Comments on: Finishing touches on....

Finishing touches on....

BlueTrain — Wed, 24 Jul 2002 21:19:08 -0800

We see so many Apple-related announcements posted to MeFi. Segway was, of course, huge...even getting its own mention on the MeFi Sidebar. And now Matt has said this:

Now that those bugs are fixed, I'm putting the finishing touches on a new feature for MetaFilter I think everyone will enjoy.

Anyone care to speculate?

By: MegoSteve

MegoSteve — Wed, 24 Jul 2002 21:30:51 -0800

A magical, pansexual, non-threatening spokesthing?

By: machaus

machaus — Wed, 24 Jul 2002 21:32:44 -0800

thread-tracking

By: riffola

riffola — Wed, 24 Jul 2002 21:33:55 -0800

My.MetaFilter.com, previously known as P.O.N.Y. 1.0

By: yhbc

yhbc — Wed, 24 Jul 2002 21:34:19 -0800

* starts putting up hay *

By: lotsofno

lotsofno — Wed, 24 Jul 2002 21:48:23 -0800

They will build cities around it...

By: y2karl

y2karl — Wed, 24 Jul 2002 21:48:26 -0800

I care not to speculate.

By: moz

moz — Wed, 24 Jul 2002 21:54:06 -0800

iMatt is the latest invention from Haughey Enterprises. iMatt can be used in a variety of situations on metafilter. by connecting to the iMatt server, you can tell iMatt to issue soothing responses to noisy threads in an attempt to calm things down.

I/P threads bogging you down? the iMatt says:

Well, I can only give my opinion but I think you guys are both wrong because you're both too self-righteous. You guys probably need to chill out.

too many bugs being posted to Metatalk? the iMatt says:

The bug is fixed. Thanks.

with loadable iMattModules, the range of situations that the iMatt is useful for is endless! sign up for iMatt today!

By: MiguelCardoso

MiguelCardoso — Wed, 24 Jul 2002 22:02:13 -0800

A BlueTrain extra-crispy, inquisition-quality portable toasty roaster and burner, with an alarm feature for imminent posts? ;)

By: willnot

willnot — Wed, 24 Jul 2002 22:16:37 -0800

I think it would be great if there was some way to comment on links that get posted. I can't tell you how long I've been waiting for something like that.

By: Shadowkeeper

Shadowkeeper — Wed, 24 Jul 2002 22:16:51 -0800

I think it's a tuna fish sandwich.

And I that it's a bit of an exaggeration to call it a "feature," Matt.

Also, technically you will be the only one to enjoy it.

By: Danelope

Danelope — Wed, 24 Jul 2002 22:17:08 -0800

"I'm going to become rich and famous after I invent a device that allows you to stab people in the face over the Internet."

— Found in the apparently now-defunct IRC Quote Database.

By: owillis

owillis — Wed, 24 Jul 2002 22:22:44 -0800

A strong and corrective shock will be applied to all who post to I/P threads.

By: mr_crash_davis

mr_crash_davis — Wed, 24 Jul 2002 22:32:07 -0800

You guys are all so far off it's pathetic.

Matt has quite obviously invented pancake teleportation. Press "1" for buttermilk, "2" for blueberry, then open your CD-ROM drive and enjoy!

Those of you on Macs can also choose Apple-cinnamon.

By: kirkaracha

kirkaracha — Wed, 24 Jul 2002 22:55:18 -0800

then open your CD-ROM drive and enjoy

You mean my cupholder?

By: mathowie

mathowie — Wed, 24 Jul 2002 23:00:43 -0800

Here's some hints (these are all serious, and I'll explain when I'm ready to launch, which should be tomorrow or friday).

- it capitalizes on a certain kind of thread that comes up on metafilter from time to time.

- it lets members of the community share their interests with others.

- it's also going to help online free speech

- it uses the latest xml and soap technology

hmm. it sounds more impressive than it actually is, but it'll still be good.

By: mr_crash_davis

mr_crash_davis — Wed, 24 Jul 2002 23:03:16 -0800

Live streaming nude girls.

