What was the most significant change in your life the past 12 months, that has contributed positively to the person that you are today?

Post 79772 by arrowhead deleted for the following reason: this is chatfilter. -- jessamyn

Finding a high-performance charity

Post 79762 by geremiah deleted for the following reason: fake question posted to promote givewell -- mathowie

Bhutto dead?

Post 79726 by dawson deleted for the following reason: Conspiracy speculation just days after the fact when no one could reasonably have a concrete answer to your question? This is not a good use of AskMe. -- cortex

If 9/11 was an inside job, we wouldn't call it 9/11

Post 79720 by malapropist deleted for the following reason: My chatfilters. Let me show you them. -- cortex

Take the money and run?

Post 79551 by Parannoyed deleted for the following reason: This is chatfilter. -- cortex

What are your life-changing movies?

Post 79425 by missjamielynn deleted for the following reason: chatfilter. -- jessamyn

Social Phobia vs. The Internet!

Post 79286 by OverlappingElvis deleted for the following reason: Questions and metacommentary about the site itself should really be kept in Metatalk. -- cortex

Have you ever learned a word, then heard it constantly thereafter?

Post 79165 by metacort deleted for the following reason: This is pretty much straight-up chatfilter. -- cortex

Can I be accepted now?

Post 79085 by zudfunck deleted for the following reason: If this was a good idea -- which I don't think it is -- it'd be something to post in Metatalk, where site discussion takes place, not here in AskMe. -- cortex

Media Stalking --- Portland Style

Post 79042 by iced_borsch deleted for the following reason: chatfilter - what is the problem to be solved? -- jessamyn

Orbs: Psychic Phenomena or Photographic Errors?

Post 79023 by wavejumper deleted for the following reason: Removed at photographer's request. -- cortex -- jessamyn

Assault

Post 78965 by plexi deleted for the following reason: You might want to try again with a lot more detail on the context if you want a useful answer rather than a bull session on face-punchery in general. -- cortex

Can one safely purchase real marijuana seeds online?

Post 78861 by It ain't over yet deleted for the following reason: Answer is no, it's not legal. Probably not a good idea to share info on where to get it either, since the server is in the US as well. -- mathowie

I'll be your best pal!

Post 78764 by ottereroticist deleted for the following reason: I know otter, and she rightfully deserves the benefit of hte doubt, but this kind of request-for-download situation doesn't seem like a good fit for AskMe. -- cortex

What happens when you suck a Mac power cord?

Post 78726 by snarfois deleted for the following reason: double. -- jessamyn

hope! i'm being held captive in a secret underground artspace

Post 78701 by loquacious deleted for the following reason: you can't, but meta is a great place for asking this -- jessamyn

Orange?

Post 78550 by Anonymous deleted for the following reason: poster's request -- jessamyn

What favorite book or book series would you like to see made into a movie?

Post 78441 by Mardigan deleted for the following reason: Yeah, this is pretty straight-up chatfilter. -- cortex

>8000 preferred

Post 78440 by sushiwiththejury deleted for the following reason: There doesn't seem to be a question here so much as a request to chat about spicy food, complete with an I'll Go First. This isn't really on target for AskMe. -- cortex

Can I take another painkiller now?

Post 78427 by kdern deleted for the following reason: Follow the instructions of your doctor, or find a new one. Ask MeFi isn't good for dispensing overdose recommendations -- mathowie

Help me brainstorm about backyards

Post 78171 by adriana deleted for the following reason: AskMe isn't really for "take my survey" questions - if you'd like to ask a specific question that isn't just open ended, please do. -- jessamyn

real doll documentary

Post 78140 by andywolf deleted for the following reason: Looks like you got your answer, but, yes: in the future, site-specific questions should go to Metatalk, not the green. -- cortex

Mythbusters Filter: Why MEFI on MYBU

Post 77946 by damiano99 deleted for the following reason: See one of the many metatalk threads about it. Questions about the site itself should go there, as a general rule. -- cortex

WhoHitJohn.com MUST BE MINE. Help me get it. thanks.

Post 77744 by Baby_Balrog deleted for the following reason: removed at poster's request -- mathowie

Yay! We figured out how to talk. Oh crap, you're boring. And we're stuck in a room.

Post 77618 by TimeTravelSpeed deleted for the following reason: You might want to take this question to big big question, please. This is hypothetical chatfilter and not right for AskMe. -- jessamyn

Do you believe in love at first sight? Why or why not?

Post 77485 by ialas deleted for the following reason: This is chatfilter. -- cortex

How do I ask my parents to support me financially while I change careers?

