2012-11-30

I am a cross between Steve Jobs and Leonardo da Vinci.

Post 122373 by Chrysostom deleted for the following reason: Nakamatsuviously. -- cortex

I spend my cash on looking flash and grabbing your attention

Post 122330 by Gilgongo deleted for the following reason: Sadly, a double. ('com' vs 'co.uk' domain means it wasn't caught in posting autosearch) -- taz

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

"...this Pyongyang-born heart-throb is every woman's dream come true."

Post 122279 by marienbad deleted for the following reason: Double. -- taz

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

What's the deal with Storylane?

Post 122249 by Xoder deleted for the following reason: I think you meant this for Ask MetaFilter? -- mathowie

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

It's no real pleasure in life.

Post 122172 by BoringPostcards deleted for the following reason: Double. -- taz

"It seems to be more of a phenomenon found in the west."

Post 122161 by Greg Nog deleted for the following reason: hoax! -- mathowie

The pale blue (and red, and orange, and green) dot.

Post 122154 by dmd deleted for the following reason: Double. -- 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

I don't get paid enough for this...

Post 122144 by Yellow deleted for the following reason: It's sort of an interesting idea but the blurby nature of this and the aggressive "click here ten times and also SEE JOB INFO ON OUR SITE" presentation is pretty blech. -- cortex

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

Stalin gave birth to the Tea Party

Post 122118 by naight deleted for the following reason: Sorry, contentious op-eds don't make for good posts on MeFi. -- mathowie

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

Katamari Damacy creator releases next game for $5 to benefit LA Gamespace

Post 122097 by agregoli deleted for the following reason: Hi - we can't have links to open Kickstarter stuff here. Can you repost after the funding period has closed please? Thank you. -- jessamyn

Test Post

Post 122092 by pb deleted for the following reason: Test complete! -- pb

"Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art to Close on Black Friday"

Post 122076 by La Cieca deleted for the following reason: Neither spoof nor hack is really be super post-worthy if it's just "person pretending to be rich person says things we'd like to think rich person would actually say". -- cortex

Congratulations to Dr. Tom Osborne

Post 122074 by huskerfan deleted for the following reason: Linking to your own content on the front page of Metafilter is a bannable violation of the site guidelines. -- cortex

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

It's a God Awful Small Affair

Post 122042 by zeoslap deleted for the following reason: Maybe a post when there's actual news rather than just news about how they aren't sharing any news yet? -- cortex

Transmitted via Birdwave

Post 122040 by 23 deleted for the following reason: Heya, this seems mostly to be "a book has been released" which isn't really a very strong basis for a post and the presentation here is kind of dog-tilting-head-to-one-side to boot. -- cortex

2012-11-19

What's in the dumpster?

Post 122019 by bq deleted for the following reason: dumpster dove -- cortex

"The Jews of Southeast Asia"

Post 122002 by destrius deleted for the following reason: I feel like if there's some substantial and interesting non-flamebait content in here it'd be better to make a post that just presented that without the cheeky framing above the fold. -- cortex

2012-11-18

Dumb Ways To Die - A metro PSA

Post 121983 by Zarkonnen deleted for the following reason: Double. -- restless_nomad

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

The tech team behind Obama's reelection

Post 121965 by peacay deleted for the following reason: Double. -- 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

NO MORE TWINKIES?!

Post 121908 by Yellow deleted for the following reason: This is our third Twinkie! Full now. -- taz

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

Goldie Blox

Post 121895 by gruchall deleted for the following reason: No kickstarter posts, no matter how worthy. -- jessamyn

The frump factor and Holly Petraeus

Post 121887 by Argyle deleted for the following reason: Maybe post it in yesterdays' post about Petraeus? This Op-Ed doesn't seem to need its own post. -- mathowie

"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

California genetic food vote is no victory for science

Post 121873 by Strass deleted for the following reason: needs less soapbox more "this is something neat I found on the web" -- jessamyn

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

Mine is an Evil Laugh!! BWAHAhahaha*cough, cough*hahaha!!

Post 121850 by quin deleted for the following reason: Alas, seen it -- 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

The well-meaning staff seems to realize that this is not a real restaurant.

