Post 123361 by rewil deleted for the following reason: Look again, you'll find xowie's already made off with your post. -- cortex
2012-12-31
2012-12-30
Nobody Has a "Right to Work"
Post 123341 by bookman117 deleted for the following reason: Single-link op-ed-style blog posts on complex political topics are a little thin for FPPs. -- restless_nomad
Sworn Virgins of Albania
Post 123332 by Orinda deleted for the following reason: Double. With the photos posted in 2004 and the NYT piece in 2008, I think this is a pretty much a double. -- LobsterMitten
2012-12-29
Did you hear this year they're letting in agnostics?
Post 123314 by griphus deleted for the following reason: This is a little too LOLAtheists to work well here. -- restless_nomad
Boyfriend Bears
Post 123307 by Blazecock Pileon deleted for the following reason: This seems pretty thin and point-and-laugh in a way that's not great for Metafilter. -- LobsterMitten
2012-12-28
Where Children Sleep
Post 123280 by urbanwhaleshark deleted for the following reason: Oops, looks like this series of photos has been posted before (different URL) -- taz
All The Koch's Men: Anatomy of a right-wing media smear
Post 123279 by Pope Guilty deleted for the following reason: A few problems here: the way this article is presented, it's basically written like a kind of lulzy, offensive Op/Ed, so this is more like a single link "these guys are such jerks" post rather than straight reporting... of what turned out to be a non-event... From an unnamed source. Maybe this could be worked into something a little more substantial? Drop us a line at the contact list if you have questions. -- taz
2012-12-27
The Ugly Non-American
Post 123265 by jason's_planet deleted for the following reason: Yeah, nothing really notable here, reads like a blog post mocking others. -- mathowie
The N word, set to music
Post 123257 by flapjax at midnite deleted for the following reason: I truly appreciate that this wasn't meant this way, but compiling a huge list of the "Most-Offensive-Possible" word for any group, used in music/literature/anything, repeating it over and over in a post here, is just really not something we want to feature on Metafilter. This may be better for your own blog or web space where you can be more explanatory about your purpose and thoughts. -- taz
2012-12-26
2012-12-25
2012-12-24
Gun violence cover-up
Post 123208 by naight deleted for the following reason: This is a super-heated issue and this sort of editorial framing is not at all the right way to present it here. -- restless_nomad
2012-12-23
guns are special
Post 123177 by leotrotsky deleted for the following reason: We've got two open threads discussing this general topic already - let's keep this in one of those. -- restless_nomad
100 trillion creatures are living on you right now -- and that’s okay
Post 123172 by forscience deleted for the following reason: Sorry, no in-progress indiegogo/kickstarter posts (and god I hope this isn't yours because if it is your are SOOOO BUSTED) -- mathowie
2012-12-22
Insearch of the ideal apocalypse
Post 123158 by salishsea deleted for the following reason: We've already got a MetaTalk thread discussing the Metafilter connection and it's not quite a big enough deal to warrant two posts, I think. -- restless_nomad
2012-12-21
Men by Choice
Post 123124 by Think_Long deleted for the following reason: Interesting but touched on previously a couple times already. Don't worry, Think_Long, it only stings for a second. -- cortex
"...down with the cause."
Post 123120 by incandissonance deleted for the following reason: That seems like a pretty dumb thing for that guy to say but I'm not sure we need a post for it and framing a post with discussion questions is pretty much a no go here. -- cortex
Liveblogging Microevents
Post 123118 by Ipsifendus deleted for the following reason: That someone is liveblogging a press conference is not really post-worthy on its own and it's unlikely that this one needs a post about being liveblogged, but in any case a live presser liveblogging situation did merit a post it'd be important to make clear why in the post framing. -- cortex
2012-12-20
Anyone been to Dr Zizmor or have recommendations for tattoo removal in NYC?