Matt, you rock.

By: gleuschk

gleuschk — Wed, 24 Jul 2002 23:11:22 -0800

Live streaming nude girls.

Better. "What's your favorite live streaming nude girl site? Mine's marciabradyimposters.com. Let's discuss this further on MetaLists!"

By: gleuschk

gleuschk — Wed, 24 Jul 2002 23:13:15 -0800

Or was it Marsha?

By: MiguelCardoso

MiguelCardoso — Wed, 24 Jul 2002 23:14:48 -0800

Kirkaracha: I remember a neat e-mail forwardista about a year ago saying "click here to win your own personal cup-holder" which then magically opened your CD drawer. I have it somewhere but can't find it for all the spam. Does anyone else know of it?

By: Nothing

Nothing — Wed, 24 Jul 2002 23:18:24 -0800

A massive database of cross-correlated "which X are you" test results that reverse maps results to specific answers, and uses that data to provide one-click filling out of future "which X are you" tests. Brilliant!

By: mr_crash_davis

mr_crash_davis — Wed, 24 Jul 2002 23:30:46 -0800

Miguel, I suspect this is the file of which you speak.

Of course, being an .EXE file, it shall never sully the Ethernet port of my computer, for I am cautious. Or is it paranoid? I can never remember.

By: Neale

Neale — Wed, 24 Jul 2002 23:43:42 -0800

- it capitalizes on a certain kind of thread that comes up on metafilter from time to time.

Doubleposts

- it lets members of the community share their interests with others.

ie. The first poster

- it's also going to help online free speech

ie. all those wankers on metatalk who cry "doublepost!"

- it uses the latest xml and soap technology

doublepost feeds?

By: willnot

willnot — Wed, 24 Jul 2002 23:58:40 -0800

But Main Street's still all cracked and broken...

By: eyeballkid

eyeballkid — Thu, 25 Jul 2002 00:24:04 -0800

Biorhythms?

By: dhartung

dhartung — Thu, 25 Jul 2002 02:06:04 -0800

A Metafilter alcoholic drinks database, XMLifying all of Miguel's posts on same?

By: mcwetboy

mcwetboy — Thu, 25 Jul 2002 02:47:39 -0800

Coming soon: .Matt -- now Metafilter can be yours for the low price of $99/year.

By: toddshot

toddshot — Thu, 25 Jul 2002 02:59:23 -0800

Tom Servo: I think it's a strapless evening gown.

Crow: You think everything is a strapless evening gown!

Tom Servo: I just think they're neat, is all...

By: i_cola

i_cola — Thu, 25 Jul 2002 03:36:04 -0800

XMLifying all of Miguel's posts on same?

or SOAPing all of Miguel's posts on same?

Right, now to get that image out of my head...

By: Marquis

Marquis — Thu, 25 Jul 2002 06:31:27 -0800

Nah. Must be about music - sharing personal faves. Little confused on the Free Speech issue, though. Hmm...

By: Sapphireblue

Sapphireblue — Thu, 25 Jul 2002 07:12:07 -0800

Live streaming nude girls.

Great, but what about MY needs?

I'd pony up (so to speak) for a Men of MetaFilter wall calendar. Uh, provided the Men were well-selected. Actually, tell you what, I volunteer to serve on the editorial board. Quality control. Yes!

By: quonsar

quonsar — Thu, 25 Jul 2002 07:16:07 -0800

oooo! men of metafilter! can i be mr. september?

By: Sapphireblue

Sapphireblue — Thu, 25 Jul 2002 07:21:23 -0800

*faints*

By: insomnyuk

insomnyuk — Thu, 25 Jul 2002 07:46:25 -0800

Why GOD WHY did I ever click quonsar's link?

By: matteo

matteo — Thu, 25 Jul 2002 07:50:53 -0800

I never click strange links that go directly to an image, especially at work

Guess it's a good policy, uh, sapphire and insomnyuk?

By: adampsyche

adampsyche — Thu, 25 Jul 2002 07:51:55 -0800

hot!

