2012-11-30
2012-11-29
...but he did not trust the police so he did not involve them.
Post 122321 by ef99 deleted for the following reason: A single link, short, "outragefilter" op/ed sort of thing is not really a great post for MeFi; please contact us if you have any questions. -- taz
2012-11-28
Stella by Starlight
Post 122309 by mitocan deleted for the following reason: Stoked that you're into this, but it's a little thin for a MeFi post if we can't see the book or some larger gallery of the author's work or something. Maybe flesh it out and make it more MeFi-post-like? Feel free to ask us if you have questions. -- jessamyn
The Magical Realms of Tír na nÓg: Escape from Necron 7 - Revenge of Cuchulainn: The Official Game of the Movie - Chapter 2 of the Hoopz Barkley SaGa
Post 122301 by Apocryphon deleted for the following reason: The rule is no OPEN Kickstarters. This is not in line with the rules. -- jessamyn
This Essence Don't Run
Post 122282 by oneironaut deleted for the following reason: I don't feel like there's a huge difference in kind between "look at this actual crazy person" and "look at this straight-faced parody of a crazy person" as far as whether or not it's a good idea for a mefi post. -- cortex
2012-11-27
Misao and Fukumaru
Post 122258 by Artw deleted for the following reason: They are adorable but it was just a couple years ago that we saw 'em previously. -- cortex
2012-11-25
Do You You Think This is a Real Addiction?
Post 122188 by habitcoach deleted for the following reason: This is not a good post for a couple of reasons. Feel free to contact us if you want to discuss it. -- restless_nomad
I am bitterly, bitterly disappointed.
Post 122182 by loveyhowell deleted for the following reason: This seems to be just one unhappy family's internal email, not a good post for Metafilter. -- LobsterMitten
I'm not quite sure what it was
Post 122177 by twoleftfeet deleted for the following reason: If this isn't your own writing under the fold, you need to give us a source and maybe say how it relates to the video. If it is your own writing, that belongs on your blog. -- taz
2012-11-24
Ohmygod, Marvin K Redpost is a girl!
Post 122173 by nebulawindphone deleted for the following reason: Hey, this is an interesting post, but could benefit by a little bit of background on the story to avoid confusion; please repost tomorrow? Contact us for any questions about this. -- taz
2012-11-23
Your in America
Post 122152 by AceRock deleted for the following reason: This is really awfully thin for a post. -- restless_nomad
Can you crack the pigeon's second world war code?
Post 122139 by Hartham's Hugging Robots deleted for the following reason: Looks like we have a still-open thread on this; maybe add these links there? -- taz
NASA is BOSS
Post 122132 by Jesse Hughson deleted for the following reason: Yeah, we know about this, but it's best to wait until there's something to actually discuss. -- taz
2012-11-22
TMROTNN:EFN7-ROC:TOGOTM-C2OTHBS for short
Post 122126 by codacorolla deleted for the following reason: I'll admit that this is a tough call: it's pretty much uncharted territory, as there's no Kickstarter campaign *yet*. But since there clearly will be one soon, and because there's no indication that I can see *how* soon, I think it's best to err on the side of caution. Sorry guys, feel free to re-post when the Kickstarter finishes. -- goodnewsfortheinsane
2012-11-21
The Indianapolis House Explosion
Post 122106 by JimInLoganSquare deleted for the following reason: This seems like a lousy thing that has happened, but it's a little local news oriented for MetaFilter. If there is something outside the local angle, maybe indicate that? -- jessamyn
Lessons learned from Ashley Smith: pending
Post 122098 by Catchfire deleted for the following reason: If you want this post to be anything other than OH MY GOD FUCK THESE HORRIBLE PEOPLE you need to phrase it differently. As it is a night-before-US-thanksgiving post about suicide and prison sexual abuse is basically not going to go well. -- jessamyn
2012-11-20
Cat Fancy
Post 122058 by hellojed deleted for the following reason: I know it's sort of weird grey area territory and I know there's zero ill intent, but if you're putting the storify page together yourself and that's the whole post you pretty much need to not be the person posting it to the front page. -- cortex
2012-11-19
2012-11-18
Pinata time at Making Light
Post 121980 by Bruce H. deleted for the following reason: This is an interesting subject but really requires better framing and more thorough linking to make much sense. Feel free to take another crack at it tomorrow. -- restless_nomad
Pssh. Like I want to catch autism.
