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posted to MetaFilter by boo_radley at 11:16 AM on September 4, 2009 (54 comments)

How do I convince [the more liberal] Christians to become atheists? (Issues you have with the wording of this question are likely addressed inside.)
posted to Ask MetaFilter by LSK at 2:02 PM on September 3, 2009 (77 comments)

Persuasion: Why men in ads are dumb, goofy or completely inept. Several YT commercials and a thoughtful essay.
posted to MetaFilter by five fresh fish at 9:47 AM on August 7, 2009 (142 comments)

I know that a few Mefites are also closet cartoonists. C'mon, you know who you are. I'm doing a webbcomic. What's the best way to generate interest/traffic?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by ToasT at 7:52 PM on October 12, 2005 (13 comments)

I'm thinking of starting a webcomic and was looking for general advice.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by dial-tone at 6:38 PM on July 31, 2005 (8 comments)

How to I fix an online job application mistake?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by Anonymous at 4:45 PM on August 17, 2009 (7 comments)

The Metafilter Infodump is back, and moderately better than ever! Statistics nerds rejoice!
posted to MetaTalk by cortex at 1:55 PM on August 13, 2009 (502 comments)

I was experimenting with Google's search suggestions feature when I noticed that it gave some interesting results for "metafilter + [letter]". Since it returns the most popular search terms starting with that phrase, what you get for each letter is an A-Z listing of the most sought-after topics related to Metafilter. So without further ado, I give you... Metafilter A to Z.
posted to MetaTalk by Rhaomi at 3:33 PM on August 11, 2009 (177 comments)

Lost to the internet: A few years ago there was an artist who created porno scenes using fully clothed models. I think i saw it on Mefi, but my search-fu is not strong enough.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by NGnerd at 7:30 PM on August 9, 2009 (5 comments)

Trying to "solve" Rashomon is absolutely the stupidest possible way to approach this Kurosawa masterpiece. But diagramming it in a bullheaded attempt to figure it all out... that can only be described as a sensible use of one's time. Now with added Ted Sallis!
posted to MetaFilter Projects by Shepherd at 10:50 AM on August 4, 2009 (7 comments)

My question is about intent? If you hurt someone with what you perceive to be their and your best interests in mind, while simultaneously knowing that what you are doing will hurt that person, is it any different than actively trying to hurt the person. Does duration and occurrence play a role? If I don’t mean to hurt you, but know I am and will for 4 years is it less bad than a single act of active hurtfulness? Is it possible to want to hurt someone you love in an extreme moment but still love and care for that person? Is it possible to call that love?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by sav at 6:59 PM on August 2, 2009 (26 comments)

Paintings of President Obama, Naked with Unicorns (SFW)
posted to MetaFilter by empath at 8:28 AM on July 29, 2009 (59 comments)

The foreign exchange student "Some years ago we had a foreign exchange student come to live with us. We found it very difficult to pronounce his name correctly, but he didn’t mind. He told us just to call him 'Eric'." A short story in pictures by Shaun Tan. Previously.
posted to MetaFilter by dhruva at 8:26 AM on July 27, 2009 (38 comments)

Scientific calculator. Graphing calculator. Fraction calculator. Unit conversion calculators. Inflation calculator. Fuel cost calculator. WPM calculator. Homework assignment timeline calculator. Stock valuation calculator. Distance calculator. Meteor impact calculator. Currency calculator. BMI calculator. BPM calculator.
posted to MetaFilter by starman at 8:54 AM on July 25, 2009 (35 comments)

Is it possible to just be too damn awesome?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by Anonymous at 7:25 AM on November 26, 2006 (65 comments)

Wi-Fi security. How much of the contents of my a) iPhone or b) iBook can be "seen" if I'm on a public network? Particularly concerning the latter, I've never been clear whether, in logging on to network X--be it a free municipal net or my employer's "guest net"--I'm simply an inscrutable blip on a network or I'm making my hard drive an open book to anyone who cares to peek. Any insight would be appreciated.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by the sobsister at 4:09 PM on July 19, 2009 (11 comments)

What were the mods like (on Metafilter) before they were mods? Please point me to notable posts by Jessamyn, Cortex, et al from when they were just some schmo on MeFi like you or me.
posted to MetaTalk by ocherdraco at 9:24 AM on July 15, 2009 (53 comments)

