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MeTa post:
I am a commenter, but not your commenter
gjc, the document you cite directly contradicts your argument -- it states that "[a]n attorney may be liable to a non-client in the absence of an attorney/client relationship for a gratuitous service that the attorney agreed to perform." This is consistent with the article ND¢ cited way back at the start of the thread, which analyzes the risks of providing legal advice to strangers online.
posted to MetaTalk by brain_drain
at 10:42 AM on June 6, 2008
MeTa post:
Stinking of gin...
I don't see what was so "ridiculously provocative" about the way the question was framed. It's sort of a goofy post, and it does sort of activate my joke-post sensors, but it is an actual question that seems to have an actual answer. The poster shouldn't be punished (in effect if not in intent) for the transgressions of all the Reverend Lovejoys who chose to judge the poster rather than answer the question.
posted to MetaTalk by brain_drain
at 11:34 AM on May 27, 2008
MeTa post:
BragFilter
I doubt (and hope) these aren't my "best," but I had a lot of fun creating these images in the infamous Pretty Flowers pile-on. (This was before Ceiling Cat jumped the shark; the thread was actually the first time I ever saw the Cat.)
posted to MetaTalk by brain_drain
at 1:49 PM on May 23, 2008
I.e., I doubt these are, and hope these aren't
posted to MetaTalk by brain_drain
at 1:50 PM on May 23, 2008
MeTa post:
Creepy Dutch TV Host + Paedophilia Thread.
To those people, your threshold for "paedophilia" (which by the way is not equal to raping or seducing a child), is way fucking low. How many of you would have reported to the police a man trying to develop pictures of himself kissing a newborn boy on the groin/belly button?
Gay man shows affection for kid. Mob screams paedophile.
Thou shalt not think any male over the age of 30 that plays with a child that is not their own is... [more]
posted to MetaTalk by brain_drain
at 8:58 AM on April 24, 2008
Actually, I just caught up with the rest of the comments in the thread, and there are some good points providing better context that may reduce or eliminate the squick factor if known before viewing the video. I'm not going to watch it again, though.
posted to MetaTalk by brain_drain
at 9:08 AM on April 24, 2008
MeTa post:
I need crack.
Within seconds of reading the last few comments, I got a spam e-mail (made it through my filters, ugh) from Domino's advertising a "2x Tuesday Deal" -- buy one large pizza, get a second free. Creepy!
posted to MetaTalk by brain_drain
at 7:50 AM on April 22, 2008
MeTa post:
Seriously?
The term "black majority" was taken directly from the post itself. TBM said that the majority came to power and did a crappy job running the country. I don't know enough about the history to say whether that's factually correct one way or the other, but I don't see how the assertion is racist.
posted to MetaTalk by brain_drain
at 8:56 AM on April 18, 2008
I didn't read it as "blacks can't take care of themselves," but rather "the majority that came to power in Zimbabwe can't take care of themselves." But I can see how others read it differently, so I'll let TBM defend him/herself.
posted to MetaTalk by brain_drain
at 9:07 AM on April 18, 2008
Saying "the black majority" was incapable of running things is like saying, based on GWB's tenure, that Republicans are incapable of running things.
You might want to find a better analogy.
posted to MetaTalk by brain_drain
at 9:35 AM on April 18, 2008
MeTa post:
Seeking clarity on mod communication
Option 1: stinkycheese gives permission for languagehat to post any and all e-mails stinkycheese sent him. languagehat posts said e-mails. The court of public opinion makes a ruling.
Option 2: Mods recognize that this dispute is going nowhere good. The thread is closed.
posted to MetaTalk by brain_drain
at 12:22 PM on April 16, 2008
I've learned that you can be an obnoxious flaming asshole, and make false and slanderous accusations, and people will give you favorites when you apologize for it.
I blame Star Wars. Darth Vader committed unspeakable acts of humanicide and planetary destruction, but because he helped out his son once at the end, he gets to chill with Yoda and Obi-Wan in jedi heaven. The lesson this imparts will have grave consequences for our society.... [more]
posted to MetaTalk by brain_drain
at 1:02 PM on April 16, 2008
MeTa post:
Best Answer AWOL?
cortex, that is an excellent feature suggestion -- thanks for promising to implement it.
posted to MetaTalk by brain_drain
at 11:51 AM on April 7, 2008
MeTa post:
A request for MeFemail 1.1
To reduce the possibility of abuse, you could limit the number of recipients (say to five), and/or limit the feature to a user's contacts.
posted to MetaTalk by brain_drain
at 1:01 PM on March 20, 2008
MeTa post:
Temporary commenting lockout for bad behavior in AskMe?
Setting aside the merits of the specific suggestions baphomet is making, I would just like to note that this is a model MeTa post format-wise. It identifies a problem, proposes a solution, and gives a rationale in support of the solution. Too often MeTa posts (other than bugs, feature requests, and fun stuff) reduce down to "this annoys me," "this should be banned," "x user is out of line," etc., so it's refreshing to see a coherent etiquette/policy proposal like... [more]
posted to MetaTalk by brain_drain
at 9:56 AM on March 19, 2008
But mostly you'd just say "Whoa" a lot.
posted to MetaTalk by brain_drain
at 12:03 PM on March 19, 2008
i think it's funny
posted to MetaTalk by brain_drain
at 12:25 PM on March 19, 2008
But, but . . . he paid five dollars!
posted to MetaTalk by brain_drain
at 8:48 PM on March 19, 2008
MeTa post:
Mefimail -- the other, better metatalk
Stop hurting Metafilter, the goddamn both of you.
Stop assuming that MetaFilter is so fragile that it can be hurt by a poorly-framed MeTa post or a sarcastic comment.
posted to MetaTalk by brain_drain
at 6:46 PM on March 18, 2008
Stop . . .fuck it I'm going home and having a beer.
posted to MetaTalk by brain_drain
at 8:12 PM on March 18, 2008
MeTa post:
Utter tripe!
Welcome to MetaTalk! You have been called out by another user. Please select from the following options:
(1) Accept the criticism with good humor and a dash of humility
(2) Flame out in spectacular fashion
*nasreddin presses button*
You have chosen option (1). Are you absolutely certain you want to do this?
*nasreddin presses button again*
We are very disappointed in you. In the future, please consider choosing option (2).
posted to MetaTalk by brain_drain
at 7:19 AM on March 17, 2008
You're thinking about closing this thread, aren't you? DO IT
posted to MetaTalk by brain_drain
at 7:55 AM on March 17, 2008
MeTa post:
survey popup
would you trust the claims of a browser pop-up?
Hell yes! Otherwise, I never would have learned that my computer may be suffering from instability or low PC speeds, and I would not have been given an opportunity for a free system sca111000000000000SKYNETACTIVATED
posted to MetaTalk by brain_drain
at 7:29 AM on March 17, 2008
MeTa post:
Good on ya, Miko
though apparently Effigy2000 doesn't approve of any positive MeTa posts and would prefer all snark, all the time.
Not true. He approves of the ones he posts himself.
P.S. Yay for Miko!
posted to MetaTalk by brain_drain
at 10:27 AM on March 16, 2008
MeTa post:
Live Preview Slowness
Although now that I'm logged back in, the Live Preview remains hidden.
Buuuut, the "Post Comment" button was missing until I hit "Preview".
posted to MetaTalk by brain_drain
at 3:37 PM on March 11, 2008
