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MeTa post:
We've got a network - let's use it!
Since there aren't enough success stories posted in this thread: I've posted to MeFi and had tons of GREAT responses, quickly (and repeatedly) hiring a bunch of talented MeFites for non-tech-type writing gigs. MeFi is now my go-to place when I need excellent, snarky, savvy people. So hang in there, there's hope for Jobs yet!
posted to MetaTalk by nkknkk
at 6:07 PM on May 12, 2008
loiseau, I'm so sorry! I tried to at least reply to everyone but I got a ton of responses (I guess there's an indication that gig-type jobs are in demand) even after I'd filled the positions, and I must have missed you. My apologies!
posted to MetaTalk by nkknkk
at 7:26 AM on May 13, 2008
MeTa post:
Forty Three Thousand untagged posts DONE.
Dave Faris, that was my first thought too! We had no idea what our numbers were as we went, or TRUST ME I would have done at LEAST one more.
posted to MetaTalk by nkknkk
at 6:04 AM on March 21, 2008
I'd be all for front-tagging or tag-review (mostly because now I'm selfishly desperate for another huge mind-numbing but strangely fascinating project to do while I watch Tivo) although it does have some implications - ie overwriting FPPs tags for "better" ones is different than adding tags to an untagged post.
That said, there are some crappy recent tags out there... it's like an itch... must... scratch...
btw, yay CMKmtl! I thought I... [more]
posted to MetaTalk by nkknkk
at 8:16 AM on March 21, 2008
UbuRoivas, only 1,091 posts were TAGGED "usa." "America" "unitedstates" were also probably used, and lots of American-centric politics posts weren't tagged with any country identifier, but instead with "recount" "georgebush" etc. It's still better than nothing, but don't draw too many definitive conclusions yet.
FWIW, in my (limited, random, "give me 10 more") experience, ancient MeFi history was VERY America-centric.
posted to MetaTalk by nkknkk
at 4:35 PM on March 21, 2008
MeTa post:
Backtagging Update
Looks like we're moments from crossing the <5000 mark!
posted to MetaTalk by nkknkk
at 10:43 PM on February 27, 2008
... and I just got to add the following tags to a post: pimps interviews sanfrancisco california. Who says backtagging doesn't have its moments?
posted to MetaTalk by nkknkk
at 10:52 PM on February 27, 2008
Down to 2800. I bet we could finish by April Fools Day, whaddya say?
posted to MetaTalk by nkknkk
at 9:45 AM on March 13, 2008
Holy crap, <2000. We're rockin' and rollin' now!
posted to MetaTalk by nkknkk
at 5:11 PM on March 16, 2008
<750, people. WOW.
posted to MetaTalk by nkknkk
at 1:42 PM on March 19, 2008
WOO! I was at March Madness games myself, but I KNEW we could finish today. Congrats, everyone!
posted to MetaTalk by nkknkk
at 9:41 PM on March 20, 2008
... um, am I lame to say I ALREADY miss this project? What's next, Jessamyn??
posted to MetaTalk by nkknkk
at 9:52 PM on March 20, 2008
MeTa post:
I'm in ur untagged posts. Taggin em.
In related feature requests, is there any way to see a tally of how many each of us have tagged? I think the competition might be... motivating.
posted to MetaTalk by nkknkk
at 12:36 PM on November 27, 2007
(Sssh, don't tell, but you can be selective and skip some if one topic starts dragging you down. With 20,000+ every little bit helps, I'm guessing!)
posted to MetaTalk by nkknkk
at 3:52 PM on November 27, 2007
If it helps, Jessamyn advised that I tag the ones I found with "brokenlink" but not to worry too much about it, and that it wasn't necessary to click on every one to see if it was broken or not. After doing this for a while now, I can see why. Most of the time, the comments and discussion - not just the link - are still worth tagging so the topic can be found by a few good keywords.
Another thing that helps is seeing that new posts (where tags are required)... [more]
posted to MetaTalk by nkknkk
at 8:08 PM on November 27, 2007
Further testament to the fact that I have reached the End of the Internet (and still with a lot of surfing time on my hands), and Metafilter is the only thing that's there.
Seriously, it's just as much fun as surfing Wikipedia or any other truly "webbed" site. Following links that you wouldn't otherwise follow, checking stuff out... what's not to love about backtagging?
And yet I am totally embarrassed at that number. Today, I'm going to take a walk instead.
posted to MetaTalk by nkknkk
at 6:50 AM on November 29, 2007
MeTa post:
clavs halloween poll
My name isn't important, but my sidekick would TOTALLY be named "My Little Eye."
posted to MetaTalk by nkknkk
at 9:41 AM on October 30, 2007
MeTa post:
mystery tags from the twilight zone
I'm backtagging, I'm backtagging!!! And there were a LOT of music posts back in the days o' Napster. I quake to think how many Politics tags I've written.
ps: thanks for the callout, woo!
posted to MetaTalk by nkknkk
at 7:13 PM on October 11, 2007
(Channeling (and apologizing to) Kanye/Jamie Foxx)
She takes my TAAAGS
When I'm in NEEED
Yeah, she's a triflin'
MeFite indeed
Oh she's a backtagger
Way over time
That tag's on me...
I ain't sayin' she's a backtagger
But she ain't messing with no Front Page posters
I ain't sayin' she's a backtagger
But she ain't... [more]
posted to MetaTalk by nkknkk
at 7:46 PM on October 11, 2007
And all of the rest of you should join the backtagging team! Up your tagging tally! Revisit the days of the Florida Recount and Napster! Remember the Browser Wars and this new thing called "blogging." Backtagging works wonders for your sex life! JOIN US. JOIN US. RESISTANCE IS FUTILE.
As is red wine, apparantly...
posted to MetaTalk by nkknkk
at 3:37 PM on October 12, 2007
Um, if you really want to join, email Jessamyn. Thank you. Over and out. Shamefully.
posted to MetaTalk by nkknkk
at 3:38 PM on October 12, 2007
MeTa post:
Back-Taggers, Back to Work!
I recently joined the backtagging team, and am finding it's a fun way to re-explore MeFi. Napster, the browserwars, Star Wars prequels... good ole days all.
Anyway, just a few minutes ago, the team broke 16,000 unflagged MeFi posts! As of right now, the tally is this:
MeFi: 15,967 untagged posts. | 17,596 tagged so far.
AskMeFi: 0 untagged posts. | 9,426 tagged so far.
10 Random Untagged Posts
So,... [more]
posted to MetaTalk by nkknkk
at 5:49 PM on October 1, 2007
Flagging? No! Must have just reloaded a page, and not noticed it before. Or since, now that I think about it.
posted to MetaTalk by nkknkk
at 6:55 PM on October 2, 2007
Oh, I think it was just a browser-loading weirdness. Rather than the page title ("10 Random Untagged Posts"), that designation showed up under the tally on the right, in small font. Anyway, it's fixed. As you were.
posted to MetaTalk by nkknkk
at 6:58 PM on October 2, 2007