Post 123079 by FiaCaballero deleted for the following reason: If you want recommendations for tattoo removal, post to Ask Metafilter. Stop posting this here. -- taz
2012-12-19
Citizen Drone Warfare - Dangerous Information
Post 123060 by AElfwine Evenstar deleted for the following reason: Been there, drone that. -- cortex
2012-12-18
PROPAGANDA | FULL ENGLISH VERSION (2012)
Post 123016 by Blasdelb deleted for the following reason: Looks like we saw this back in August. -- cortex
2012-12-17
A Profile of Nassim Nicholas Taleb
Post 122994 by vidur deleted for the following reason: There's an open post about this guy/book from a few weeks ago. -- jessamyn
Filmography 2012
Post 122990 by chavenet deleted for the following reason: Looks like a bad tag kept this from being findable. I have rectified that. -- jessamyn
2012-12-16
Westboro Baptist to Picket School Where Shootings Occurred. Hackers respond
Post 122948 by xenophile deleted for the following reason: We're not really a fan of giving WBC googlejuice nor do we really approve of outing people. -- restless_nomad
"I Am Adam Lanza's Mother."
Post 122941 by Buffaload deleted for the following reason: This has already been posted in the open thread about the shootings, let's keep the discussion there. -- LobsterMitten
PSA: Your Default Narrative Settings Are Not Apolitical
Post 122939 by batmonkey deleted for the following reason: This would be better in the currently open thread about the Roberts essay this blog post is responding to. -- LobsterMitten
Another mother's nightmare
Post 122937 by beagle deleted for the following reason: This has been posted in the open thread on the shootings, let's keep the discussion over there. -- LobsterMitten
Effects of Feeding Bt Maize to Sows during Gestation and Lactation on Maternal and Offspring Immunity and Fate of Transgenic Material
Post 122935 by Blasdelb deleted for the following reason: This post is already borderline too-technical, and the comments are becoming pretty soapboxy. This would go a lot better on your own blog. -- LobsterMitten
2012-12-14
Coping with the tragedy of mass shootings
Post 122915 by Brandon Blatcher deleted for the following reason: On reflection, the two threads are awfully similar and I think moving everything to one will work better for everyone. Please feel free to post this in the below thread though. -- restless_nomad
God Bless Newtown, Connecticut.
Post 122913 by ericb deleted for the following reason: Hey, we've got two other threads touching on this up right now. This is an interesting side issue, but maybe hold off for a day or two until the main topics have sorted themselves out a little more and/or post this stuff in the main threads? -- restless_nomad
27 Killed in Connecticut School Shooting, including 18 Kids
Post 122909 by timsneezed deleted for the following reason: This story is still very much in flux and we'd like to wait it out a little longer. Discussion on MetaTalk. -- restless_nomad
words fail
Post 122906 by WhitenoisE deleted for the following reason: Let's wait until more of the story comes to light please? -- mathowie
School shooting in Connecticut.
Post 122901 by PercussivePaul deleted for the following reason: we are talking about this in MetaTalk, can we hold off on a post until there is some news? -- jessamyn
'Many dead' after school shooting in Connecticut
Post 122898 by Hartham's Hugging Robots deleted for the following reason: We're discussing how to make a post about this over in MeTa but a BREAKING NEWS post is maybe not the way to do that. Sorry. -- jessamyn
2012-12-13
Kim Jong-unternet
Post 122864 by jacobian deleted for the following reason: There's basically an open thread on this topic from two days ago and maybe this should go there? -- jessamyn
A requiem for Syria
Post 122833 by homunculus deleted for the following reason: Unfortunately, it looks like the site is paywalled. -- taz
2012-12-12
2012-12-11
The Wages of Deception
Post 122748 by msalt deleted for the following reason: This story is as interesting as it is tragic, but it does not seem to work very well here, sorry. Maybe flesh it out a bit with some background and try again tomorrow? -- goodnewsfortheinsane
2012-12-10
The Secular Idiot’s Guide to Syria’s Jihadist Groups
Post 122737 by the mad poster! deleted for the following reason: I'm not sure this is more than making fun of people from other cultures' choice of names for their splinter groups? -- jessamyn
2012-12-08
"What are you willing to do for us? We're just not feelin the love."
Post 122681 by kensch deleted for the following reason: This is too point-and-laugh to work here. -- restless_nomad
Suspected Terrorists List via SNL
Post 122680 by JujuB deleted for the following reason: It's really not clear what the value of a ten-year-old SNL skit is as an FPP -- restless_nomad
"I got pickles, pickles I got."