This is a story I did for the Daily Beast about Rian Thal, a party promoter in Philly who was boldly murdered on a Saturday evening in the luxury apartment complex where she lived. Police found four kilos of cocaine and $100,000 in her apartment. I relate some personal history to shape some understanding of how someone like her could wind up in a place like this.
posted to MetaFilter Projects by The Straightener at 1:22 PM on July 14, 2009 (11 comments)

The best case for a MeFi waiting period I've ever seen Survivorcam 2 gets mentioned, 3-4 people (at last count) sign up to create a stupid thread. Anyone want to invite the good people at Slashdot over?
posted to MetaTalk by dogmatic at 3:41 PM on September 21, 2001 (75 comments)

Cat-Scan.com is one of the strangest sites I've seen in some time. I have no idea how these people got their cats wedged into their scanners, or why.
posted to MetaFilter by anotherpanacea at 7:13 AM on July 14, 2009 (559 comments)

Anthony Karen has photographed today's Klan for LIFE magazine.
posted to MetaFilter by exogenous at 11:19 AM on July 14, 2009 (148 comments)

Why am I always soo tired??
posted to Ask MetaFilter by happydude123 at 11:21 AM on July 13, 2009 (25 comments)

Comics. Often dirty. [nsfw]
posted to MetaFilter by MetaMonkey at 12:32 AM on July 12, 2009 (42 comments)

"That Was Way Too Close!" Wonderfully absurd escapes from mortal danger in the original G.I. Joe cartoon.
posted to MetaFilter by nooneyouknow at 7:51 PM on July 7, 2009 (36 comments)

Me and the fiancée are getting married on August 1st. The plans for the ceremony are set in stone at this point, but we're still partially in the planning stages for the reception. From the beginning, we've worked hard to avoid the usual wedding clichés. Right now, though, we've got a bit of a planner's block going on. That's why we turn to you for ideas and insights.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by lifeless at 2:02 PM on July 6, 2009 (21 comments)

When thousands of people depart, leaving an entire city dead that’s a real tragedy. There are mainly two reasons why people leave the place where they used to live for years or even generations: danger, and economic factors. Abandoned Places In The World. ( previously 1,2)
posted to MetaFilter by netbros at 7:11 AM on June 21, 2009 (28 comments)

How can I find a general therapist who specializes in helping people with eating issues?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by Anonymous at 3:26 PM on July 2, 2009 (7 comments)

How Babies are Made in Germany. A book for children. (Possibly NSFW.)
posted to MetaFilter by thebabelfish at 9:47 AM on October 23, 2005 (55 comments)

What case should I get for my new iPhone 3Gs? Needed specs inside.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by UMDirector at 1:48 PM on June 29, 2009 (13 comments)

A journalist is filing charges against Big Pharma, the WHO, UN officials and Barack Obama, among others. For attempted mass genocide. Michael Jackson's death plays a part in this.
posted to MetaFilter by _dario at 8:20 PM on June 28, 2009 (131 comments)

If you could tell a soon-to-be dad anything, what would you say?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by joseph_elmhurst at 8:18 PM on June 27, 2006 (61 comments)

Michael Jackson, the undisputed King of Pop, has died of cardiac arrest in Los Angeles, California. He was 50 years old.
posted to MetaFilter by Marisa Stole the Precious Thing at 3:56 PM on June 25, 2009 (845 comments)

Was the entire universe created by the Big Bang, or is the space/time generated by the Big Bang part of a larger universe?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by Lownotes at 10:55 AM on June 23, 2009 (23 comments)

Yatta! This started out as a skit on a Japanese comedy show and eventually grew into its own fig leafed music video. Does anyone know of any other musical gems like this? Warnings: 7.71 MB Windows Media file & scantily clad men
posted to MetaFilter by Alison at 5:20 PM on November 18, 2001 (9 comments)

Someone to whom I am not married to has linked me in Contacts using the descriptor "Spouse." What recourse do I have?
posted to MetaTalk by St. Alia of the Bunnies at 6:27 PM on June 16, 2009 (1420 comments)

