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MeTa post:
Grow the hell up.
You people all seem to think that you can sit there
You and I have ever fought, and there are probably many more who can say that, so could you lay off the "You people" bit?
posted to MetaTalk by Brandon Blatcher
at 6:59 PM on July 3, 2008
MeTa post:
Memorial fund?
meatbomb: the major difference between the examples you used & the post here is that none of your (immediate) victims were children
Recently a tornado hit where I live. No one was hurt or killed, thank god, but homes were destroyed. Children lived in those homes. Is it ok to solicit donations here since children will be effected? What about the local sugar refinery explosion that killed 13, injured many, and wrecked the plant, putting a lot of... [more]
posted to MetaTalk by Brandon Blatcher
at 8:00 AM on July 3, 2008
no commenting, no voting like projects.
Projects allows comments and voting.
posted to MetaTalk by Brandon Blatcher
at 11:53 AM on July 3, 2008
MeTa post:
5 minutes of great reading.
That "excellent FPP" is close to unreadable for a non-American.
Don't worry, it was unreadable to many in the American Public School system.
The post was interesting, but it would not be a good idea to see lots of these. It's like the Sixth Sense, it might work once, but from then on the gimmick feels like a cheap, unimaginative hack.
posted to MetaTalk by Brandon Blatcher
at 5:12 AM on July 3, 2008
MeTa post:
Metafilter - lessons learned from the BB problem?
but none of which are particularly satisfactory along the line of answering the question, "can this happen here?"
Yes, it can totally happen here, despite whatever policies or written docs might be easy to find on the site. All it takes is one asshole mod deciding to fling shit. But as Jess said , the mods really seem to like the site and are actively involved in it, so they don't have much incentive to do that.... [more]
posted to MetaTalk by Brandon Blatcher
at 12:22 PM on July 2, 2008
Is the implication that the people over on Boing Boing don't like their site and aren't actively involved in it?
No, the Metamods like their site in a different way, one that probably looks more like love. Remember, all of the mods were pretty active users of the site before actually being asked to do admin stuff, let alone get paid for it. That's a huge difference and one that I think counts in a thousand different ways as to how they'll act as... [more]
posted to MetaTalk by Brandon Blatcher
at 12:55 PM on July 2, 2008
Any particular reason why ya'll "Hide from view" as opposed to actually delete?
posted to MetaTalk by Brandon Blatcher
at 1:07 PM on July 2, 2008
And if you think the shit hit the fan when BoingBoing did this, imagine what would happen if mathowie pulled that kind of stunt here.
I smell fan fiction!
posted to MetaTalk by Brandon Blatcher
at 1:29 PM on July 2, 2008
MeTa post:
Ugh, all RIGHT, mom, I get it.
the preceding 5 (10? 15?) answers that all say the same thing?
They don't all say the same thing. Some are short and terse, while others give longer explanations, a few point out that the OP may not know as much as he thinks, and still others give advice opposite the one marked best answer. I actually think this is a good thing, as people tend to see things a bit differently, so having different ways of saying similar things... [more]
posted to MetaTalk by Brandon Blatcher
at 5:40 AM on July 1, 2008
Of course, they might disagree with what was marked as best answer.
posted to MetaTalk by Brandon Blatcher
at 5:46 AM on July 1, 2008
Questions like being answered by people. It's a social thing, like apes grooming each other.
posted to MetaTalk by Brandon Blatcher
at 8:59 AM on July 1, 2008
Jesus people! You answered my question! Enough!
Actually, no one is talking specifically about your problem, this discussion is about something else. And really, you shouldn't be surprised about passionate responses when you ask whether you should violate someone's express wishes about their property.
posted to MetaTalk by Brandon Blatcher
at 9:35 AM on July 1, 2008
(don't bother answering if you agree & have nothing else to add. you know what to do)
nthing Ubu's answer, he really nails it.
posted to MetaTalk by Brandon Blatcher
at 4:26 PM on July 1, 2008
MeTa post:
It is difficult to get a man to understand something when his job depends on not understanding it.
What part of "...without context a single link youtube music video is a really bad post for metafilter" don't you understand?
