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MeTa post:
I've got a bunch of good mixes just waiting to be made.
Alright - any interested parties should send an email to mefiswap[at](my username without the spaces).com. Alternatively, an email to the account listed in my profile with the subject "mefiswap2008" should do nicely. Please include your username, real name, and real address. I'll send all pertinent information to the email address you use, so make sure it's one you check on a regular basis.
I'm thinking three weeks for the signup period, and another three... [more]
posted to MetaTalk by god hates math
at 4:47 PM on April 14, 2008
Wait, you were "Please Enjoy" ?!
Nah, I was in swapset Gavotte. By "everyone," I meant the other folk in my swapset.
posted to MetaTalk by god hates math
at 4:56 PM on April 14, 2008
Some people prefer keep their username from being linked to their actual name, whether for personal or professional reasons. It would be desirable if whoever sets it up this time were to endeavor to keep whatever page that was from being indexed by the google.
Yeah, I'm actually one of those people, and I'm aware of the 2006 flap with the potential exposure of information. My plan to get around that is to avoid the web, mostly. I'll make the swapsets,... [more]
posted to MetaTalk by god hates math
at 5:16 PM on April 14, 2008
Oh man, I'd love a digital MefiSwap.
*pushes glasses up onto nose*
mmmmmmm, I believe that you'll find the Compact Disc to already be a digital medium. With 44,100 samples per second (each with 16 bits of dynamic range!), the compact disc has excellent fidelity, wrapped in a wonderfully portable package!
/nerd voice
Okay, I'm done. But really, since I'm organizing, I'm going... [more]
posted to MetaTalk by god hates math
at 6:05 PM on April 14, 2008
but is there anything more I ought to know before I go tossing my hat in?
No, that pretty much covers it. The goal is to make a mix and send it out to everyone else in the group, thus ensuring that everyone gets a lot of new music.
on preview, Jessamyn beat me to it, with a lot more panache.
posted to MetaTalk by god hates math
at 6:20 PM on April 14, 2008
Alright, so I'm going to set some dates:
April 14th - May 5th - Signup period!
May 5th - May 26th - Make your mixes!
May 26th - June 2nd - Send your mixes!
I think that's a fairly reasonable timeline.
Also, a note about the theme swapsets - these are totally optional. If there are >=5 interested in a double-disc swapset, I'll make it. If not, no dice. The same goes for a cassette swapset, or... [more]
posted to MetaTalk by god hates math
at 7:15 PM on April 14, 2008
Roll Truck Roll, I'm not sure if I've got the power to, but I'll grant you forgiveness for your transgressions, as long as you truly have the resolve for repentance. I'd love to have you as a participant, and I'm sure your former swapset members would love to randomly get some discs in the mail as well.
We've got a pretty good group so - about 50 people have signed up so far. There are however, a good number of people (11 if I count right) who have expressed interest... [more]
posted to MetaTalk by god hates math
at 6:37 PM on April 15, 2008
I'm going to come down against the disc full of mp3s. It's how things have been done in the past, and I think that's been with good reason. For me, the swap is just as much about the art of the mix (I know, I that term is embarrassing) as much as it is the music that comes on those discs. Dropping a bunch of MP3s on a disc and sending it along seems much more like filesharing, and much less like sharing music, at least to me. And I know, that's a pretty slim distinction, but I think it's an... [more]
posted to MetaTalk by god hates math
at 8:58 AM on April 16, 2008
As an opt-in, people can put mp3s of their mix CDs on yousendit or on their own webspaces.
Well, sure. I mean, I couldn't stop people from doing that anyway. I don't think it needs to be a sanctioned part of the process, though. There's usually a followup thread where people post their favorite mixes, among other things. That would be a good place for posting links to mixes.
posted to MetaTalk by god hates math
at 10:05 AM on April 16, 2008
Alright, for anyone following this thread in Recent Activity, we're getting close to the May 5th deadline. Last call for registrations!
posted to MetaTalk by god hates math
at 12:23 PM on May 3, 2008
Alright, registration is officially over.