Post 77482 by Anonymous deleted for the following reason: removed at poster's request -- mathowie

Lets Go Mountaineers

Post 77479 by wv kay in ga deleted for the following reason: I love the WV mountaineers, but AskMe is sort of for solving problems not a group hug. -- jessamyn

Prometheus Rises Again

Post 77444 by wittgenstein deleted for the following reason: Yeah, this is pretty darned chatty. -- cortex

WIll trade USD for Euros...

Post 77409 by photodegas deleted for the following reason: If your question is where to get the Euros, you might try a bank. However, you didn't really ask a question here, and you did seem to request mefites to exchange money with you, so you're kind of two marks off target with this. -- cortex

demonoid is gone and I am sad. Is there anything else like it?

Post 77372 by Grod deleted for the following reason: semi-legal request coupled with a send me an invite doubly cursed this post. -- mathowie

What do they wear to school?

Post 77348 by yeara deleted for the following reason: this is really not what AskMetaFilter is for. Is there a problem you are trying to solve? If so, please include it in the question, don't just survey the audience. -- jessamyn

Charlatans or Serious Thinkers?

Post 77341 by Sam.Burdick deleted for the following reason: Askme is not a place to post chatty things that aren't solid enough for the blue, and this seems to be very chatty indeed. -- cortex

test post

Post 77339 by pb deleted for the following reason: just a test -- pb

Why the hell can’t I be in charge of my own parmesan cheese distribution?!

Post 77313 by milarepa deleted for the following reason: this is a rant disguised as a question, please ask again when you can not make your question sound like you're starting a fight with the service industry, thanks, -- jessamyn

Explain this biking behaviour?

Post 77162 by Cosine deleted for the following reason: This is pretty much a rant, not a question. Not a good fit for AskMe, and that's setting aside the clusterfuck of a fight that biking-culture threads tend to devolve into around here. -- cortex

How does anyone become president of the united states?

Post 77151 by emptyinside deleted for the following reason: this is chatfilter. -- jessamyn

Accepting contract work while looking for a career?

Post 77142 by Anonymous deleted for the following reason:

What are some underrated/overrated movies and tv shows?

Post 77115 by missjamielynn deleted for the following reason: This is far too broad for askme; it's chatfilter. -- cortex

What is the best book you've ever read?

Post 76998 by JPowers deleted for the following reason: this is not what askme is for - open ended what is your favorite X is just chatfilter. -- jessamyn

Why do you think Tom Cruise is gay?

Post 76955 by serazin deleted for the following reason: this exact question has been asked before -- jessamyn

Good gifts for a chemo patient?

Post 76734 by Anonymous deleted for the following reason: -- jessamyn

What are you thankful for this Thanksgiving season?

Post 76818 by adriana deleted for the following reason: This is not what askme is for. See the FAQ's Chatfilter entry if you're not clear why. -- cortex

Help us dye our cat!

Post 76815 by TwelveTwo deleted for the following reason: Pretty much exactly this question, previously. -- cortex

father of the year

Post 76778 by anonydude deleted for the following reason: My sympathies, but this is not really something AskMe can answer. -- cortex

Bulova Watches

Post 76728 by JakeMoreThan deleted for the following reason: banned for being an SEO spammer -- mathowie -- mathowie

SiCKO

Post 76724 by gmodelo deleted for the following reason: This is way crazy broad "what's your opinion on topic foo" for askme. You're basically asking for a bull session on health care. -- cortex

How do I get a US IP address?

Post 76675 by meech deleted for the following reason: deleted at poster's request -- mathowie

What should my credit limit be?

Post 76665 by Anonymous deleted for the following reason:

boyish dudes cool again?

Post 76663 by Salvatorparadise deleted for the following reason: This is kind of hopelessly chatty, but I wish you luck in your boyish, blond adventures. -- cortex

If you could back in time, how far back could you go while still retaining the ability to reproduce with a human of that era?

Post 76576 by matkline deleted for the following reason: Hypothetical science-fiction chatfilter. -- cortex

Help me deal with this holiday dilemma

Post 76528 by rolypolyman deleted for the following reason: poster's request -- jessamyn

To live on a solid-gold island where the rivers flow with tequila.

Post 76481 by TheManChild2000 deleted for the following reason: surveying the audience questions are not what askme is for - -- jessamyn

I want to become a prostitute.

Post 76461 by TigerCrane deleted for the following reason: even though there are some places where prositution isnt illegal, it's illegal most places in the US which is where the MeFi server lives. -- jessamyn

It really was like a train wreck - I couldn't look away.