Post 122666 by quin deleted for the following reason: It looks like this is a black hat SEO thing; let's not reward it. (Maybe repost tomorrow with a description of the tactics, and not driving traffic to the video?) -- LobsterMitten
2012-12-07
Who saw the Dr Zizmor ad with Brad Pitt on Saturday Night Live?
Post 122622 by FiaCaballero deleted for the following reason: Sorry, but this isn't a good post for Metafilter, but rather something for your own blog, or a chat-style message board. Please Let us know if you have questions. -- taz
Hung up on feminism
Post 122618 by Brandon Blatcher deleted for the following reason: We're a little saturated with feminism threads at the moment, and focusing on some celebrity's comments and very bad blog post is not that great for a new one. -- taz
2012-12-06
What DNA Really Looks Like
Post 122613 by mitrieD deleted for the following reason: If this is a different article or adds more just post it in the open thread? -- jessamyn
2012-12-05
Practical secession tips
Post 122525 by Chrysostom deleted for the following reason: There's actually a still-open secession thread, and this doesn't seem to be bringing forward something so new/interesting/different as to warrant a duplicate discussion. -- taz
2012-12-04
2012-12-02
2012-12-01
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
2012-10-31
Diapers for Bronies
Post 121429 by Chocolate Pickle deleted for the following reason: Cute but this is kinda thin for a post. -- cortex
What it’s like being a teen girl
Post 121423 by MartinWisse deleted for the following reason: This is a pretty short blog post covering territory that we've been over quite a lot before, and we actually have a currently open post about teen girls, so this could be included there. -- taz
The Romney Mega-Prayer
Post 121410 by S'Tella Fabula deleted for the following reason: I'm thinking maybe not so much with this. -- cortex
Why we're screwed
Post 121386 by bookman117 deleted for the following reason: Election season is almost over, but right now we still have a very high bar for posts related to U.S. politics. Maybe re-compose this into a post with a bit more depth and focus when you are rested? -- goodnewsfortheinsane
2012-10-29
Hurricane or Post Tropical Cyclone?
Post 121381 by Seymour Zamboni deleted for the following reason: This post seems to be making this into an accuweather fueled "controversy" more than it needs to be and maybe in the middle of a natural disaster isn't the right time to be stirring more shit up? -- jessamyn
Hurricane Sandy
Post 121374 by blahblahblah deleted for the following reason: There's a category 3 thread about the storm right over here and it doesn't show any sign of letting up soon. Maybe add this stuff as a comment? -- cortex
Paid for by The Committee to Learn Parkour, Like, Really Soon.
Post 121371 by FirstMateKate deleted for the following reason: It's cute and Joss is great but it's also just a short cute election joke and boy are we not hurting for election chatter already. -- cortex
2012-10-28
Paid for by the Commitee to totally learn Pakour soon
Post 121354 by The Whelk deleted for the following reason: This is hilarious but can totally live in one of the open election threads. -- restless_nomad
2012-10-26
Rawr
Post 121301 by Ad hominem deleted for the following reason: We've got a pretty high bar right now for election-relation posts, and this ain't clearing it, sorry. -- restless_nomad
WARNING: this post is going to be oh-so-very-triggery for victims of rape and sexual assault. I am not kidding.
Post 121280 by zombieflanders deleted for the following reason: The GOP are pretty terrible about rape, but at the same time Mefi is not a GOP Rape Shittiness blog and it feels like we've really had a lot of "let's talk about rape and people who are shitty about rape" posts. -- cortex
Are the rumours actually based on any verifiable data?
Post 121276 by infini deleted for the following reason: Looks like this has already been covered. -- taz
2012-10-25
2012-10-24
...enabling the King of Pop to continue rocking and rolling, forever.
