2014-03-31
Gym bro trolls the Internet as a feminist
Post 137886 by ChuckRamone deleted for the following reason: I'm not sure this needs to be a post, but it sure needs to not read like a proxy for Gawker or a personal blog if it is one. -- cortex
2014-03-29
2014-03-28
Hija de tu madre!
Post 137839 by Slap*Happy deleted for the following reason: This list is maybe a little slight on its own, but could be great combined with something else (more context/explanation about that list for Spanish, other languages...)? -- LobsterMitten
Save Fulbright
Post 137837 by divabat deleted for the following reason: Sorry, I agree this is important but a "get the word out" type post with an active petition/campaign won't fly on Mefi. -- LobsterMitten
Dungeon Module Most Of Them
Post 137836 by griphus deleted for the following reason: Sorry, it seems like the main collection isn't viewable unless one is logged into Pinterest. -- LobsterMitten
Why Aging and Working Makes us Happy in 4 Charts
Post 137829 by piercestanley deleted for the following reason: This is a self-link and you are banned. -- restless_nomad
2014-03-27
The Effect of Medical Marijuana Laws on Crime
Post 137818 by save alive nothing that breatheth deleted for the following reason: Maybe you can re-post this without the personal editorial advocacy / imperative. Or contact us if you'd like to edit. -- taz
Who was the guy who walked in on Obama during the "Osama" speech?
Post 137811 by modbom deleted for the following reason: This should go over in Ask Metafilter. -- restless_nomad
2014-03-26
This should give women confidence at the negotiation table!
Post 137779 by Melismata deleted for the following reason: This is a really slight little piece on a touchy topic. -- restless_nomad
Hi Pluto!
Post 137775 by cashman deleted for the following reason: Sorry, this is a kind of humor that just falls flat here. -- restless_nomad
This American Bro: A Portrait of the Worst Guy Ever
Post 137774 by Faint of Butt deleted for the following reason: I'm sorry but if we don't do "hey look at this terrible person" then I guess we're not doing "hey look at this hypothetical terrible person" either. -- goodnewsfortheinsane
2014-03-25
2B or not 2B
Post 137759 by Chocolate Pickle deleted for the following reason: Blurby little Daily Mail "ha ha revenge" piece is pretty thin stuff for a post. -- cortex
We Make Tech Sexy
Post 137731 by azazello deleted for the following reason: This seems like an ad for a kind of bleh bikini-babes-and-gadgets magazine -- is there some context that makes it more interesting than I am understanding? -- LobsterMitten
2014-03-24
"I'm an immortal god from outer space."
Post 137727 by Doublewhiskeycokenoice deleted for the following reason: Please add these links to the obit post that we already have. GWAR.I.P. -- jessamyn
2014-03-23
Raise your Bear Stats
Post 137694 by mikeand1 deleted for the following reason: Sorry, no open Kickstarters. Ok to post it again once the fundraising is closed. -- LobsterMitten
2014-03-21
Everybody Dance Now
Post 137660 by jquinby deleted for the following reason: Two long days we carried this uncomfortable hunk of youtube around on our front page. -- cortex
We humans got it all, we perform the miracles: Kate Bush to perform live
Post 137655 by porn in the woods deleted for the following reason: Great news for Kate Bush fans, but "this artist will be playing some shows, here's the dates" is really thin for a post. -- cortex
2014-03-20
Portland Hotel Society (and of course the poor) take a kicking.
Post 137640 by qinn deleted for the following reason: This is an issue you are too personally close to to post on here. Someone unconnected can build a post if they want to. -- restless_nomad
2014-03-19
This Mother Tore Off Labels And Nurtured Her Son’s Hidden Genius
Post 137603 by OhSusannah deleted for the following reason: Heya, posts really need to not have "this is my opinion about this" or discussion-prompt question stuff in them to work for the front page of Metafilter. -- cortex
Hack the Planet!