Post 76344 by mitzyjalapeno deleted for the following reason: There's a kernel of a good question here about reactions to tragedy/trauma/grisliness, but, yes, this is pretty dang chatty as presented. If you want to try again next week, that's fine. -- cortex

Why did my post get pulled?

Post 76316 by AngryVICTIM deleted for the following reason: this is not what askme is for -- jessamyn

What do I do when I realize I've been living with my roommate too long?

Post 76295 by thefamousmoe deleted for the following reason: It's not really clear what your question is supposed to be here; it seems like maybe you should wait and see if this is still worth asking about in a few days, and be clearer what the problem is. -- cortex

Favorite movies

Post 76289 by MaryDellamorte deleted for the following reason: chatfilter. "What's your favorite x" without restrictions isn't really what this place is here for. -- cortex

Are you attracted to Ryan or Jim?

Post 76207 by Brandon1600 deleted for the following reason: This is pretty dang chatty. Like Chatfilter chatty. And Jim, totally. -- cortex

How do I screw my neighbor?

Post 76155 by pikaboy202 deleted for the following reason: Don't use askme to plot malicious revenge. This is not cool. -- cortex

How to minimize traffic tickets for minor speeding?

Post 76104 by East Manitoba Regional Junior Kabaddi Champion '94 deleted for the following reason: don't use askme to break the law with your sock puppet account, please. -- jessamyn

Careful what you say on the internet: Which MetaTalk/ AskMe thread?

Post 76063 by takeyourmedicine deleted for the following reason: I'm glad you got your answer, takeyourmedicine, but this sort of question goes in Metatalk, not AskMe. -- cortex

Survey: experiences at the dentist

Post 76013 by SilentSalamander deleted for the following reason: this is not what askme is for -- jessamyn

Loneliness

Post 75983 by tom123 deleted for the following reason: sidestepping askme guidelines with sock puppet - please contact the admins if this is in error. -- jessamyn

How did the 20th century go so wrong?

Post 75946 by exphysicist345 deleted for the following reason: There's an interesting question at the core of this, but you've set it up with a really provocative premise and given no detail on what you're looking for or why. There's a discussion in Metatalk. -- cortex

A contract on the fat man

Post 75873 by Smedleyman deleted for the following reason: Hypothetical chatfilter = coal in stocking. -- cortex

And You're Staaaanding heeeeerrrre Beeeesiiiddeeeee Meeeee! Doo doo dooo dooo dododododo

Post 75828 by Large Marge deleted for the following reason: Chatfilter. -- cortex

High road? What high road?

Post 75808 by hiptobesquare deleted for the following reason: revengefilter posts are specifically against the rules, sorry. -- jessamyn

Experts in chosen field

Post 75705 by terminus deleted for the following reason: This is way broad with zero context; it's a cross between a poll and chatfilter. If you have a specific goal here and aren't just prompting idle conversation, consider trying this again with a clearer approach next week. -- cortex

If you can design your own theme park, what would you put in it?

Post 75593 by BigBrownBear deleted for the following reason: chatfilter -- jessamyn

Aspirin + Pot

Post 75461 by Dayvan_Cowboy deleted for the following reason: If you already know the answer, you don't need a bunch of non-doctors to chat about it. -- jessamyn

It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year

Post 75374 by deedeep deleted for the following reason: That's a pretty great list, but dumping it into an askme question probably isn't the way to go here. The wiki might be a pretty good idea, though. -- cortex

Aw, c'mon! He doesn't *like* Bit-O-Honey!

Post 75364 by Lucinda deleted for the following reason: chatfilter - if you're trying to solve a problem, please feel free to explain what it is. -- jessamyn

gimmick

Post 75208 by four panels deleted for the following reason: Why are you asking such a subjective yes/no question without any context whatsoever? Is this a poll? This doesn't make sense. -- cortex

Generation Y- The Millenial Generation: Let's generalize

Post 75187 by ets960 deleted for the following reason: This is really overly broad as presented; it's hard to know what you're expecting other than a round-table on generational perception, and that's not really AskMe material. -- cortex

Tort Reform - good, bad, or ugly?

