Post 148468 by Miko deleted for the following reason: Oddly enough we just had a post on Mesmer; maybe put this over there? -- LobsterMitten
2015-03-31
2015-03-30
"The opinion won’t back up in his brain and kill him."
Post 148461 by NoraReed deleted for the following reason: Sorry, this is a bit hodge-podge, with the first post very briefly explaining ironic misandry (this might be a good basis for a longer post), and the second sort of making a quick cheap joke about mansplaining = ejaculate, and we've had quite a few "mansplaining" conversation already. Think about another way to go with this? Contact us if you have questions. -- taz
2015-03-29
Dog.
Post 148429 by showbiz_liz deleted for the following reason: I am actively sad to delete this as a double because it is just what I need right now. -- restless_nomad
If you look after the sense, the sounds will look after themselves
Post 148428 by hoist with his own pet aardvark deleted for the following reason: Double. -- restless_nomad
2015-03-27
I even have a beard.
Post 148365 by joseph conrad is fully awesome deleted for the following reason: Hey, yeah, this looks like it might be a better fit as an addition to your philosophy post from yesterday than as a second post today, maybe add it as a comment? -- cortex
2015-03-26
The latest skirmish in the culture wars: Reed College vs. the MRA Troll
Post 148347 by LeRoienJaune deleted for the following reason: We deleted a previous post about this guy and I think the logic still holds. -- restless_nomad
Pommes Frites Building on 2nd Ave in the East Village Collapsed
Post 148342 by wendyfairy deleted for the following reason: This is horrible but breaking news, let's wait a bit until there's more solid info. -- LobsterMitten
Yes, you ARE freaking out...man.
Post 148339 by Cookiebastard deleted for the following reason: Sorry, looks like the fundraiser is still open, and that's a no-go for us. Maybe post again once it's done? -- LobsterMitten
#BrosSwipingBros
Post 148325 by cendawanita deleted for the following reason: This strikes me as a questionable hack or prank and either way it's a bit on the thin side for a post. -- goodnewsfortheinsane
"Are you sure that's a real god?"
Post 148319 by harold_dumbacher deleted for the following reason: This seems to have some serious framing problems, sorry. -- restless_nomad
2015-03-25
With a mnifty mneumonic. Or mnot so mnifty, as the case may be.
Post 148302 by joseph conrad is fully awesome deleted for the following reason: I do dig the rant for rants' sake, but as a short personal rant about a gross mnemonic they remember from school this is pretty thin for a post. -- cortex
No ropeclimbing?
Post 148294 by auntie maim deleted for the following reason: Heya, the archival footage is interesting but it looks like this is ultimately just a promotional video for a currently-in-progress fundraising campaign, which isn't kosher for the front page. -- cortex
2015-03-24
Like Omegle meets Rosetta Stone
Post 148282 by oceanjesse deleted for the following reason: Links that are just to apps make for less-great Metafilter posts, since people would have to download and try the app to talk much about it. -- restless_nomad
Oh you pretty thing
Post 148272 by joseph conrad is fully awesome deleted for the following reason: This chart is very fun but has made the rounds before. -- LobsterMitten
Your tension has been exterminated
Post 148268 by hoist with his own pet aardvark deleted for the following reason: Double. -- LobsterMitten
2015-03-23
Man-tears are too high in sodium and are just empty calories
Post 148250 by Lemurrhea deleted for the following reason: This seems like ground we've trodden pretty thoroughly recently. We've had a MRA post this month, Elam a month ago, etc, plus do we want to be linking to these hate sites? -- LobsterMitten
2015-03-22
In College and Hiding From Scary Ideas
Post 148204 by crazy with stars deleted for the following reason: We've had this argument several times recently, and this op-ed doesn't seem like a major advance on the previouslies. -- LobsterMitten
Ska Or Improv?