Post 121966 by eurypteris deleted for the following reason: Kind of gross sexist allusions, plus Vax issues tend to be strained here, plus jokey title likely to ignite at least minor shitstorm all make this sort of ungreat for a post. -- taz
2012-11-17
What's ...going on?
Post 121956 by obscurator deleted for the following reason: As delightful as I find this, it looks like it is in fact a double. -- restless_nomad
2012-11-16
Dude, where's my bro?
Post 121932 by notme deleted for the following reason: This is not subject where a rather facile single link is going to lead to a successful discussion here. -- restless_nomad
Twinkies Sans Defence
Post 121906 by mippy deleted for the following reason: We already have an open thread on the Twinkocalypse! -- taz
2012-11-15
"You can’t cross the sea merely by standing and staring at the water." - Rabindranath Tagore
Post 121878 by blue_beetle deleted for the following reason: I don't know, it's just kind of a too-long goofy ad for a not super ground-breaking product. -- mathowie
2012-11-14
Former NY fashion photographer lives off the grid
Post 121855 by shockingbluamp deleted for the following reason: Yeah I think an update a few years later by the same person is probably not quite right for here. -- jessamyn
The fruits of fetal personhood?
Post 121852 by Schadenfreudian deleted for the following reason: We have an existing open abortion thread, please link to this there. A single link news story is not a great way to make a post on a historically very touchy topic. -- jessamyn
SERVICE: The well-meaning staff seems to realize that this is not a real restaurant.
Post 121846 by ninjew deleted for the following reason: There is an ACTIVE and OPEN thread about this, I am not sure why there is a new post about this but if I am missing something and cortex is missing something please let us know what that something might be? -- jessamyn
The Sale of Congressional Information
Post 121839 by SnuffyMcDuffy deleted for the following reason: This seems like a post about a thing that isn't a thing? -- cortex
When my brain begins to reel from my literary labors, I make an occasional cheese dip.
Post 121834 by lalochezia deleted for the following reason: WE ARE AWARE THAT THE GUY WHO IS NOT THE GUY FROM SMASHMOUTH HAS A BAD RESTAURANT -- cortex
Strike Debt
Post 121827 by stoneweaver deleted for the following reason: There is an open post about this from last week, possibly put these links there? -- jessamyn
2012-11-13
When you hung that sign by the entrance that says, WELCOME TO FLAVOR TOWN!, were you just messing with our heads?
Post 121814 by ocherdraco deleted for the following reason: I never really expected to find myself typing "please add this to the existing thread about people reviewing Guy Fieri's terrible resaurant", but here we are. -- cortex
2012-11-12
The edge of the petri dish
Post 121783 by gottabefunky deleted for the following reason: Ack, thwarted by readability URL. Sorry, our bad. -- jessamyn
Antivirus Pioneer John McAfee Reportedly Wanted for Murder
Post 121774 by Canageek deleted for the following reason: Heya, that thread from a few days ago is still open and this has been mentioned there, maybe add these links to that discussion instead? -- cortex
2012-11-11
Reddit wants to help
Post 121753 by megatherium deleted for the following reason: "This is a thing on reddit" is not enough for a post here. -- restless_nomad
False hate crime victim of six years ago attempts to clean up internet reputation with DMCA takedown notices
Post 121743 by Roger Dodger deleted for the following reason: This is pretty heavy-handed framing. -- LobsterMitten
Being called to account ...
Post 121740 by ericb deleted for the following reason: I think we all agree that racists suck. Let's try to contain this election-outrage stuff to the existing election threads. -- LobsterMitten
2012-11-10
this is an optimistic scenario
Post 121728 by gerryblog deleted for the following reason: We have hit peak post-election saturation - feel free to add this to one of the existing posts. -- restless_nomad
This is Syria, Right Now.
Post 121727 by jcterminal deleted for the following reason: This looks like it could be better-sourced. -- restless_nomad
2012-11-09
LATFP with a backpack
Post 121705 by TangerineGurl deleted for the following reason: This is fucking thin. -- restless_nomad
Romney campaign's whale of an IT meltdown
Post 121702 by seachange deleted for the following reason: We have a ton of post-election posts right now and this particular article is being discussed in at least one of them already. -- restless_nomad
"Marijuana got 50,000 more votes than Obama on Tuesday. Don't think they didn't notice that."