Post 75167 by Kimpossible deleted for the following reason: Polls and informal surveys aren't really what AskMe is for. -- cortex

Caught looking for a job by current employer

Post 75142 by Sabine3283 deleted for the following reason: The problem isn't that you didn't tag it as 'chatfilter'; the problem is that chatfilter is pretty much discouraged, and you don't seem to be asking a question so much as relaying a funny-ha-ha anecdote and inviting general discussion. That's not really what AskMe is for; if you want to try again next week with a focused question about some of this, that'd be fine. -- cortex

Ethical and Moral Questions

Post 74965 by Knigel deleted for the following reason: AskMe is not a quiz. -- cortex

A company I would die for is screwing me over hard...

Post 74706 by Anonymous deleted for the following reason: deleted at posters request -- mathowie -- mathowie

Entertaining outgoing voicemail messages

Post 74678 by jitterbug perfume deleted for the following reason: this is a "what's your favorite x" chatfilter question - what is the problem to be solved. -- jessamyn

If you had $100000 to spend on any training / learning / education or self improvement what would you invest in?

Post 74621 by complience deleted for the following reason: hypothetical chatfilter, what is the problem you are trying to solve?

Why won't MeFi work in Firefox after update?

Post 74607 by Locative deleted for the following reason: Clear your cookies. If that doesn't do the trick, post this in Metatalk, not AskMe.

Come back, God.

Post 74575 by Anonymous deleted for the following reason:

Top favorites of the metafilter

Post 74563 by Mardigan deleted for the following reason: If you'd like to post this in Metatalk instead, that'd be the place for it. AskMe isn't for mefi-related queries.

Scare the crap outta me, please.

Post 74482 by Area Control deleted for the following reason: This right here is chatfilter, is what this is. Boo!

You are not your job title

Post 74471 by doppleradar deleted for the following reason: this is a chatfilter question. AskMeFi is not really surveyfilter.

Is this a Radiohead Mind Game?

Post 74362 by marxfriedrice deleted for the following reason: This is pretty weird and doesn't seem to be a question. Not really what askme is for.

Lawyer Harassment

Post 74242 by Sam.Burdick deleted for the following reason: poster's request

Why do my ribs hurt?

Post 74053 by Anonymous deleted for the following reason:

mind opening a new tab?

Post 73839 by sponge deleted for the following reason: This is completely out of line. Do not do this.

Kepping one home while buying another

Post 73835 by Anonymous deleted for the following reason:

To the Computer Savvy

Post 73827 by hadjiboy deleted for the following reason: Loading multiple unrelated questions into one askme post is, in fact, discouraged.

More on the physics of zombification

Post 73802 by Crotalus deleted for the following reason: without context, this is hypothetical zombiefilter. if this was based on something specific, please include it in your question.

Un-answerable questions...

Post 73729 by Rubyspicer deleted for the following reason: Yeah, this is straight-up chatfilter.

How can I help my friend with depression?

Post 73727 by Anonymous deleted for the following reason:

Who burned the library and why?

Post 73556 by Smalltown Girl deleted for the following reason: this is a chatfilter post with a googleable question as a lead-in

How to get exposure for Movie Moocher?

Post 73479 by cybertaur1 deleted for the following reason: If you'd like to ask this again next week minus as a straight "how do I get eyeballs/members for service foo" question without all the namedropping and boosting for your site, that'd be fine. In the mean time, Projects is the part of the site reserved for self-promotion.

Three Shops

Post 73392 by Samara deleted for the following reason: Is this performance art?

Need lawyer to parse stock option contract legalese

Post 73359 by Anonymous deleted for the following reason:

How to apply for a Series 7 exemption?

Post 73340 by Anonymous deleted for the following reason:

Scammers, scams, and scammery. The greatest cons in history.

Post 73204 by willie11 deleted for the following reason: this is a what's your favorite X chatfilter post.

Will I ever be more than hairy, oily goo wrapped in a T-Shirt?

Post 73130 by krippledkonscious deleted for the following reason: This kind of broad, open speculation on long-term future science is pretty much textbook chatfilter. Kudos on the Fallout reference, though.

Where do I stand on the issues?

Post 73062 by shotgunbooty deleted for the following reason: This is way too open-ended. Maybe try one of those president select sites (select smart?)

Getting the IP Address of a Craigslist Poster

Post 73033 by andoatnp deleted for the following reason: poster's request

I've got to hand it to the knuckleheads in this joint...

Post 72945 by history is a weapon deleted for the following reason: this is sort of a chatfilter question and doesn't really belong here.

Good Grief Charlie Brown!

Post 72925 by Kangaroo deleted for the following reason: poster's request

What are things I should know something about?

Post 72919 by mrunderhill deleted for the following reason: we've sort of done this before as an open-ended chatfilter question.

What's with this toxoplasma gondii business?