Post 148198 by a manly man person who is male and masculine deleted for the following reason: This is maybe a little thin/not ready for prime time? -- LobsterMitten
2015-03-21
Document Freedom Day is March 24th
Post 148187 by ShanShen deleted for the following reason: This isn't so much a cool thing on the web as a call to action, which doesn't work as a post, sorry. -- restless_nomad
2015-03-20
At the Flick of a Switch
Post 148149 by Cool Papa Bell deleted for the following reason: at first I was like ヽ(•‿•)ノ but then I was all (╯°□°）╯︵ ┻━┻ -- cortex
Nothing about us, without us
Post 148133 by MartinWisse deleted for the following reason: Ah, yes looks like that makes it a double, sorry. -- goodnewsfortheinsane
Male Standards of Beauty around the Globe
Post 148132 by manderin deleted for the following reason: Sorry to be a spoilsport here but this is maybe a tiny bit on the thin side, given the complexity and sensitivity topic. -- goodnewsfortheinsane
2015-03-19
Banned in PDX?
Post 148129 by Joseph Gurl deleted for the following reason: The guy's a jerk. Frankly that's a poor basis for a post generally, perhaps more so after all the talk we've had about where to set the bar for posts on sexual violence. Also, I'd say maybe let's just not give him any more attention. -- goodnewsfortheinsane
So That's What Voting Against The I Love Puppies Act Looks Like
Post 148118 by NoxAeternum deleted for the following reason: Sorry, this is absurd, but "jackass politician is jackass in front of children" isn't much to hang a post on. -- LobsterMitten
Is this article problematic?
Post 148114 by young_son deleted for the following reason: This is a lazy fight-picking op-ed and we've been around this 'lol hipster liberal arts sjws' tree plenty of times. -- LobsterMitten
"I do not want to pay to be a girl."
Post 148111 by joseph conrad is fully awesome deleted for the following reason: Double. -- LobsterMitten
Cat Scam
Post 148108 by Gilbert deleted for the following reason: Fluffy though this cat's tummy is, I think this is a bit thin for a post - but would go well in the other recent pranky photocopies of web memes at university thread. -- LobsterMitten
2015-03-18
I watched the Randy Quaid porno so you don’t have to
Post 148099 by Joakim Ziegler deleted for the following reason: It's really not clear why anyone could conceivably want to even read a recap of that. The things I do for you people... -- restless_nomad
Nikola Tesla
Post 148094 by cwest deleted for the following reason: Hey, sorry, but just 'watch this 90 minute tv show' isn't a great fit as a post here. -- LobsterMitten
Open-carry activism is a thing that happens in America
Post 148086 by averysmallcat deleted for the following reason: This is an op-ed about an inflammatory topic featuring some angry dudes, and as such it's not a promising basis for a good discussion here. -- LobsterMitten
Gunmen Kill Tourists in Tunis Museum Attack
Post 148085 by marienbad deleted for the following reason: This is terrible, but it's breaking news and doesn't need to be a Mefi post right now - we can wait until there's analysis/more known. -- LobsterMitten
2015-03-17
"a fractured parliament and no clear winner"
Post 148058 by andoatnp deleted for the following reason: There is no need to jump the gun and post about elections that don't even have official results out - a lot of these links are really thin and speculative, and we can get a much better post in a few days. -- restless_nomad
Hummingbird lost, hummingbird found
Post 148056 by gingerbeer deleted for the following reason: Links aren't working - drop us a line with the working ones and we can reinstate. -- restless_nomad
We're schocked, Schocked.
Post 148042 by tivalasvegas deleted for the following reason: A bit thin as just political newsfilter; maybe wait to post until there more analysis of this? -- LobsterMitten
A termite walks into the bar and asks, "Is the bar tender here?"
Post 148041 by blahblahblah deleted for the following reason: I'm loath to deny anyone jokes, because jokes are the best, but we've had reddit joke threads in the recent enough past that I don't think it's time for another one. -- LobsterMitten
Suffering Common Core
Post 148031 by sp160n deleted for the following reason: Sorry, looks like this is subscription-only, so not workable as a link here. -- LobsterMitten
2015-03-16
What's the deal with Stonehenge?
