf of everyone who was not thrown into a state of shock by your re-appearance (and those who were), welcome back to MeFi, thomcatspike!!! I had a forced hiatus from the web and the 'Filter in '02 for less than half the time you've been away, so I can relate. The place may look the same, but some things have changed so step carefully and be nice to cortex, he's become quite power-mad 'round here.

By: carsonb

carsonb — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 21:11:13 -0800

Pancake my last comment, the link worked.

<sheepish>
Oops, missed that.
</sheepish>

By: Item

Item — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 21:27:03 -0800

Question: Why did you kill thomcatspike and where did you hide the body?!?

By: Item

Item — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 21:27:07 -0800

On preview: never mind..

By: smackfu

smackfu — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 21:29:12 -0800

They don't have MeFi in prison.

By: Item

Item — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 21:31:12 -0800

So you've been?

By: cgc373

cgc373 — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 21:31:38 -0800

I nominate this thread for an official thomcatspike welcoming derail.

Can I get a second?

By: quin

quin — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 21:38:47 -0800

jonmc : Generally, if a machete is involved, it's bad touching.

I never heard the hookers, vagrants, or hobos complain.

Of course, to be fair, they really weren't necessarily able to...

By: pompomtom

pompomtom — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 21:40:31 -0800

My question was "Can I dial internationally from the work 'phone".

Turns out, the answer is 'no'.

By: Ambrosia Voyeur

Ambrosia Voyeur — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 22:13:09 -0800

Is you're refrigerator running? (That was so fun.)

By: Poolio

Poolio — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 22:33:02 -0800

So you've been?

He asked him knowingly...

By: cortex

cortex — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 22:39:33 -0800

I'll have some pointed questions on the subject of Prince Albert and canning practices tomorrow.

By: enn

enn — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 22:43:16 -0800

Good to see you around these parts again, thomcatspike.

By: strangeleftydoublethink

strangeleftydoublethink — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 22:45:45 -0800

What if lurkers call and ask a question posing as a random member? How will you know they're not members? Where is the verification? Goddamn this is getting out of hand already.

By: jonson

jonson — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 22:52:12 -0800

If anyone calls pretending to be jonson and wants to talk about giving me a gold star, that's totally not me. But I'll take it, seeing as you've gone to the trouble of making one and all...

By: stavrosthewonderchicken

stavrosthewonderchicken — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 22:55:55 -0800

What if lurkers call and ask a question posing as a random member? How will you know they're not members? Where is the verification?

By: Cranberry

Cranberry — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 23:03:13 -0800

*looks in Directory, finds the number listed is cortex's*
*laughs at mathowie's and jessamyn's joke*

By: Lynsey

Lynsey — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 23:08:51 -0800

*THOMCATSPIKE* W00t!

By: carsonb

carsonb — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 23:18:34 -0800

Parts 3 and 6 being "...and why?" I always forget something in damn voicemail.

By: carsonb

carsonb — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 23:24:23 -0800

Viewer Mail time!

What is the proper way to address your website-based podcast audience? Viewer? Listener? Asshat?

By: Astro Zombie

Astro Zombie — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 23:32:12 -0800

I have no voice, yet I must scream questions about Metafilter.

By: thomcatspike

thomcatspike — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 23:44:06 -0800

Howdy, par-den-er!
welcome back to MeFi
Hello All & thanks!

I even did a bad impression of you once to tell everyone that you were the Mefite I missed most.
Oh! You poor sole (sic), hope you were not treated like a heel for the impression.
Really, you made me blush;)... thanks!

By: adamvasco

adamvasco — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 23:49:30 -0800

503 is International calling code for El Salvador.
OK jefe que quiero saber es quien tiene las cameras y que tipo de crepes tenemos por la proxima reunion. Estoy un poco asqueado con los cubos de pitos. vale.

By: mathowie

mathowie — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 00:05:05 -0800

Sorry about that, I added a big fat +1 which I think is America because WE'RE NUMBER ONE WOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Seriously though, we've already got a couple dozen of them and they're awesome. It'll be like an "interview starring everyone" show compared to other mefi podcasts. I can't wait to put it all together tomorrow.

By: Ambrosia Voyeur

Ambrosia Voyeur — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 00:30:02 -0800

stavros! No asking questions here! You stole my best one!

By: stavrosthewonderchicken

stavrosthewonderchicken — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 00:32:45 -0800

I added a big fat +1 which I think is America because WE'RE NUMBER ONE WOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Canada is also number 1, woo.

