MetaTalk

I have a concern. I've been lurking every so often for the past few months and the reason I stopped posting has much to do with the fact that I've got nothing left to say. I feel like my comments would be better served elsewhere. But I still see users, usually with a # less than 10000, swooping into threads every so often and and condemning members and the site. Hell, I still do it, albeit rarely. Here's my point: if you're fed up with the site, why not just leave? You're only adding to the incessant name-calling and serving no real purpose but to feed your own selfish motives. Why not let the site be, and allow those who truly want to raise the quality to create well written comments?
posted by BlueTrain to Etiquette/Policy at 10:16 AM - 31 comments

Does anybody remember a link posted that referenced the dangers of group mentality? I've been looking for days now and its making me crazy that I can't find it. Thanks
posted by redhead to Bugs at 6:06 AM - 11 comments

In an attempt to conserve resources, I've streamlined a good deal of the code for non-members, who should be getting a new flat homepage every five minutes. This shouldn't affect logged in users, but if anyone finds any problems, either post here or email me. I'm going to do the same with MetaTalk in a few minutes.
posted by mathowie (staff) to MetaFilter-Related at 12:20 PM - 30 comments

Are we now outright encouraging NewsFilter? [more inside]
posted by Steve_at_Linnwood to MetaFilter-Related at 10:34 AM - 18 comments

Deleting a thread is one thing, but is it right to change a link on an (obviously high-profile and emotional subject) FPP in someone else's name, even if you mention that in the thread? Personally, if it were my post: delete it, but don't change the link under my name.
posted by poopy to Etiquette/Policy at 9:56 PM - 36 comments

Apple pies to the people prepared not to scruple perversely or crumple prematurely in providing ample particulars to this disciple posting a simple problem.
posted by taz (staff) to Bugs at 10:08 AM - 22 comments

so its almost time for thousands of "the war has started !" posts. No doubt hundreds of us have carefully collected links to such unique gems as CNN, patiently waiting for the bombs to fall before hitting post. Comments regarding horrific pictures and heroic stories have been typed and proofread. Opinions formed, pre-conceived notions strong...we are ready.
posted by th3ph17 to Etiquette/Policy at 9:43 AM - 41 comments

This link gives a ColdFusion error. Other archived ones around it don't.
posted by monkey closet to Bugs at 5:23 AM - 6 comments

Metafilter spotting. I was slow to post this, thinking someone would ahve already picked it up.. while I like the props for 'strikingly literate commentary', the representative link is not *really* representative. (In my opinion)...
posted by rich to MetaFilter-Related at 12:13 PM - 24 comments

Perfidious sideblog-collapsers, please take note: Forbes Magazine is holding a Best Luxury Media Blogs Under $5 Poll and MetaFilter is currently ahead, despite ferocious competition from the despicable opposition, i.e. the honourable Romenesko and bleedin' Gawker, no less. Can we win? Should we? Do we want to? [Do please check sideblog for the official communiqué.]
posted by MiguelCardoso to MetaFilter-Related at 12:00 AM - 76 comments

I just wrote Dan Hersham asking this: Do you suppose there could be a way to determine Metafilter Contribution by word count? Could that be automated? Is this within the realm of possibility? How about by links in posts and comments, length per capita per person? And have you ever considered that MetaFilter is a gift culture , as is the so-called Hacker culture, where participants compete for prestige by giving time, energy, and creativity away in antagonistic cooperation, such as it is? Just wonderin'...
posted by y2karl to MetaFilter-Related at 11:50 PM - 45 comments

Is this (this, or this) a new phase in the life of Metafilter? Meta the Meta? I for one support it.
posted by blue_beetle to Etiquette/Policy at 7:03 PM - 29 comments

MeFiNYC on March 22nd at either A] Winne's or B] Holiday Cocktail Lounge. Pick one.
posted by riffola to MetaFilter Gatherings at 5:06 PM - 26 comments

Posted by nofundy at 2:48 PM EST on March 14:

This so didn't need to be posted. Do we really need to hear yet another pundit's fascinating views on Iraq?

"So you think discussing Eminem would be a better use of time than considering alternate viewpoints on serious issues?"
posted by Stan Chin to Etiquette/Policy at 12:30 PM - 176 comments

Invoking the Lazyfilter again...How cool would it be to set up the AntiMetafilter somewhere? A blog that consists solely of the posts that got deleted from the big blue, complete with mathowie's reason for nuking.

Or am I the only one who idly runs my mouse over the links on the front page, seeking out the missing post numbers so I can see who got shot down for what?

If I am, I'm OK with that, just a little weirded out by myself.
posted by luser to MetaFilter-Related at 7:11 PM - 30 comments

Why can't I subscribe to the MeFi front page posts via email (either digest or real-time)?

I don't understand why most blogs don't also allow at least read-only email subscription.
posted by hitsman to Bugs at 4:38 PM - 15 comments

After the one-liner thread started, I began wondering what is the greatest one-liner in the history of MeFi. Any nominations?
posted by gluechunk to MetaFilter-Related at 4:26 PM - 38 comments

So, can any grievance be brought to MetaTalk? [More inside.]
posted by MiguelCardoso to Etiquette/Policy at 3:28 AM - 66 comments

Self-link-by-stealth? And what's with all the recent (appropriately deleted) posts that are just links to Google searches?
posted by sillygwailo to Etiquette/Policy at 12:31 AM - 9 comments

Over the past three days, there were FPPs on anti-war statements here and here. Each time, hama7 (a/k/a dhoyt) derailed the thread through guilt-by-association redbaiting. Can we just stipulate that anti-war activists will not be satisfied until the means of production have been turned over to the proletariat, and move on?
posted by subgenius to Bugs at 11:54 AM - 132 comments