Post 148020 by GuyZero deleted for the following reason: His sign language stylings have already mesmerized us over here. -- LobsterMitten
A rumor + a leaf = a year suspension for an 11-year old
Post 148011 by Mr.Know-it-some deleted for the following reason: That's a super dumb situation, for sure, but I'm not sure it needs a Metafilter post and when you're literally framing something as "your outrage of the day" this isn't really a good approach to making a front page post in any case. -- cortex
Veteran Vision Project
Post 148004 by Ben Trismegistus deleted for the following reason: Heya, this seems cool, but Kickstarter-type stuff needs to wait until the funding campaign is over before it can go on the front page. Would be totally find to do this over next month. -- cortex
Friend for real? IN PERSON?
Post 147993 by Yellow deleted for the following reason: These fish have already been fucked. -- cortex
2015-03-14
Help me convert this recipe please. Complication pi.
Post 147942 by slipthought deleted for the following reason: Oops, looks like you meant to post this to AskMetafilter - go ahead and put it over there instead. -- LobsterMitten
2015-03-13
The truth about styes, according to NY's finest
Post 147917 by a lungful of dragon deleted for the following reason: See previous deletion. -- cortex
"What is culture, if not a set of prejudices?"
Post 147912 by zarq deleted for the following reason: I just met you / and this is crazy / but here's last month's post / Karl Me Maybe -- cortex
I'm sorry, Lord. I've done so many bad things.
Post 147902 by urbanwhaleshark deleted for the following reason: It's sort of gross and frustrating, for sure, but interested-parties-will-try-to-edit-wikipedia isn't a new or new-to-Metafilter phenomenon and this doesn't seem like a particularly substantial new take on it such that we really need another police-misbehavior post right now. -- cortex
Varoufakis at home
Post 147896 by chavenet deleted for the following reason: This is interesting to me in a "what news media report when there's no actual news" sort of way, but it is all kind of superficial IMO and there's just not much there beyond the media pablum and human interest angles. Fine if this were part of a slightly broader Greece/euro/etc. post I'd think, but a bit thin to stand on its own, and it doesn't seem to be received very well, sorry. -- goodnewsfortheinsane
2015-03-12
poop dot bike
Post 147889 by NoraReed deleted for the following reason: This is funny (I guess?) but thin and covered pretty well in spirit by the previous post. -- restless_nomad
He aten't not dead.
Post 147862 by curuinor deleted for the following reason: Sorry, going with the slightly earlier one, but please post your good stuff in there. -- LobsterMitten
R.I.P. Sir Terry Pratchett
Post 147860 by artsandsci deleted for the following reason: Waiting for a meatier post -- LobsterMitten
R.I.P. Sir Terry Pratchett
Post 147859 by brilliantmistake deleted for the following reason: Waiting for a meatier post -- LobsterMitten
Terry Pratchett has passed.
Post 147858 by Evilspork deleted for the following reason: Waiting for a meatier post. -- LobsterMitten
Terry Pratchett has died
Post 147857 by brainwane deleted for the following reason: Waiting for a meatier post. -- LobsterMitten
Sir Terry Pratchett has died
Post 147856 by bitter-girl.com deleted for the following reason: Sites are hammered, plus let's wait for a post with more to say about him than just the bare fact. -- LobsterMitten
Women's faces in Disney/Pixar movies
Post 147855 by clawsoon deleted for the following reason: I know we've had another post illustrating this exact phenomenon, although I'm not finding the link right now. -- LobsterMitten
Jony hands Tim the laptop and he forgot to mill out the extra USB ports
Post 147852 by alms deleted for the following reason: Eh, it's sort of a one-note joke and it depends on the bait-and-switch presentation. It doesn't seem to be received very well, I think it's just a bit on the thin side to stand on its own as a post, sorry. -- goodnewsfortheinsane
2015-03-11
Feel the Steaktosterone!