June Challenge entry. With sincere apologies to Mr Cohen and fans of the song.
posted to MeFi Music by MajorDundee at 1:22 PM on June 6, 2009 (25 comments)

First track off our new album, "Heirloom." I'm playing fiddle an jawharp.
posted to MeFi Music by Baby_Balrog at 6:06 PM on June 4, 2009 (8 comments)

How do I become the kind of person who can be productive all day?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by Anonymous at 2:35 PM on June 10, 2009 (25 comments)

There have been a lot of shakeups at my work lately, and now they seem to be working themselves out, leaving me with more responsibility. No word yet on more compensation or a title change, so when should I ask for it?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by Anonymous at 6:29 PM on June 10, 2009 (3 comments)

Bean.
posted to MetaFilter by Christ, what an asshole at 4:32 PM on June 8, 2009 (36 comments)

Metafilter Music Collaboration #2 is finished! This song involves 20 MeFites collaborating on an original song -- Exquisite Corpse style, which means that each contributor only got to hear one other contribution. Full credits and details inside.
posted to MeFi Music by Karlos the Jackal at 9:19 PM on June 1, 2009 (47 comments)

What is one to do when the sex has gone out of the marriage?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by Anonymous at 3:27 PM on June 4, 2009 (66 comments)

I thought I'd take one for the team and kick off June's "Cover Hallelujah" Music challenge. This is a scratch recording I made about a year ago when I was home sick and had lost most of my voice. If you ever wanted to hear Excessively Husky-Voiced Cortex, this is your chance.
posted to MeFi Music by cortex at 12:14 PM on June 4, 2009 (14 comments)

So I can understand why Sys Rq's outing post was on shakey ground but how much astroturfing should Metafilter tolerate?
posted to MetaTalk by Kid Charlemagne at 7:02 PM on June 1, 2009 (489 comments)

Another "Best of Metafilter" request. So, my grandfather died today (as I anticipated a few months ago), and one of my first reactions is to look to Metafilter for comfort and guidance. I've found a few relevant threads on my own (just taking a cursory glance at ColdChef's posting history helps put death in perspective), but I'd appreciate other mefites' help: what are the most helpful, or comforting, or grounding threads you've read on the site that have to do with death and grieving?
posted to MetaTalk by ocherdraco at 9:02 PM on May 31, 2009 (29 comments)

This question was deleted (and we all figured it would be), but I'm curious: What if it was for real? Did the mods contact the asker? Did he confess to it being a joke? If he said it was a joke, did you believe him? What if he really does have a dead body in his apartment? Do we just say "Oh well" or do the mods try to contact the authorities?
posted to MetaTalk by amyms at 6:13 PM on May 30, 2009 (85 comments)

Former South Korean president Roh Moo-hyun committed suicide on May 23. The former president jumped from a cliff in his hometown, where he had retired to. A country mourns (video and articles 1, 2), and clashes (more, WSJ), over the legacy of the former human rights attorney who fought for the rights of student protesters and against the corrupt presidencies of the 80s, had his presidency saved by protests and activism in the electronic age, and at the end of his life found himself being investigated for bribery.
posted to MetaFilter by kkokkodalk at 9:19 PM on May 28, 2009 (25 comments)

Too Lazy to Masturbate. One blogger's ranty critique of another blogger's snarky review of a new book entitiled "Thanks for Coming: One Young Woman’s Quest for an Orgasm".
posted to MetaFilter by Liver at 1:19 PM on May 28, 2009 (83 comments)

What does your last name mean? This site has a good variety of surnames with etymologies that seem to be trustworthy in general. You may have to try variant spellings; for instance, "Cardoso" comes up empty, but "Cardozo" gives:

Spanish and Portuguese, derived from Cardoso 'place where thistles grew', town or city from which the first bearer moved; also found in the form CARDOZA; made popular by the Sephardim moiety (Spanish-Portuguese group of Jews).

And if your name isn't there, you can try Behind the Name, which depends on submissions from readers and so is spottier, but has (for example) Nixon ("son of Nicholas"), which vitalog omits. Enjoy!
posted to MetaFilter by languagehat at 9:32 AM on July 18, 2003 (52 comments)

For couples married around 5 years - how many times a month do you have sex?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by blahtsk at 8:36 PM on May 27, 2009 (31 comments)