I'll be making up the swapsets and sending them out over the next few days. If you emailed me and didn't get any response, or confirmation, let me know.
posted to MetaTalk by god hates math
at 12:27 PM on May 5, 2008
Alright, finally, all the swapsets are out.
The last two weeks have been totally insane for me, I'm really sorry for the delay in getting the sets out.
For the record, the swapset names are just pulled from an alphabetical list of names of record labels. They are by no means any type of guideline for the content of your mixes.
And again, any concerns, if I screwed up any addresses (likely) or anything else, just email/MeFimail me.
posted to MetaTalk by god hates math
at 6:23 AM on May 14, 2008
I'm on my way to the Post Office now (only 40 minutes before it closes!), and I'll say only this - Cortex's flickr page has never been so useful as last night, when I was looking for good cover art.
posted to MetaTalk by god hates math
at 1:22 PM on June 2, 2008
Omiewise, you obviously need a copy of this. After that, the only hard part is teaching your parrot how to turn it over without scratching it.
From my own swapset, I have only received Slybevel's discs. I'm going to guess, Omie, that you've received mine and Slybevel's? Good to hear that at least 2 more are coming down line.
As for all the organization, it was my pleasure. Despite a lot of crap going on in real life, everything went well.... [more]
posted to MetaTalk by god hates math
at 5:42 PM on June 11, 2008
I just got Omie's and carson's yesterday - they both look excellent, and Omiewise gets serious points for presentation.
posted to MetaTalk by god hates math
at 8:44 AM on June 13, 2008
I haven't gotten yours either, Omiewise. They're in my car right now, so it's hard to be sure, but I think I've gotten Slybevel's, pompomtom's, and carsonb's mixes. No word at all from Earbucket or Zeph.
posted to MetaTalk by god hates math
at 9:28 AM on July 3, 2008
Ahh, yes. That's right!
It's in a stack (I'm embarassed to say), waiting to be listened to. I'm clearly a dirty liar, and this comment should be stricken from the record. Except for that part about Earbucket and Zeph.
posted to MetaTalk by god hates math
at 2:29 PM on July 3, 2008
I think we've safely passed the point at which any more mixes will be made/sent, and at which point certain individuals can safely be called deadbeats.
As for reporting said deadbeats, I'd suggest replying-all to the swapset email I sent out. That'll allow me to easily make a dataset of the slackers, and allow for a vigorous defense/apology.
While I'm all for public shaming in general, I think I'm going to pass on it this time around - I'll... [more]
posted to MetaTalk by god hates math
at 1:05 PM on July 10, 2008
MeTa post:
Metafilter Music Collaboration #2
I'm definitely in, both for tracking and mixing.
We did that for the previous project, though I can't remember any specific remixes that came of it.
I did two, only one of which I ever posted. I should probably post the other.
posted to MetaTalk by god hates math
at 7:38 AM on April 29, 2008
MeTa post:
Huffington Post, Lifehacker, Metafilter
While the typical blog is written by one person wearing sweatpants reclaimed from the hamper, Metafilter is written by some 60,000 people wearing sweatpants reclaimed from the hamper.
Some of us pile our clothes on the floor, thank you very much.
At which point our greyhound then proceeds to spread the pile around the bedroom in order to increase the effective size of her sleeping area.... [more]
posted to MetaTalk by god hates math
at 8:39 AM on April 8, 2008
MeTa post:
We have some cool people at MeFi
E-borhood?
*Shoots self*
There's an advertiser in the DC area right now using the phrase "Informational Webinar" in their ad copy. I die a little inside every time I hear it.
posted to MetaTalk by god hates math
at 8:15 AM on March 28, 2008
MeTa post:
DC/VA Obama meet-up?
Anybody else coming over to MeTa to leave snarky, useless comments, because they know it's the only place that shit won't get deleted?
I'd be all over this if I were in town, but sadly, I'm visiting my parents in the Rust Belt. By the time Obama gets up here, I'll be back down around the Capital City. And hell, there's probably no tickets left by now anyway.
posted to MetaTalk by god hates math
at 7:26 AM on February 9, 2008
MeTa post:
Don't Mess With "Don't Mess With Texas"
Last comment, I swear. What the hell does this mean?