Post 147821 by snortasprocket deleted for the following reason: kind of amusing, but pretty darn thin with just a few image posts -- taz
2015-03-10
Doubts from Death Row
Post 147795 by holborne deleted for the following reason: Sorry, we've seen the Webb info recently and the case itself a couple times before. -- LobsterMitten
Current Reddit CEO Takes the Stand in SV Discrimination Case
Post 147785 by Occam's Aftershave deleted for the following reason: This kind of Silicon Valley bad behavior has been on the radar a lot lately and it sounds like this is an account of just one day of testimony in the case; maybe wait until there's a wrap-up of the whole thing, or a judgment? -- LobsterMitten
2015-03-09
Florida officials ban the use of the term, "climate change."
Post 147772 by agatha_magatha deleted for the following reason: This is indeed totally boneheaded, but it's already linked in the active discussion in climate change post from a couple days ago, maybe better to take this discussion over there too. -- LobsterMitten
2015-03-08
"Islam is Privilege"
Post 147732 by jeffburdges deleted for the following reason: This is not an op-Ed that's going to lead to worthwhile discussion. -- restless_nomad
2015-03-07
This is your brain. This is your brain on Windows 93.
Post 147706 by Room 641-A deleted for the following reason: Neat that they kept working on it, but if it's only been a few months since the previous post this is pretty doublish. -- cortex
2015-03-06
Ferguson’s government was run like a racket
Post 147677 by standardasparagus deleted for the following reason: Double. I love T-NC's work, but I think this would work better as comments in the existing thread from two days ago. -- mathowie
Matt Haughey's Community Slack?
Post 147670 by honest knave deleted for the following reason: It's big news and Slack is pretty cool, but there needs to be a lot more meat to the not-just-what's-on-Metatalk bit for this to make sense as a post over here. -- cortex
2015-03-05
Shuttle MiniPress Alternatives
Post 147621 by probablysteve deleted for the following reason: Ooops, you meant this for ask mefi, right? -- mathowie
2015-03-04
"Also, alas, that interpretation would render Purim a big snooze."
Post 147588 by andoatnp deleted for the following reason: We already have a Purim post and this is a weirdly politicized angle on an extremely personal and sensitive subject. -- restless_nomad
Supremacy Clause, what's that?
Post 147571 by leotrotsky deleted for the following reason: Heya, we've got an open recent-developments-in-state-level-SSM post from a couple days ago where this has come up, let's just keep it there for now. -- cortex
2015-03-03
A glimpse into the world of hacking in Russia
Post 147550 by averysmallcat deleted for the following reason: Metafilter posts need to be framed in impersonal terms as a matter of house style, sorry. Feel free to take another swing at this tomorrow. -- restless_nomad
"What does it mean to be inclusive?"
Post 147541 by davidstandaford deleted for the following reason: Looks like the previous link covers very similar ground and I'm not sure warring op-eds are going to add a lot to the conversation here. -- restless_nomad
Iseb: The Worm Maiden
Post 147539 by sidereal deleted for the following reason: Yeah, looks like the site is down; maybe we can try again in a few days or whenever they come back online? -- LobsterMitten
"I deeply regret that some perceive my being here as political."
Post 147538 by Sleeper deleted for the following reason: Hey, that previous thread is still very much active, so go ahead and put this in there. -- LobsterMitten
Let no one cleave asunder
Post 147524 by sparklemotion deleted for the following reason: Hey, this is basically a press release just announcing the bare fact of the split, but it sounds like a speech later will have more details - probably better to wait until that happens and post then once there's more to discuss? -- LobsterMitten
2015-03-02
We all shine on
Post 147512 by four panels deleted for the following reason: This looks like a substantial interview about Mayer's business achievements etc -- but this pullquote makes it sound like it's focused on an inflammatory claim about gender and tech that's waaaay at the end; maybe try this again with better framing? -- LobsterMitten
Africa
Post 147490 by roomthreeseventeen deleted for the following reason: This is a sad, crappy thing that has happened for sure but it doesn't seem like it's clear yet that there's something beyond "this sad, crappy thing happened" here to make this a great idea for a post. -- cortex