Post 137600 by chunking express deleted for the following reason: *quickdraws two floppy disks, shoots post* -- cortex
2014-03-18
Courtney Love solves ALL THE MYSTERIES
Post 137584 by nevercalm deleted for the following reason: Maybe just mention this in the open thread, since it's already been a pretty good omnibus of MH370-related links? -- cortex
The most plausible theory yet for missing flight MH370?
Post 137566 by 0bvious deleted for the following reason: Hey, sorry but the existing MH370 thread is very much still active, and Goodfellow's hypothesis is being discussed there as well. -- goodnewsfortheinsane
2014-03-17
Happy St. Patrick's Day!
Post 137560 by jason's_planet deleted for the following reason: Farts are the universal language, but I'm afraid this is still too slight for a post. -- LobsterMitten
2014-03-16
Tyler, The Incarcerated
Post 137511 by Fizz deleted for the following reason: Not sure why this is a post for MetaFilter, seems to be just "celebrity gets arrested" news, which isn't really our thing? -- LobsterMitten
David Brenner dead
Post 137510 by anothermug deleted for the following reason: Just an obit link is a bit thin; maybe put together a more substantial post about him and try again tomorrow? -- LobsterMitten
2014-03-15
Comedian David Brenner has died at age 78
Post 137504 by shockingbluamp deleted for the following reason: Hey, an obit post without a link to an obit is a little weird - let's see if we can get a little more context and/or linkage on this one. -- restless_nomad
2014-03-14
Will it B̶l̶e̶n̶d̶ Crush?
Post 137475 by GrapeApiary deleted for the following reason: Sorry, but this is actually a fundraiser, which is against posting guidelines. -- taz
2014-03-13
What were you wearing?
Post 137447 by alms deleted for the following reason: This is sort of an "outrage filter" post about something we have covered and discussed a whole lot on the site. If it seems like an issue we need to discuss more, maybe it can part of a more in-depth post that addresses new/different aspects of the topic. -- taz
"Richer and fuller and warmer and fatter and yummier!"
Post 137444 by flapjax at midnite deleted for the following reason: Hey, yeah, sorry -- please do repost when the Kickstarter campaign is over! -- taz
2014-03-12
63,419 yrs is a long time to wait for a backup to complete.
Post 137421 by Dr. Fetish deleted for the following reason: Eh, I see a few funny let's-do-old-media-math comments near the top but overall this looks like just a Slashdot thread with people saying pretty normal Slashdotty things about data backup? -- cortex
Free to Be, or Not to Be?
Post 137415 by cenoxo deleted for the following reason: This is a short op-ed that seems to rely mostly on just-so stories and gender essentialism and it will not go over well here. -- goodnewsfortheinsane
Aviation Safety Resources
Post 137414 by mlis deleted for the following reason: Excellent link, surprised it hasn't been an FPP before now. So I'm sorry to do this but the current MH370 thread is very much still active — maybe repost this in a week or two when it's much less likely to dilute discussion of a major aviation incident? Again, apologies for being a spoilsport here. -- goodnewsfortheinsane
2014-03-11
2014-03-10
Best metal video ever!