My first guess would be, "Fat dudes, lady cops," which I think describes certain parts of our fair state very well (I'm looking at you, western Maryland).
I don't speak latin, though, so no promises.
posted to MetaTalk by god hates math
at 9:52 PM on January 3, 2008
MeTa post:
DC = Beer
WAAHHHH THIS MEETUP IS NOT IN DC!!@!
Anyway. Piratz is .61 miles from the District line. Super-close to the Red line, as well as the 70, F, J, Q, S, Y and Z buses. We'll have the next DC Meetup on H street NE for those of you that won't^H^H^H^H can't make the trip.
So yeah, count me in, +1. Anyone that wants to slide over to Quarry House after, say the word. Beer + Tater Tots = happy ghm.
posted to MetaTalk by god hates math
at 1:14 PM on December 14, 2007
Sorry I was so anti-social last night - I had two friends in from out of town, and after we spent half the night at Quarry House, they decided that they had to see the Piratz Tavern, but weren't quite up for the full Mefite experience. PLEASE DON'T HATE ME!@
posted to MetaTalk by god hates math
at 7:58 AM on December 29, 2007
MeTa post:
Ho, Ho, Ho.
Work! At 5am!
I'm still there. For two more hours at least.
On the upside, I'll be having Christmas dinner with my Grammy later. If I can get her to sit down while the wife and I make some Christmas dinner, all shall be well.
posted to MetaTalk by god hates math
at 7:10 AM on December 25, 2007
So the real answer, as I got to open presents after work.
A small pocketknife, for the carrying around at all times.
Colbert's book.
6 month of the Sunday Post.
A birdfeeder.
Some China (my mother-in-law is an expert thrift store scavenger).
posted to MetaTalk by god hates math
at 7:15 PM on December 25, 2007
MeTa post:
Upsetting the plate of beans.
I like it here.
Also, I generally am down with UK English spelling, but I am just never going to read "whinging" and think anything but "win-jing."
posted to MetaTalk by god hates math
at 2:22 PM on November 28, 2007
Would it make more sense to have every administrative brainstorming discussion we ever conduct take place in a metatalk thread for public dissection? It would be a good thing to panic people with un- and half-baked ideas that, after some thinking, we realize should never see the light of day?
Oh god, please no. MeTa already has a factor of ten too many threads.
Seriously, I think you three do an excellent job of... [more]
posted to MetaTalk by god hates math
at 2:38 PM on November 28, 2007
Well, it's actually pronounced that way, and I hate it.
Wow. Just wow. It's like "moist," or "flaccid," but much, much worse.
posted to MetaTalk by god hates math
at 4:27 PM on November 28, 2007
I really don't like the consumer mentality reflected in the sentiment, but to each his own.
Eh? I'm not quite sure what you mean by that. Let me clarify my stance a little -
I like MeTa. It's nice to have a place where the rules are a little more relaxed. Here's the thing, though - MeTa is the only place where I've noticed a degradation in signal/noise. I think that's probably been true across the board, but because the... [more]
posted to MetaTalk by god hates math
at 4:43 PM on November 28, 2007
MeTa post:
Sometimes I Feel (Like A Very Small Girl's Blouse)
The Bush administration is a full-scale disaster and yet Bush still gets 30-35% approval in polls. WTF, people? Is a third of the US douchetarded?
No, it's more like 50%. The bottom 15% or so are just so dumb they can't even answer the poll correctly.
posted to MetaTalk by god hates math
at 5:15 PM on October 30, 2007
MeTa post:
Three Strikes, SLBOE
I'm glad it's gone on this long, but only because any idiots that put their money on under (192? Ha!) are going to have to pay up.
Get your wallets out, bitches.
posted to MetaTalk by god hates math
at 12:37 PM on October 30, 2007
Is it properly parsed (Big Girl's) Blouse or Big (Girl's Blouse)?
I parsed it "Big (Girl's Blouse)."