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

The tickling was legal.

Post 121815 by hippybear deleted for the following reason: Eh, if the news is that the older shocking news is not what actually happened I'm not sure we need a post for that, especially with all parties apparently taking the "let us speak no more of this" approach to the subject. -- cortex

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

Lovely new ambient soundscapes.

Post 121775 by Dean358 deleted for the following reason: Unless there's something really subtle but interesting going on there, this seems like it's just a link to a page telling people they can buy Eno's new album. -- cortex

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

Tickle Me, Elmo?

Post 121769 by Yakuman deleted for the following reason: This not the right title, primary source, or timing for a post about this, if this ever even needs a post. Let's let TMZ handle tabloid duties. -- 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

How does Tigger keep his bounce?

Post 121739 by insert.witticism.here deleted for the following reason: Double. -- LobsterMitten

A Creative Catharsis

Post 121733 by Pope Guilty deleted for the following reason: Double. -- taz

2012-11-10

South by Somewhere

Post 121729 by four panels deleted for the following reason: Double. -- restless_nomad

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

Surveillance Camera Man

Post 121726 by ssg deleted for the following reason: Double. -- mathowie

Stop What You’re Doing And Look At Dogs Underwater!

Post 121722 by ZenMasterThis deleted for the following reason: Double. -- LobsterMitten

Fantasyland -- Frank Rich on the GOP and delusion

Post 121708 by shivohum deleted for the following reason: There are already a couple of post-election round-up threads where you can post this; 1, 2. -- taz

2012-11-09

I can haz, renewable energyz?

Post 121706 by special-k deleted for the following reason: Poster's request. -- restless_nomad

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

"You are so much better than I was."

Post 121679 by brainwane deleted for the following reason: This is a great video and it was a really nice speech but you've copy/pasted the text here and then linked to something you've made which, while it's cool that you did the work, makes this less okay for MetaFilter. -- jessamyn

Bromley locksmiths

Post 121670 by TristanWood deleted for the following reason: Self-link; banned. -- taz

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

Have you gone on a Mental Diet?

Post 121651 by Debbianne deleted for the following reason: This is an uninteresting, wandering 12-year old essay, sorry. -- mathowie

A Home at the End of Google Earth

Post 121645 by rhapsodie deleted for the following reason: Double. -- mathowie

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

The Republicans Failed To Win the Dead Microscopic Sea Creature Vote

Post 121635 by COD deleted for the following reason: Double. -- taz

2012-11-07

I Know a Lot About You

Post 121620 by binturong deleted for the following reason: *holds envelope against be-turbaned head* -- cortex

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 Voting Machines Altering Votes

Post 121599 by sarastro deleted for the following reason: This has been covered pretty well in the existing election thread from earlier today. -- mathowie

The "Creepy Cameraman"

Post 121594 by mrgrimm deleted for the following reason: Double. -- mathowie

2012-11-05

The Real Aryans

Post 121582 by deo rei deleted for the following reason: -- goodnewsfortheinsane

Dreamliner!

Post 121571 by Yellow deleted for the following reason: Seems like a neat plane, but this is just a sort of shortish puff piece. Maybe there's a more substantial post to be made about the history and making of the 787? -- cortex

Ia! Ia! Romney Fhtagn!

Post 121564 by Guy Smiley deleted for the following reason: #predictablehashtagdeletionreasonjoke -- cortex

Election 2012: Domo Arigato, Larry Sabato

Post 121561 by rcade deleted for the following reason: This needs to be in metatalk -- jessamyn

What magazines / newsletters should an businessperson / entrepreneur in D.C. subscribe to in order to get connected?

Post 121560 by kindel deleted for the following reason: I think this is supposed to go to AskMe? -- jessamyn

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

See, your day wasn't so bad after all....

Post 121472 by HuronBob deleted for the following reason: Double. -- jessamyn

Seeking Renaissance Bro to Assimilate into Existing Bro Community

Post 121469 by Cash4Lead deleted for the following reason: Isn't this just a "look at these douchebags" post? -- jessamyn

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