Post 145745 by starbreaker deleted for the following reason: Sorry to be a stickler for protocol but this would probably go over a lot better here without the editorializing language. -- goodnewsfortheinsane
2014-12-31
2014-12-28
AirAsia flight QZ8501 missing.
Post 145680 by Fizz deleted for the following reason: Heya, it's terrible that the plane is missing, but it seems like there still isn't any more concrete info beyond the fact that it's gone missing for unknown reasons and there's no results from the search yet; let's hold off on a post unless and until there's something more to post about. -- cortex
2014-12-27
[CAH] is the No. 1 bestseller in Amazon Toys & Games
Post 145636 by Going To Maine deleted for the following reason: Yeah, kind of feels like a rehash of an earlier post -- mathowie
2014-12-24
2014-12-23
Hooligans Shut Down Brooklyn Bridge (On Your Dime)
Post 145573 by blankdawn deleted for the following reason: This is not, in fact, framing that is going to work on this, even if we need another post on the general topic. Sorry. -- restless_nomad
2014-12-20
obsolete sounds
Post 145500 by Oriole Adams deleted for the following reason: Heya, a post about obsolete/archaic/endangered sounds could be fun but this sort of personalized, discussion-prompt framing isn't really kosher for the front page. -- cortex
2014-12-19
Be Angry.
Post 145487 by MonsieurPsychosis deleted for the following reason: This is really horrible news of something that happened, but not really great for a MeFi post -- mathowie
Who Killed Eric Garner?
Post 145485 by standardasparagus deleted for the following reason: Probably best as a comment in this existing recent thread on Eric Garner and political viewpoints -- mathowie
Apple 'failing to protect Chinese factory workers'
Post 145465 by marienbad deleted for the following reason: A bit on the thin side given the topic, fine to repost later in a more fleshed-out form. -- goodnewsfortheinsane
2014-12-18
Merry Fucking Christmas
Post 145454 by showbiz_liz deleted for the following reason: That sounds like a pain in the ass in the making for sure, but crappy weather forecasts aren't really in and of themselves something that makes sense for the front page of Metafilter. -- cortex
Men Would Rather Receive an Electric Shock than Think.
Post 145451 by rancher deleted for the following reason: This is kind of a thin pop-sci piece for a post; something looking in more detail at the study itself would probably be a better idea if it's worth posting about. In any case, posts to the front page need to not include the poster's personal thoughts or speculation about the subject. -- cortex
2014-12-17
Has every other doll concept been exhausted that we've resorted to this?
Post 145401 by jenfullmoon deleted for the following reason: Hey, sorry, yeah this is super weird and goofy, but just a link to an amazon page isn't great for post -- taz
2014-12-15
#Illridewithyou
Post 145362 by Ruthless Bunny deleted for the following reason: A hashtag and a Twitter account isn't the right kind of content to make for a good post, sorry. -- restless_nomad
2014-12-14
BEWARE THE MAN OF ONE STUDY
Post 145334 by Another Fine Product From The Nonsense Factory deleted for the following reason: Getting flagged heavily since it appears to be a long way around trying to debunk campus rape statistics, better as a comment in the existing thread on the UVA case. -- mathowie
No Dogs Go To Heaven Under Any Circumstances
Post 145292 by East Manitoba Regional Junior Kabaddi Champion '94 deleted for the following reason: ha! ask mefi whoopsie -- mathowie
These boots were made for... you know the rest.
Post 145287 by joseph conrad is fully awesome deleted for the following reason: This was slow to pick up flags but is a pretty thin post. Maybe more of a roundup on future fashion posts to put things in context and offer more background than just a gallery? -- mathowie
2014-12-11
Didn't see this one coming!
Post 145264 by flapjax at midnite deleted for the following reason: Seem like an interesting development, but probably would be better to have a post with a bit more background on the historical context of federal vs. native american drug policy stuff rather than just a short news bit. -- cortex
2014-12-10
Flickr robs photographers who share.
Post 145220 by pjern deleted for the following reason: Heya, seems like a sticky issue but I think if it merits a post we should aim for some more in-depth material than just a short new summary. If you or someone else wants to give it another go with some meatier links about the move and the CC licenses underlying it, that'd be totally fine. -- cortex
2014-12-09
stand-up comedy: Forrest Shaw
Post 145195 by paleyellowwithorange deleted for the following reason: Yeah that was kind of an average comedy set, nothing really notable -- mathowie
"Maybe we’ll find a toy gun that’s been altered by a youngster..."
Post 145185 by quin deleted for the following reason: Hey, your middle link isn't working and Infowars is not generally considered a reliable source. Maybe try again tomorrow? -- restless_nomad
That Stayed: A Conversation on Rape and Wanting for Words
Post 145173 by divined by radio deleted for the following reason: Hey, this is a solid post but we've had a ton of rape-related posts lately and we'd really like the site to do other things, too. -- restless_nomad
2014-12-05
2014-12-04
Nowhere Men
Post 145062 by fearfulsymmetry deleted for the following reason: Hey, there's nowhere for this to go but to laugh at the crazy people, which is a dynamic we try to avoid. -- restless_nomad
Why Should Anyone "Respect" the Law?
Post 145054 by Greg Nog deleted for the following reason: Sorry, I really need to pick one Garner thread to keep and the one immediately following this is more substantial. Feel free to chuck this in the comments there if/when it fits. -- restless_nomad
2014-12-03
2014-12-01
I bet the other Megan Fox could pronounce "eukaryotes' correctly.
Post 144956 by GhostintheMachine deleted for the following reason: This doesn't seem like something that could generate any sort of interesting discussion beyond pointing and laughing -- restless_nomad
Mind your place
Post 144954 by standardasparagus deleted for the following reason: This seems like a relatively minor offshoot of the larger Ferguson issue and doesn't really warrant a separate thread, sorry. -- restless_nomad