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MeTa post:
Boyzone? Really?
I don't think the boyzone moniker is fair. This thread on declining sperm count has as many poor jokes, dismissive attitudes, and general snarkery as the pro-ana thread. That one is about (primarily) women and one is about men shouldn't matter. It is unjust to apply a double standard here.
Furthermore, painting themselves as being FOR anorexia is an invitation to derision. If these sort of groups were merely a support mechanism, the annoyance at insensitivity would... [more]
posted to MetaTalk by waraw
at 1:12 PM on November 25, 2008
It's said over and over in other spots on metatalk but no one here has suggested FLAG IT AND MOVE ON. Do we really want to get to a place where people feel 'I can't post about X because it will be perceived as Y' where Y equals sexist, racist, or possibly offensive to somebody somewhere? Snark is going to happen regardless of subject. If it's OK to include snarkery in a discussion of a subject affecting males, then it must also be OK to include it when the tables are turned.... [more]
posted to MetaTalk by waraw
at 7:44 AM on November 26, 2008
craichead, isn't there a third option of Flag It And Move On? of recognizing that everything is going to be snarked at by someone, and when individual comments are over the line, they should be flagged?
posted to MetaTalk by waraw
at 9:13 AM on November 26, 2008
"...flagging allows us to see how many people have similar opinions."
If someone chooses not to flag something they find offensive, the system doesn't work as it should.
I think there's a large assumption of bad faith here. I am not arguing that jerks have the right to be as jerky as they wish, but that the flag system works.
There are several different arguments going on: 1) Is sexism as... [more]
posted to MetaTalk by waraw
at 10:39 AM on November 26, 2008
Ask post:
Music to kidnap to?
Trans Am - Surrender To The Night is their best album and closest to what you're looking for. Check "Rough Justice", "Carboforce"
posted to Ask Metafilter by waraw
at 2:47 PM on November 22, 2008 
marked best answer
(forgot to mention: I purchased my copy with a sticker noting that all sounds are intentional, and would not damage speakers)
posted to Ask Metafilter by waraw
at 2:49 PM on November 22, 2008
MeTa post:
*Whining, engaged*
I've deleted a hell of a lot more posts than I've made.
yeah, yeah, rub it in our faces, some people get to have all the fun, etc.
posted to MetaTalk by waraw
at 4:55 PM on November 21, 2008
MeTa post:
let's get our shit together.
Will I hear back from the folks I RSVP'd to? Because I haven't. Backup plan perhaps? I still have a pile of wood waiting for burnination by the barn.
posted to MetaTalk by waraw
at 9:34 AM on October 31, 2008
CRAP wrong post
posted to MetaTalk by waraw
at 9:37 AM on October 31, 2008
Election Night bonfire on Tuesday at my place in de 'peake (10 mins or so from downtown Nfk) starting at 8pm. Television, coffee and bonfire are provided, BYOB, clothing required. MeMail me for directions.
posted to MetaTalk by waraw
at 8:10 AM on November 2, 2008
Pictures.
We totally forgot shoutouts. I blame multiple illnesses compounded with alcohol.
posted to MetaTalk by waraw
at 3:44 PM on November 9, 2008
When we're feeling better we'll have an ill party.
posted to MetaTalk by waraw
at 7:13 PM on November 9, 2008
No rain in this weekend's forecast, but temps are in the mid thirties. I haven't decided yet if it's too cold for the long-delayed bonfire, but it's only gonna get colder. y'all game?
posted to MetaTalk by waraw
at 7:55 AM on November 17, 2008
Define "stuff" pls
posted to MetaTalk by waraw
at 8:24 PM on November 18, 2008
I fortify them.
Ok fine. Burn it all down, my backyard, Saturday eight PM until. check your memail, or memail me. mail. me. mail. [slaps self]
posted to MetaTalk by waraw
at 6:14 PM on November 19, 2008
Oh and I will mos' def be at Southern Culture On The Skids at the Jewish Mother on thursday.
posted to MetaTalk by waraw
at 6:19 PM on November 19, 2008
MeTa post:
My heart be warmed
Having said that, has anybody around here ever even seen a tongue meet a cheek? Jesus fuck.
This might help with the original problem.
posted to MetaTalk by waraw
at 7:41 AM on November 12, 2008
Ask post:
What kind of humor do I like?
The Smothers Brothers.
Early Bill Cosby.
Bob Newhart.
Derik and Clive.
Lots of comedy out there yet to find.
posted to Ask Metafilter by waraw
at 5:31 PM on November 11, 2008
Ask post:
Obamarama (I just wanted an excuse to use that, honest)
I'd like this email too please. Maybe a backup plan should be made also.
posted to Ask Metafilter by waraw
at 7:20 AM on October 28, 2008
I have yet to hear from these people. Perhaps a backup plan, bonfire at my place in Chesapeake?
posted to Ask Metafilter by waraw
at 9:38 AM on October 31, 2008
Still haven't heard back, therefore I'll have bonfire on Tuesday at my place in de 'peake (10 mins or so from downtown Nfk) starting at 8pm. Television, coffee and bonfire are provided, BYOB, clothing required. MeMail me for directions.
posted to Ask Metafilter by waraw
at 8:09 AM on November 2, 2008
MeTa post:
Carmina MeFi
You may be right, smackfu
posted to MetaTalk by waraw
at 10:41 AM on October 29, 2008
Whether you saw Adam Savage has no bearing on your sanity, but I think you did.
posted to MetaTalk by waraw
at 12:53 PM on October 29, 2008
If only this thread could be salvaged somehow. For instance, if this thread had its img tag enabled, people could embed pictures they'd taken and when for use in the next project. Deep breath. Sigh.
posted to MetaTalk by waraw
at 1:50 PM on October 29, 2008
MeTa post:
Oh man
[retrieves lighter]
posted to MetaTalk by waraw
at 5:30 PM on October 27, 2008
Lesson learned. Next time I won't sell something I can't deliver. Should have done something radically different, like, i dunno, NOT POST
posted to MetaTalk by waraw
at 5:42 PM on October 27, 2008
I HAZ A BARD
posted to MetaTalk by waraw
at 6:29 PM on October 27, 2008
MeTa post:
Cool or Not Cool?
The Encyclopedia Dramatica people may be assholes, but they're our kind of assholes — curating web weirdness
still, shitty.
posted to MetaTalk by waraw
at 6:07 PM on October 27, 2008
MeFi post:
KUCINICH: IM A BARD
My Unearthed Arcana had all of the errata published in Dragon Magazine taped in to the relevant parts.
When the second issue in a row came out containing errata, I said FUCK THIS and didn't buy another TSR product for a long long time.
posted to MetaFilter by waraw
at 8:52 PM on October 24, 2008
MeTa post:
On MeFi, everyone knows you're dog.
On my system this plugin breaks Mefi Navigator. Scripts I have installed: Mefi Navigator, Scroll Tag, Heavy Discussion Count, Mefiquote. As soon as I turn off the pic plugin, MN works again.
posted to MetaTalk by waraw
at 2:44 AM on October 24, 2008