That said, I dug the music, but Jessamyn is right, there's no context as why this link was neat, cool, or whatever, despite your mysteriously written post. Seriously, what's the point? You write "Denmark makes a comeback", but a comeback from fucking what? How 'bout you explain that, before you continue... [more]
posted to MetaTalk by Brandon Blatcher
at 8:13 PM on June 28, 2008
From the wikipedia article about Trentemøller:
Trentemøller made his debut in 1997 together with DJ T.O.M. when they formed the first live-house act in Denmark, Trigbag, and started playing concerts all over the globe....In 2007 the song "Moan" by Trentemøller featuring Ane Trolle was a big hit in Denmark as well as a top 30 hit in the Belgium Singles Top 50.
Ok, so Trentemoller is the guy playing keyboard, yes? He's been active since... [more]
posted to MetaTalk by Brandon Blatcher
at 8:28 PM on June 28, 2008
and links to pictures of things everyone thinks are stupider than your stupid callout
Mmm, dinner.
on preview:
I posted something non-ironic, straight forward, without a reference point to a 1973-1986 pop culture waypoint
It was good music. I wish you'd stop being so obtuse and just explain the backstory.
posted to MetaTalk by Brandon Blatcher
at 8:48 PM on June 28, 2008
Googling "danish 1973-1986 pop culture" doesn't seem to get any relevant hits, so anytime you wanna explain what meant, please do. As it is, you're reenacting the worst tendencies of Lost.
posted to MetaTalk by Brandon Blatcher
at 3:07 AM on June 29, 2008
I apologized specifically to the person who wrote the MeTa thread
So, you couldn't hack it.
posted to MetaTalk by Brandon Blatcher
at 5:15 PM on June 29, 2008
Two many kooks in the citchen.
posted to MetaTalk by Brandon Blatcher
at 6:13 PM on June 29, 2008
Barring magical items, though, I'm all for encouraging folks in general to just take a deep breath, drink some iced tea, go for a walk, and then write their email or their metatalk post.
Ok, FINE. I'll go drink the some Long Island Iced Tea and then write you guys.
posted to MetaTalk by Brandon Blatcher
at 5:05 AM on June 30, 2008
but too often jess' mod status seems to overshadow her other merits
Not really. She'll get her ashes hauled in MetaTalk, same as the others. One day they're magnificent people, a real benefit to the human race blah blah and then a week later, they're fucking assholes for deleting someone's special snowflake post/comment/joke etc.
I think Jess gets more flack 'cause she has a drier sense of humor, which can easily fall flat,... [more]
posted to MetaTalk by Brandon Blatcher
at 7:24 AM on June 30, 2008
Oh my. Apologies to all. Interesting link, though.
Ahem: She'll get called on the carpet in MetaTalk, same as the others.
Thanks lh!
posted to MetaTalk by Brandon Blatcher
at 9:48 AM on June 30, 2008
MeTa post:
Post editing ability
I'm torn about this one. On the one hand, it seems useful. On the other hand, it's seems like a coding nightmare (is there a timer counting down? what happens if the user is in the midst of editing when the clock runs out? what happens if it's used to send out digs, then erase them? does the user get to see the rest of the thread while editing?), with the potential for major user abuse.
On the other hand, can't ya just get it right the first time or post another comment?
posted to MetaTalk by Brandon Blatcher
at 8:58 PM on June 28, 2008
The 360 seconds from original post (not unlimited posting) limits the possibility of abuse.
That's six minutes. An asshole can do a lot in six minutes.
posted to MetaTalk by Brandon Blatcher
at 7:24 AM on June 29, 2008
Oh yeah, just for posts would be cool.
posted to MetaTalk by Brandon Blatcher
at 10:34 AM on June 29, 2008
MeTa post:
More than one category for AskMes?
Recently I posted a question that could have been categorized as either "food/drink" or "sports/exercise" (it was about nutrition for strength training)
Actually, the categories you mentioned are "food & drink" or "sports, hobbies, & recreation". Since the main focus of your question was nutrition, I would have chosen neither of those and gone with the "health" category.... [more]
posted to MetaTalk by Brandon Blatcher
at 7:35 AM on June 29, 2008
MeTa post:
Backstabbing is not conducive to intellectual discourse
I could go on and on, referencing Metafilter as well as other sites but why bother?
Whatever happened on other sites shouldn't be brought to Metafilter. You should stick to Malor's behavior on this site, because MetaTalk is about this site.