Post 121694 by nickgb deleted for the following reason: Feel free to add this to the existing marijuana legalization thread. -- restless_nomad
Black man in the white house. What's it to ya?
Post 121685 by brokeaspoke deleted for the following reason: This is not a good way to make a Metafilter post. -- cortex
2012-11-08
Change is a motherfucker when you run from it
Post 121660 by Afroblanco deleted for the following reason: This is a great essay but should go in one of the open election threads. The post-mortem one is going at a good clip. -- jessamyn
The Top Ten States for Pot Use
Post 121642 by modernist1 deleted for the following reason: A post on some of the mj law stuff that has been happening would be great... er groooovy, but this is just a short low-content post. Maybe try again? -- jessamyn
2012-11-07
10 Conversations On Racism I’m Sick Of Having With White People
Post 121609 by Blasdelb deleted for the following reason: This is something that might be good in a more comprehensive post, but as a single-link angry post seems mostly grar bait that generates a lot of nitpicking, accusation slinging and anger. Maybe try it again in a framework that offers more to discuss? -- taz
Dude!!!
Post 121604 by twoleftfeet deleted for the following reason: I understand the enthusiasm, but you still need to do more than a cut-n-paste news headline for a Metafilter post. -- taz
Auto Garage Tip: Use a Fuel Additive
Post 121603 by jacksmitty deleted for the following reason: this seems SEOish and a problem -- jessamyn
2012-11-06
2012-11-05
Ia! Ia! Romney Fhtagn!
Post 121564 by Guy Smiley deleted for the following reason: #predictablehashtagdeletionreasonjoke -- cortex
2012-11-04
We are gathered here today, not tomorrow
Post 121553 by dig_duggler deleted for the following reason: This is totally not an acceptable use of Metafilter. -- restless_nomad
Mess with the best...die like the rest!
Post 121543 by griphus deleted for the following reason: This doesn't really seem like best of the web, it's more "look at these assholes", plus a bunch of gross degrading images the assholes made. -- LobsterMitten
Impressions of Gaza
Post 121541 by Cloud King deleted for the following reason: I kinda feel like anyone who has any interest in the I/P situation is already aware that Noam Chomsky has strong feelings on the subject, and I'm not sure what Metafilter is going to get out of a single link to another essay about it from him other than a protracted rehashed argument about I/P. -- cortex
Calling the election early. You may now go to bed.
Post 121537 by twoleftfeet deleted for the following reason: You can include the poll news in any of the existing election posts; it's not time to call the election, and the wordplay stuff is something better for your own blog. -- taz
2012-11-03
"A certain derangement was a crucial part of their talent"
Post 121520 by Sonny Jim deleted for the following reason: Maybe put this in the existing Savile thread. -- LobsterMitten
2012-11-02
Listen to the money talk
Post 121496 by AugieAugustus deleted for the following reason: This is sort of sideshow-to-the-horserace stuff and we're already drowning in horserace proper. There's at least a couple pretty active election threads where this is already being discussed, maybe just head over there. -- cortex
A Curfew for Men
Post 121494 by desjardins deleted for the following reason: We need very badly to not have Swiftian articles on solving the complicated problem of harassment and rape as single link posts on MetaFilter. -- jessamyn
To run, or not to run?
Post 121490 by jennababy deleted for the following reason: The marathon is a hugely contentious issue and if we're going to have a post about it, it's got to be a little more factual and a little less "everyone thinks this" about the whole situation. We'd like a post about the marathon but it will have to be different from this. -- jessamyn
2012-11-01
Bloomberg Endorses Obama
Post 121484 by beisny deleted for the following reason: This can go in the open thread on Sandy and the election. -- taz
friendships and family bonds with folks on the “other side” are strained to the breaking point.
Post 121478 by Lou Stuells deleted for the following reason: We're really trying to limit the rate of election-related posts and single links to short essays aren't clearing the bar at the moment. -- restless_nomad
The Economist begrudgingly endorses Barack Obama.
Post 121463 by namewithhe1d deleted for the following reason: Sorry, with the going election fatigue, stories need to be really major to stick around. -- mathowie
Timely ethics complaint against Romney
Post 121457 by beavil knievel deleted for the following reason: Can we wait until there is more there there, here? Election season is a terrible PITA and there's a news conference scheduled which will generate news and maybe we can wait and write something a little more "this is what is happening" so the thread won't just be "Romney GRAR"? Please? Thank you. -- jessamyn