I'm seeing things

September 24, 2002 1:48 PM

Just curious - I saw a post on the front page about an Enron auction this afternoon. I look a couple hours later and it's gone. Was it my imagination? What happened? and who makes decisions like these?
posted by kevin123 to MetaFilter-Related at 1:48 PM (15 comments total)

Was it my imagination?
Nope.
What happened?
Either a double or lacking that certain something (didn't check it out, can't say).
and who makes decisions like these?
Matt do.
posted by PinkStainlessTail at 1:51 PM on September 24, 2002

At least you can still see what was posted here.
posted by PinkStainlessTail at 1:53 PM on September 24, 2002

Kevin: Next time try searching MetaTalk for the topic you're interested in before posting; it really helps keep constantly repeated questions from bumping deeper conversations off the MeTa front page. A simple search for "deleted posts" would have turned up plenty of material for you to peruse and learn the basics of how the site works.

I wonder: does this need to be clearly spelled out somewhere permanent for new folks? I'll admit I'm kind of surprised it's difficult to figure out, but apparently some newbies spend more time exploring the various nooks and crannies of MeFi than others.
posted by mediareport at 1:56 PM on September 24, 2002

The enron E post was mentioned a week ago.
posted by mathowie (staff) at 2:14 PM on September 24, 2002

They auctioned the FPP post too, those damn creditors....
posted by thomcatspike at 3:05 PM on September 24, 2002

Next time try searching MetaTalk for the topic you're interested in before posting; it really helps keep constantly repeated questions from bumping deeper conversations off the MeTa front page.

Someone's got an axe to grind this afternoon, sheesh.
You're right, though.
posted by Hildago at 4:03 PM on September 24, 2002

Thanks for your responses - but I didn't post the original link. I was just curious about how and why an otherwise interesting link suddenly disappears from the front page. Do your homework before you jump down someone's throat, please. =)
posted by kevin123 at 5:14 PM on September 24, 2002

Next time try searching MetaTalk for the topic you're interested in before posting; it really helps keep constantly repeated questions from bumping deeper conversations off the MeTa front page.

I believe mediareport means before posting to metatalk. As in, before posting a question that may have been answered already try to do a search of the archives and see. The archives are long, many things can be found in them. Fantastic, Magical things.

Anyway, as you may have noticed, only the 5 most recent metatalk posts are displayed, so sometimes it's sad when good ones get bumped into oblivion before the conversation is really over.
posted by rhyax at 6:32 PM on September 24, 2002

but apparently some newbies spend more time exploring the various nooks and crannies of MeFi than others.

Keep in mind, also, that some newbies--like myself--have been reading the site (both 'Filter and 'Talk) for about a year. It makes it a little easier to pick up on the nuances of the place.

Though I do admit to being somewhat baffled by the amount of people who don't seem to know that the Mathowie is responsible for deleting threads..
posted by The God Complex at 6:53 PM on September 24, 2002

I believe mediareport means before posting to metatalk.

Yes, that's right. Search MetaTalk as well as MeFi before posting at either place, kevin123.
posted by mediareport at 7:09 PM on September 24, 2002

so sometimes it's sad when good ones get bumped into oblivion before the conversation is really over.

More often than not though, it's good when the sad ones get bumped.


posted by crunchland at 7:45 PM on September 24, 2002

Do your homework before you jump down someone's throat, please.

Here's a plan, amigo - how about you do your homework before asking questions that you could easily find the answer to all on your own, without wasting our time? You know that guy who said "there's no such thing as a dumb question"? He was wrong.

Add smileys as necessary.
posted by stavrosthewonderchicken at 10:16 PM on September 24, 2002

what stavros said

posted by matteo at 11:32 PM on September 24, 2002

What matteo said stavros said.
posted by dg at 1:53 AM on September 25, 2002

Of course, you would have to know beforehand that searching for the phrase 'deleted threads' would provide the answer to your question.

Then again, if you did know to search for 'deleted threads', then you probably already knew the answer to the question and you wouldn't have asked it.

posted by mischief at 4:53 AM on September 25, 2002