The fact that you're bringing this other drama here hurts your case. Acursory look at your links of Malor's behavior on this site makes you look hypersensitive along with Malor's immaturity.
posted to MetaTalk by Brandon Blatcher
at 8:07 PM on June 27, 2008
But going forward, I must now ask you publicly to leave my name out of your comments. Make your arguments stand on their own merits.
Look, this basically comes down to the fact that Malor is needling you, throwing out little digs, and you fell for it, getting angry and responding to him about this.
And demanding someone on the internet not use your alias makes you look ignorant, yet full of yourself.
posted to MetaTalk by Brandon Blatcher
at 8:48 PM on June 27, 2008
MeTa post:
Account Closing Protocol
*Locks beef patties in aluminum foil, lights up grill*
posted to MetaTalk by Brandon Blatcher
at 7:52 AM on June 25, 2008
* locks pony in foil, lights up grill*
posted to MetaTalk by Brandon Blatcher
at 8:24 AM on June 25, 2008
Do you have any data on that?
posted to MetaTalk by Brandon Blatcher
at 11:22 AM on June 25, 2008
I don't really know how to make the close button make sense to folks who dislike it
Maybe change the wording and thought behind from disabled to inactive? As in "This account is inactive." Disabled sounds kinda negative and permanent, while inactive is bit more neutral, with no implied time frame.
posted to MetaTalk by Brandon Blatcher
at 11:58 AM on June 25, 2008
I also think there should be different messages for different situations- "This account was banned" vs. "This account was closed by user".
Those strike me as too specific, with people bombarding MetaTalk or emailing the mods with "Why was this account banned" or "Why did user X close her/her account? and when? and I can send them an email? Why not, you're not the boss of me, fuck you!... [more]
posted to MetaTalk by Brandon Blatcher
at 12:54 PM on June 25, 2008
Skin-tone-deafness is the new color-blindness.
Are you saying these jeans make me look fat?
posted to MetaTalk by Brandon Blatcher
at 1:01 PM on June 25, 2008
See, I wondered if what we have right now is not specific enough,
I guess there's a balance of letting users know that someone is no longer on the site vs keeping that someone's privacy. There's probably no "one size fits all" solution.
Why not offer space for the departing haiku suggested earlier or at least a sentence of goodbye? A terminal snark?
Then you deal with... [more]
posted to MetaTalk by Brandon Blatcher
at 1:26 PM on June 25, 2008
That's the last time I agree to let your mom serve us cookies!
You're confusing me with some other black Mefite.
posted to MetaTalk by Brandon Blatcher
at 1:57 PM on June 25, 2008
There is a certain percentage of members that enjoy angry statements.
There's a certain percentage of members that want climbing walls made out of dicks, but we don't let them run the show.
so we don't have a lot of incentive to change it.
Oh look, is that a doughnut?
posted to MetaTalk by Brandon Blatcher
at 2:02 PM on June 25, 2008
Huh?
No, the red one makes your biceps look bigger.
It's like leaving the TV on to keep the 2 year old occupied while you do your taxes
Change it back to Realworld Flava of Ho!
Though not really answering the question at all
I don't know what's complicated about about "some users want a feature you personally don't... [more]
posted to MetaTalk by Brandon Blatcher
at 2:28 PM on June 25, 2008
we'll ban peopl eusing it to harass, stalk or shill to other users
hmmm, this gives new meaning to "This account is diabled."
posted to MetaTalk by Brandon Blatcher
at 3:12 PM on June 25, 2008
Or the "BRB", as I've just now realized one could cynically call it in some instances.
My middle name stares with an R, so this would please me.
I would have loved an explanation.
Life is short, ignore the fluff.
posted to MetaTalk by Brandon Blatcher
at 8:03 PM on June 25, 2008
No, I'm fine with that particular explanation...The rest of jessamyn's bulleted list....still make little sense to me
Yeah, where's your admin god now, huh, HUH?!
posted to MetaTalk by Brandon Blatcher
at 8:23 PM on June 25, 2008
note to self: don't date justgary.
posted to MetaTalk by Brandon Blatcher
at 11:07 AM on June 26, 2008
note to wife: what time are you getting home today?
posted to MetaTalk by Brandon Blatcher
at 11:38 AM on June 26, 2008
note to girlfriend: sry, change of plans, maybe next week?
posted to MetaTalk by Brandon Blatcher
at 11:56 AM on June 26, 2008