Post 137387 by k8lin deleted for the following reason: Slo-mo corgi is very cute but this is juuust a little slight for a post. -- LobsterMitten
2014-03-09
While Ukraine explodes, China quietly takes over Zimbabwe
Post 137340 by ellieBOA deleted for the following reason: Sorry, this article is reading as weirdly slanted; it's an interesting subject, maybe try another post with some better sources on the China-in-Africa stuff? -- LobsterMitten
2014-03-08
RIP Bartcop
Post 137315 by sensate deleted for the following reason: Sorry to hear this, but any fundraising at all is a no-go for the front page. Might reframe and post again tomorrow without the fundraiser link? -- LobsterMitten
2014-03-07
Here, Try on Some of My Shoes
Post 137266 by w0mbat deleted for the following reason: This is punch-in-the-gut sort of Op/Ed thing dealing with child abuse, sexual abuse/rape, murder and disability, that also seems like it's coming out of nowhere unless one is already involved in this particular discussion already. Probably better to try this again with more context, in a way that offers more options for thoughtful discussion than rage and fury in response? Please contact us if you have questions. -- taz
Online Physics Class Taught By Brian Greene
Post 137265 by Ipsifendus deleted for the following reason: Hey, this seems to be just an announcement that there will eventually ("soon") be a class; better to post about it once the class is available or once there's actually something for folks to do or read? -- LobsterMitten
2014-03-06
Great for a 1-2 minute quick cry
Post 137233 by captain cosine deleted for the following reason: Kind of cute as an idea, but the blog has only six entries, making this pretty durn thin as a post. -- taz
2014-03-05
I guess there's some bugs to work out.
Post 137217 by Insurance Hitman deleted for the following reason: This is not a good way to post to metafilter. -- cortex
The Yellow King Theory
Post 137211 by alexoscar deleted for the following reason: Heya, seems like this could probably just go in this recent thread. -- cortex
Not that YOU need to read this...
Post 137193 by HuronBob deleted for the following reason: You can appeal to my emotion all you want, I'm still filing this under bandwagon I'm afraid. -- goodnewsfortheinsane
2014-03-04
Brick by brick
Post 137182 by Blazecock Pileon deleted for the following reason: *steps on post barefoot in middle of night, winces, shouts NOT THIS AGAIN* -- cortex
Periodic revolution.
Post 137176 by Caskeum deleted for the following reason: Adulthood is me refraining from like seven different jokes I could make about this being a double. -- cortex
The Manifesto of Ascendancy for the Modern American Nigger
Post 137172 by eric1halfb deleted for the following reason: "He just won an Oscar" is kind of weird non-context for an eight-year-old essay and not really the best justification pullquoting the word "nigger" on the front page. -- cortex
Ye shall find him in the club.
Post 137162 by ericbop deleted for the following reason: Jehovah's Witnesses, Deaf culture, and hip hop — not a combination that will go down well here in the form of one humorous video, however humorous, sorry. -- goodnewsfortheinsane
2014-03-03
Think you are safe with a Dead Bolt? Duh huh...
Post 137150 by shockingbluamp deleted for the following reason: This is sort of old news on the internet. Is there something that makes it into a thing that would make a good post today and not just a general PSA? -- jessamyn
This is Waves MetaFilter.
Post 137141 by Silky Slim deleted for the following reason: I feel like I owe everyone who decides to try and post this to Metafilter one of those stern parental hugs that manages to convey both a measure of opprobrium and a fundamental sense of understanding and care. -- cortex
I blame the tide metaphor.
Post 137128 by MisantropicPainforest deleted for the following reason: Pretty short blog/editorial piece on a recurring topic is not super great material for a post. -- cortex
2014-03-02
This Weekend kicked off the Houston Rodeo
Post 137119 by Zandile Williams deleted for the following reason: Hey there, this seems to be just a link to a short article about the BBQ cookoff, which is not really the kind of thing Metafilter posts are usually about. Check out the guidelines and feel free to drop us a note at the contact form if you'd like to talk about it in more detail. -- LobsterMitten
"It's sad and absurd"
Post 137113 by kyrademon deleted for the following reason: Between this being predictable those-people-did-that-thing and it not actually being finalized, this is probably better off going away until it gets nailed down. -- restless_nomad
When may I shoot a student?
Post 137103 by monolith deleted for the following reason: Sorry, the inflammatory title makes this piece not a great way to post on a hot button issue like gun control, esp about a bill not even passed. -- LobsterMitten
2014-03-01
The Red Wedding Gets Yakety Saxed
Post 137090 by tybeet deleted for the following reason: This was kind of slight to begin with and people are really not loving the combo. -- LobsterMitten