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MeTa post:
you're not helping
We wouldn’t have all these problems if they closed new sign-ups and/or randomly deleted 20,000 or so existing accounts. MeFi would be much better off over the long term.
posted to MetaTalk by bondcliff
at 11:42 AM on August 19, 2008
MeTa post:
"Wow, look at the Boobies!"
For a place that claims to be The Best of the Web the ratio of boob posts to non-boob posts is surprisingly low, considering this is the internet and all.
Do we have to do this every time there’s a boob post? Can we not just accept that for every Star Wars and Tron we’re gonna have a Porky’s once in a while? Is that not ok? Some people like boobs, occasionally we’re gonna talk about them and look at them and, some day, if Ray Kurzweil is correct,... [more]
posted to MetaTalk by bondcliff
at 1:08 PM on July 10, 2008
MeTa post:
Is it time for MetaFilter consignment?
I have two old ceiling fans, a heavy metal desk, and about a yard full of various-sized rocks. Whoever wants them can come get them. I'm not lugging them to a meet-up.
posted to MetaTalk by bondcliff
at 8:47 AM on June 13, 2008
MeTa post:
Neverending Stories
Holy crap, thanks for pointing that out! Now I need to get my hippie ass to Wisconsin.
Some sort of alert would be nice. Say, if someone posts in your thread thirty days after it starts you get a MeMail.
Follow up: I haven't made the pizza yet, though I still plan to. Yes, you're all invited. Well, except for the 27000 - 28500 users. I hate those guys.
Onions are perfectly fine on a pizza, just as long as there aren't too many.
posted to MetaTalk by bondcliff
at 5:36 AM on June 3, 2008
MeTa post:
Boston Meetup!
I’d be up for this but I’m pretty solidly busy for the next couple weeks.
posted to MetaTalk by bondcliff
at 12:11 PM on May 16, 2008
MeTa post:
Congrats Jessamyn
Ironically, controlling the growth of those things is the best way to clear up the twitter paste.
posted to MetaTalk by bondcliff
at 1:02 PM on May 9, 2008
MeTa post:
AskMefi: Seoul
Here is a picture of a Lego man cleaning up Lego horse poop, because I do not currently have access to a camera and thus can not jump on this most awesome of bandwagons.
posted to MetaTalk by bondcliff
at 7:21 AM on May 8, 2008
MeTa post:
Ia! Ia! Cambridge, MA Meetup!
I think I can make it. Perhaps Mrs. Bondcliff as well, if we can get a sitter.
posted to MetaTalk by bondcliff
at 11:14 AM on April 11, 2008
Cat Pie, I almost chickened out on the Western MA meetup last weekend but I'm really glad I didn't. Even though I hadn't interacted on (or off) board with most of the people there I found them all friendly, warm, fun, and surprisingly fresh-smelling.
posted to MetaTalk by bondcliff
at 1:02 PM on April 11, 2008
What a blast! I only took about four photos.
It was great to meet some of the old-timers and some newer folks as well. Sorry I didn't get to chat with more people.
I am still amazed that someone had a crab vs. pipe t-shirt. That's just about the most obscure thing I've ever seen on a shirt. Well, until I make my "note: Everyone needs a hug" shirt.
posted to MetaTalk by bondcliff
at 6:56 AM on April 27, 2008
MeTa post:
commentiquette
Sadly, I fear this thread is not going to provide you with the results you're after.
posted to MetaTalk by bondcliff
at 1:08 PM on April 17, 2008
Surely this is something that can be solved with sweeping generalizations!
That's exactly what a 20000er would say.
posted to MetaTalk by bondcliff
at 1:20 PM on April 17, 2008
MeTa post:
Western Mass Meetup, Saturday, April 5, 2008
Count me in as tentative, though I've said that about more local meetups in the past and have yet to make one. It's a long ride from the Boston 'burbs but I need to get out and meet new people.
Jonathon Coulton (w/ Paul and Storm!) is playing in Northhampton that Thursday. Shame he couldn't put his show off two days.
posted to MetaTalk by bondcliff
at 1:45 PM on March 24, 2008
Eidetaker,
I may be driving from the 'burbs. If you need a dry ride, drop me an MeMail. I don't know how late I'll be staying though, since it's a long ride home. This offer is open to anyone (up to 3 people) who is coming from the 'burbs along the Pike.
posted to MetaTalk by bondcliff
at 8:02 AM on April 2, 2008
I'll be there for sure, probably by 6:30 or so.
posted to MetaTalk by bondcliff
at 11:47 AM on April 5, 2008
It was great to meet you all. I'm glad I picked Northampton to pop my meetup cherry. My only regret is not getting a chance to talk to everyone. It was a much larger group than I expected and it was pretty loud in there. Some observations:
As he mentioned, not_on_display and I were born mere hours apart. Very strange indeed.