This is why parenthetical phrases should be acceptable in English. If the linguists get to use them to parse their sentences, so should we.
Though I've got to admit, since becoming a MeFi regular, I've started to use small like I used to use parentheses.
posted to MetaTalk by god hates math
at 2:28 PM on October 30, 2007
MeTa post:
Would that be a MMOMPG?
I'm in. I'll also second tehloki's suggestion - I think it's the only real way to make this work.
I can add vocals, Wurlitzer, banjo, bells, synth parts, and of course, guitar or bass.
Goodnews, I'd also love a huge zip of all the tracks (even as a160kb/s mp3s), so I can mix my own version. I'm an audio engineer by trade, so this shit is fun for me.
We should also have a remix competition once this is all done.
posted to MetaTalk by god hates math
at 7:45 AM on October 14, 2007
Perhaps the whole big collection of tracks could be given out to multiple MeFi Musicers, whoever's interested, so lots of different mixes'n'remixes could happen?
That would be very exciting - I'd probably come up with 5 or 6 different versions. And then there's the remixes to think about.
posted to MetaTalk by god hates math
at 5:35 PM on October 15, 2007
MeTa post:
Talk about your missing periods!
Yeah, semi-literate writing is annoying. Worth posting to meta about? Meh.
Is it wrong that my first thought when I read that question was that it was Pyramid Termite asking it?
posted to MetaTalk by god hates math
at 10:39 PM on October 9, 2007
MeTa post:
Netafilxter
be my netflix friend?
79% with leesh (#2), 77% with Coldchef (#4)
So Lentrohamsanin, I guess that means you've got all the episodes of The Jetsons on DVD?
posted to MetaTalk by god hates math
at 8:19 AM on August 22, 2007
Also, some of you sluts roll over and 5 star anything that shows up at your doorstep in an easy-to-open package.
Or, you know, some of us are close-minded and usually don't queue up stupid shit that we don't expect to like. For example, I just watched 12 Monkeys for the first time. That particular turd got 2 stars. Worse than what I normally watch, but better than, say, Gigli.
That's what I get for taking chances, I guess.
posted to MetaTalk by god hates math
at 3:54 PM on August 22, 2007
MeTa post:
How about a meetup within a protest?
You did see this, right?
I have the feeling that since they've bowed to the pressure of the intarwebs, there's not much chance of arrest.
posted to MetaTalk by god hates math
at 9:35 AM on July 2, 2007
that's our site, so yeah, seen it
Ahh, didn't quite make that connection. (this is what happens when you browse the web half-assedly from work) I hadn't seen the response, either.
I wish they would rescind their policy, and someone would get arrested, though - I'd like to see this get hashed out in the courts, so there'd be more clarity around the issue. This kind of public/private partnership limbo is really creepy, and I don't like it one bit.
posted to MetaTalk by god hates math
at 10:44 AM on July 2, 2007
MeTa post:
Squishies gone missin
It took until today for someone to register "metatalk" as a username?
Either I'm greatly overestimating the number of sockpuppets, or we're lacking in the "obvious creativity" department.
alternate explanation: cortex is a sneaky bastard who is hoarding all the awesome usernames for himself. (you'd better have coughed up $5 for that one, smart guy!)
posted to MetaTalk by god hates math
at 9:25 AM on July 2, 2007
A user number is assigned at the time the username is assigned, not at time of payment.
So basically, I should be registering any and all usernames that I could ever be interested in (Hitler's Moustache, here I come!). When the time comes, I'll cough up $5, and sockpuppet away! Hell, I should write a script to scrape boingboing, kottke, and 4chan and automagically register any meme-related name goodness.
INGENIOUS!... [more]
posted to MetaTalk by god hates math
at 10:28 AM on July 2, 2007
MeTa post:
Meet-up DC!
None of you look pasty, subterranean, and horrible; I just don't get it.
That's only because I'm all blurry in my shoutout pic - had the shutter speed been lower, you'd be soaking in subterranean and horrible. (I'm only pasty with my shirt off)
posted to MetaTalk by god hates math
at 11:58 AM on June 28, 2007