Post 121227 by OverlappingElvis deleted for the following reason: I love you man but this is like the sort of post that I wake up from a bad dream about someone making. -- cortex
Underwater Dogs
Post 121225 by Shusha deleted for the following reason: Looks like these dogs done been dunked previously. -- cortex
Gangnam Matt Rach Style
Post 121213 by ericteoh deleted for the following reason: Gangnam post just a couple days ago, maybe just add this there. -- cortex
2012-10-23
Shepard Tone
Post 121169 by silsurf deleted for the following reason: Hey, this is something that might good for your own blog, but Mefi posts need links to articles or something on the web instead of a write-up by the poster (or a straight wiki link), and the divshare links are also a problem. Contact us if you have questions. -- taz
2012-10-22
Why yes, I would like to volunteer as the tax man
Post 121146 by Slackermagee deleted for the following reason: hoax post, at poster's request -- mathowie
Lance Armstrong stripped of Tour de France medals
Post 121141 by SpaceJesus deleted for the following reason: Heya, there's a thread from a few days ago that's still open, feel free to discuss this there. -- cortex
"Inside the imposing temples run by men believed to have a direct line to God, secret rituals are performed..."
Post 121135 by davidstandaford deleted for the following reason: It's hard to get away from feeling like the presentation in that youtube video is pretty skeezy; I'm not sure this is really a great idea for a post. -- cortex
Toxic Atheism: Don't Put Your Lips On It!
Post 121130 by Fritz Langwedge deleted for the following reason: This thread seems to be the Same Old Argument about atheists vs theists and not even done in a particularly interesting way. If we're going to have a discussion we've had a hundred times before it might be better to have more than a single GRR Salon post about it to kick things off. Thanks for understanding. -- jessamyn
2012-10-19
State of Minnesota attempts to limit free acces to education
Post 121050 by specialk420 deleted for the following reason: If this post is about the state limiting, or trying to limit, access to Coursera it should probably mention that somewhere in the post somewhere. Otherwise using Slate's "gotcha" headline is making this post look like something that it isn't. Maybe try again tomorrow? -- jessamyn
2012-10-18
It is a giant planet with an interior of liquid beef and pork into which 1,000 Earths would fit.
Post 121019 by heyho deleted for the following reason: Double. Twin meat planets locked forever in a cosmic ballet. -- LobsterMitten
Matt, shush, because the sofa bears don't know...
Post 121008 by nickrussell deleted for the following reason: There's a big open thread on the debate and while I can totally see a "here are debate memes" thread, a one-off video during election season has been deleted before and is now deleted again. -- jessamyn
Silence Has the Rusty Taste of Shame
Post 120993 by sendai sleep master deleted for the following reason: we have an hours old currently open thread talking about rape and rape culture. An account of a sexual assault is not, on its own, clearly something that makes a good post for metafilter. -- jessamyn
2012-10-17
Death of Democracy?
Post 120973 by jutepanama deleted for the following reason: Heya, if this is worth posting about it'd be good to have a little more substance/context in the post. -- cortex
2012-10-16
Closest ever exo-planet
Post 120953 by DataPacRat deleted for the following reason: Seems like there's a little more info in this simultaneous post, so we'll go with that one. -- cortex
Dieu Et Mon Droit
Post 120930 by jet_manifesto deleted for the following reason: Puzzles are cute and all but oblique viral ad that asks for access to your webcam at the word go is not really generating a lot of love here. -- cortex
Zombie Peanuts!
Post 120927 by Renoroc deleted for the following reason: Looks like this is just Buzzfeed helpfully making a gallery on their own domain out of this guy's work that we've seen before. -- cortex
The economics of despair
Post 120920 by Schroder deleted for the following reason: Anything related to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is difficult to do well on Metafilter, so a having single link to a news story on this (admittedly interesting) topic is maybe a bit thin. Maybe flesh this out a bit and try again tomorrow? -- goodnewsfortheinsane
2012-10-15
Only he could be so bold...
Post 120912 by Strange Interlude deleted for the following reason: This is not really a subject on which rickrolling-style jokes are going to work here. -- restless_nomad
Portrait of the Artist as Strung Out
Post 120905 by outlandishmarxist deleted for the following reason: The Picture of Dorian Zwei. -- cortex
2012-10-14
Election 2012: Jocks v Nerds
Post 120882 by East Manitoba Regional Junior Kabaddi Champion '94 deleted for the following reason: "Homophobic group is homophobic" isn't really going to go anywhere but "look at those assholes." -- restless_nomad