By: dismas

dismas — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 00:35:57 -0800

stavros: I guess Texas and Michigan also number 1, but we don't separate all of the states out from AMERICA

By: stavrosthewonderchicken

stavrosthewonderchicken — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 00:39:32 -0800

Ooof, you got me right in my CanadaGland, that secret extra canuck organ, the one that generates IMPOTENT BACON-FUELED RAGE and also excessive politeness and a tendency to haphazardly dipthongize our vowels. Thank you, sir. May I have another?

By: paduasoy

paduasoy — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 00:55:11 -0800

Ooh, it'll be great to hear users' voices.

By: soundofsuburbia

soundofsuburbia — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 01:05:07 -0800

How many of these dozen questions begin with "long time listener, first time caller"?

By: terrapin

terrapin — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 04:10:45 -0800

Dear Admins, do you like pancakes? I like pancakes.

By: quonsar

quonsar — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 04:17:29 -0800

i have a grumbling bee. in my cummerbund.

By: DenOfSizer

DenOfSizer — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 04:24:24 -0800

All you Metatalk folk have been called "nerd" quite a lot in your lives, right?

By: stavrosthewonderchicken

stavrosthewonderchicken — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 04:48:03 -0800

Not in a serious voice, no, not since I killed my first man.

By: cgc373

cgc373 — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 04:56:29 -0800

I never joke about nerds on the internets. It's death.

By: languagehat

languagehat — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 05:49:07 -0800

Can I get a second?

Absolutely: Welcome back, tcs!

By: nowonmai

nowonmai — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 06:22:40 -0800

"interview starring everyone"
I didn't call. Does that mean I am no-one?

By: stavrosthewonderchicken

stavrosthewonderchicken — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 06:24:30 -0800

You're in the back seat laying down
The windows wrap around
To sound of the travel and the engine
All you hear is time stand still in travel
And feel such peace and absolute
The stillness still that doesn't end
But slowly drifts into sleep
The stars are the greatest thing you've ever seen
And they're there for you
For you alone you are the everything

By: pardonyou?

pardonyou? — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 06:36:20 -0800

TCS! Welcome back, dude!

Note: I have been off this site and the internet for 1 and half years.

*awestruck*

By: stavrosthewonderchicken

stavrosthewonderchicken — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 06:36:24 -0800

Which is to say: no.

By: stavrosthewonderchicken

stavrosthewonderchicken — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 06:36:53 -0800

Ah, fuck.

By: pardonyou?

pardonyou? — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 06:51:20 -0800

Sorry, stwc. I waited 10 minutes before posting, which is the recognized follow-up buffer waiting period. Your fault you took 12.

By: drezdn

drezdn — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 06:58:39 -0800

I'm totally calling to find out why my comment/post/cookie recipe was deleted.

By: sgt.serenity

sgt.serenity — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 08:24:52 -0800

answer them during the show. Call +1 (503) 487-0014 and record your question.

dont phone - it's a number of a sex line where you can hear somebody doing unmentionable things with pancakes -

i've been on it for 5 hours and i can tell you it's some of the most disgusting pancake related filth i've ever heard.

By: ALongDecember

ALongDecember — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 09:31:55 -0800

What's going to happen to this number after this week... can it become a new segment on the podcast with the weekly phone flameout?

By: ThePinkSuperhero

ThePinkSuperhero — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 11:47:16 -0800

I would love a podcast of nothing but Mefites reading their favorite snarky comments written by other Mefites.

By: Cranberry

Cranberry — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 12:19:25 -0800

A sort of Navel Gaze-tte?

By: davejay

davejay — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 13:06:57 -0800

I would love a podcast of nothing but Mefites reading their favorite snarky comments written by other Mefites.

So a meta-meta podcast? Only if we can also have flameouts sung aloud, set to music (and yes, I'm volunteering.)

By: madamjujujive

madamjujujive — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 13:14:03 -0800

yay - excellent to see you again, thomcatspike - don't abandon us like that again, you were missed!

By: Blazecock Pileon

Blazecock Pileon — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 13:16:26 -0800

We've traced the call, it's coming from inside the house!

By: ODiV

ODiV — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 13:52:36 -0800

Can you do a thomcatspike interview?

By: Eideteker

Eideteker — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 18:11:28 -0800

I wish I'd see this before the podcast were posted.

By: mathowie

mathowie — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 18:20:46 -0800

Thanks again everyone, here are the results

By: mathowie

mathowie — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 18:21:20 -0800

Also, Eideteker, we'll do more of these so feel free to call and leave a question anytime in the next week or so.