Jessamyn is just the sort of person an introvert like myself needs at a meetup. Very friendly. She called me a... [more]
posted to MetaTalk by bondcliff
at 6:56 AM on April 6, 2008
Oh, I almost forgot, extra special thanks to Songdog for putting it all together.
posted to MetaTalk by bondcliff
at 7:02 AM on April 6, 2008
Pssst, Languagehat, look in the "photos" sidebar at the top of the thread.
posted to MetaTalk by bondcliff
at 12:48 PM on April 7, 2008
You managed to take a picture of me where I don't look like an expressionless dork. Who knew all along the secret was purple?
posted to MetaTalk by bondcliff
at 12:34 PM on April 16, 2008
MeTa post:
Sidebar Picture Pony
Well will ya look at that, new pictures from the Northhampton meetup!
Oh yeah, I agree with Plinth. This would be helpful.
posted to MetaTalk by bondcliff
at 11:42 AM on April 16, 2008
MeTa post:
A couple minor feature requests fulfilled
I'm using Safari and the month, day, and year are all in the same drop down list and I can only pick one of them. So my birthday is either December, 6, or 1969, but not Dec. 6, 1969. I just have one long list of months, followed by days, followed by years.
It could very well be that I'm an idiot.
posted to MetaTalk by bondcliff
at 5:10 PM on April 10, 2008
Holy crap you guys are fast.
posted to MetaTalk by bondcliff
at 5:18 PM on April 10, 2008
MeTa post:
AskMe hell
And here we are. Talking about him.
That'll learn 'em.
posted to MetaTalk by bondcliff
at 1:06 PM on April 9, 2008
MeTa post:
Scrump Goes For Broke
These “Metafilter isn’t as good as it used to be” threads used to be so much better before they let those filthy 2800ers into the joint.
posted to MetaTalk by bondcliff
at 12:53 PM on March 26, 2008
MeTa post:
LOLMIDGETS
I think the term now preferred by the group in question is "little people"
Despite the protests of both Fisher and Price.
posted to MetaTalk by bondcliff
at 11:29 AM on January 31, 2008
MeTa post:
There was a farmer who had a dog...
Nice, Googly, especially since "will this kill me?" covers CanIEatThisFilter and IShouldReallySeeADoctorFilter.
I'd also add "Long, rambling, relationship post that doesn't seem to really ask a question but makes everyone think you probably deserve whatever hell you've gotten yourself into but for a change we'll be polite and attempt to offer you some sort of advice even though we really just want to tell you to get a clue, dump him/her, and up your dosage... [more]
posted to MetaTalk by bondcliff
at 7:14 PM on January 7, 2008
MeTa post:
What comes up...
I’ve never seen that show before, but I’ve certainly been hearing a lot of talk about it what with that one dude posting stuff on Metafilter.
I liked the parts when they did stuff. When they weren’t doing stuff, when they talked about doing stuff, I wanted to tear my liver out and throw it at the screen. Is it always that… I dunno… cheesy?
I respect what they do, I’ll certainly watch it again. I might even set a season pass, but good lord they... [more]
posted to MetaTalk by bondcliff
at 6:04 AM on December 13, 2007
You forgot the part about calling her an it, and saying that it is something you would hit.
Sorry, I’m not up on the lingo. I’m still using “Sha-wing.” I was going to say something about her being hunted by the aristocracy, with only her cunning to protect her, but I didn’t want to look like a smartypants.
posted to MetaTalk by bondcliff
at 7:49 AM on December 13, 2007
MeTa post:
Is "weird" AskMe too chatty?
Weirdest thing I've heard of today: 5 year olds wanting to use the internet
Just you wait. My five year old uses the 'net all the time. He doesn't watch much TV, but he can sit for an hour viewing the YouTube search results for "lego ball machine" or "card stacking."
Of course, you have to stick around because one can go from "happy fun lego contraption" to "Lego: Vice City" in about two clicks.
posted to MetaTalk by bondcliff
at 11:09 AM on December 11, 2007
MeTa post:
You are The Man.
Wait… you’re complaining on Metatalk about the existence of call centers?
You should start a thread about airplane food next.
posted to MetaTalk by bondcliff
at 7:45 AM on December 11, 2007
If it's really upsetting you so much you should read a quote from This guy's profile.
"How may I serve you? There is nothing you need be ashamed of, and I love you unconditionally."
posted to MetaTalk by bondcliff
at 8:30 AM on December 11, 2007
MeTa post:
We hate hip-hop
I don’t think it’s rap. If a country or Jazz musician named “Pimp C” died you’d get the same jokes.
Also, how well known is this Mr. Pimp C fellow? Admittedly I stopped paying attention to music some time around 1992 but I’d never heard of this dude and, no matter how much I try, I’m usually at least vaguely aware of the names of current musicians. If Chuck D or Ice-T died, god forbid, I don’t think you’d get as many “Chuck E” or “Ice-U” jokes.... [more]
posted to MetaTalk by bondcliff
at 7:48 AM on December 5, 2007