By: insomnyuk

insomnyuk — Thu, 25 Jul 2002 08:10:45 -0800

I know that quonsar is puckish and all, I just couldn't help myself. Damn you quonsar.

By: tj

tj — Thu, 25 Jul 2002 08:11:33 -0800

whoa!

By: evanizer

evanizer — Thu, 25 Jul 2002 08:31:09 -0800

Santa??

By: Sapphireblue

Sapphireblue — Thu, 25 Jul 2002 08:33:09 -0800

Yep: expected to be terrified, but couldn't help myself.

The IT staffer whose monitor faces back into a corner has no fear (of anything other than the scary dreams she'll have tonight, starring Mr. September).

By: stavrosthewonderchicken

stavrosthewonderchicken — Thu, 25 Jul 2002 08:36:00 -0800

*cries*

By: timeistight

timeistight — Thu, 25 Jul 2002 08:40:11 -0800

it sounds more impressive than it actually is

Have you ever considered a career in marketing?

By: insomnyuk

insomnyuk — Thu, 25 Jul 2002 09:09:47 -0800

I'm just hoping it's NOT a way for members to swap nude pics of themselves while surfing MetaFilter.

By: rushmc

rushmc — Thu, 25 Jul 2002 09:32:09 -0800

Cool...an auto-spammer for I/P propaganda! Submit your email addresses now.

By: rio

rio — Thu, 25 Jul 2002 11:28:19 -0800

sapphireblue--great idea! men of metafilter calendar! i'd buy that!! as long as they are "well-selected" like you said above. count me in on the editorial board please! and yes, i clicked on the quonsar link. not that shocking, since i automatically think that any guy who hits on me online looks pretty much like that.

By: owillis

owillis — Thu, 25 Jul 2002 11:46:31 -0800

If there's a men of Mefi calendar, I have to be on the cover. Oh, wait, you want people to want to buy it.

By: anildash

anildash — Thu, 25 Jul 2002 12:06:05 -0800

I know what it is! It's CrapBack™. For any I/P thread, people can have the new custom agent software send in their pre-decided opinion on the subject ("Jews are Nazis!" "Fat people should be forced to wear burkas!") automatically posted to the thread.

Remotely! Via XML-RPC! Using Google!

I want to be in the calendar.

By: timeistight

timeistight — Thu, 25 Jul 2002 12:12:18 -0800

How about The Dogs of MetaFilter?

By: goneill

goneill — Thu, 25 Jul 2002 12:13:49 -0800

I think it's going to be a file sharing application for unsigned bands who don't mind being on the internet and available for download. But that might be because I read Mr. Haughey's blog. (Free speach = Free Songs).

I nominate myself as chair of the editorial board.

By: Sapphireblue

Sapphireblue — Thu, 25 Jul 2002 13:04:26 -0800

Owillis: love your show, babe, but of course Mr. Haughey is the a logical selection for the cover photo, since he's the boss and he's got those dreamy eyeglasses. Uh, we don't have anyone for Mr. September yet though *grin*

Goneill can chair, as long as everyone talks a whole lot, in admiring tones, about how cool I am for having had the idea. Because I don't have many, see.

Also, as long as we can use "boyzone THIS" as the calendar's tagline. hee.

...I'm sorry, were we speculating about the new feature?

By: insomnyuk

insomnyuk — Thu, 25 Jul 2002 13:22:22 -0800

I call Mr. December, as it is my birth month, and I was born in Canada, so the winter theme ties in nicely.

By: pikachulolita

pikachulolita — Thu, 25 Jul 2002 14:53:38 -0800

i 100% support the creation of this calendar. and i have Printing Connections. someone email me if this ever seriously takes off, because i'm all over it.

By: dg

dg — Thu, 25 Jul 2002 20:47:20 -0800

I always thought this place was a bit of a girlzone ;-)

By: goneill

goneill — Fri, 26 Jul 2002 06:17:49 -0800

I was just kidding about chairing. It's totally all you saphire blue.