Post 72876 by Nish ton deleted for the following reason: This is a great big rant dressed up as a question. This is not what AskMe is for.

Oh Great Hive Mind, how do you feel about spanking kids, particularly in public?

Post 72804 by Brandon1600 deleted for the following reason: this is a very odd sort of chatfilter question. Asking "what do you feel about X, I'll go first" is not really a great way to get answers on AskMe, particularly on such a hot button topic.

Pre-ordering the new Radiohead album.

Post 72743 by Mr. President Dr. Steve Elvis America deleted for the following reason: please don't use ask metafilter for stunt posts, go to the radiohead post on the blue to talk about radiohead's innovative pricing strategy.

How rich was Emperor Palpatine?

Post 72674 by brokekid deleted for the following reason: hypothetical and yet googleable?

I thought I was so clever...

Post 72654 by nintendo deleted for the following reason: Huh. This is a rare genuine askme double. There you go, nintendo!

Bad movies that Meryl is great in.

Post 72652 by asavage deleted for the following reason: Hey, internet guy, there's a little thing around here called Chatfilter that you might want to read ab—oh. Hello, Mr. Savage. Sorry about all this, but "let's chat about Meryl Streep, and good actors in bad movies in general while we're at it" is kind of out of bounds, great goddam actress or not.

Skillz: surprised by learning.

Post 72506 by craniac deleted for the following reason: whilie interesting, this is "I'll go first" chatfilter which means it might be better as a metachat topic, or possibly rephrased to have some sort of problem to be solved.

How often do you think about global catastophe?

Post 72502 by sully75 deleted for the following reason: chatfilter.

if only jonmc were here...

Post 72484 by bingo deleted for the following reason: metatalk, wtf?

CPA and Financial Advisor in Baltimore City

Post 72447 by Anonymous deleted for the following reason:

Do I tell the whole truth and nothing but the truth?

Post 72405 by anastasiav deleted for the following reason: poster's request

Engineer to host TV show

Post 72282 by UrbanAdventurer deleted for the following reason: This seems more like a job than a question, sorry.

Can you know love?

Post 72235 by Anonymous deleted for the following reason:

What's the most interesting thing you've ever heard of?

Post 72190 by penguin pie deleted for the following reason: Actually, this really, really is chatfilter. Makes for an interesting question, but it feels like there's been a sort of upswing of this sort of thing on AskMe lately and this is a pretty balls-out "let's talk about stuff" what's-your-favorite-foo prompt as presented

Help me download this film!!

Post 72131 by bradth27 deleted for the following reason: this is not what ask metafilter is for.

If they made a movie about your career

Post 72084 by thisisdrew deleted for the following reason: It's not really clear what the heck this question is supposed to be, other than pretty much chatfilter.

Toronto filter: big banks vs. credit unions

Post 71931 by Anonymous deleted for the following reason:

Self-Trickery to Success

Post 71874 by Rykey deleted for the following reason: This is chatfilter, and there's been kind of an upswing of it lately. Rykey, I see your account is pretty new, so as a heads up: "hey, let's tell stories about foo and I'll go first" doesn't generally fly on AskMe.

Am I a credit risk?

Post 71861 by Anonymous deleted for the following reason:

ugh

Post 71860 by Anonymous deleted for the following reason:

Minvite me, please!

Post 71829 by nitsuj deleted for the following reason: use inviteshare not ask mefi

Kitty needs a name.

Post 71820 by nikko deleted for the following reason: name my pet questions really turn into chatfilter and lolfilter around here.

Laptop damaged in fall

Post 71759 by Anonymous deleted for the following reason:

Share your most beloved hobby.

Post 71665 by aleahey deleted for the following reason: this is really not what ask metafilter is for.

Does anyone in the world hate Ben Folds?

Post 71658 by Anyamatopoeia deleted for the following reason: This seems like pretty much "how do you feel about Ben Folds" chatfilter From the FAQ: "Questions that are some version of "What is the deal with X?"or "X sucks, am I right?" tend to not go well on Ask MetaFilter."

What are your passions?

Post 71525 by objdoc deleted for the following reason: This is pretty dang chatfiltery.

Please be kind

Post 71497 by haikuku deleted for the following reason: this needs to go into metatalk, or email me and I'll explain it to you.

Liar liar difeq. on fire

Post 71431 by Anonymous deleted for the following reason:

Saw Parts

Post 71383 by houndog56 deleted for the following reason: Mark, askme really isn't intended as a swapmeet, but it's nice of you to offer.

Mix selection bag of stuff and questions that have been bugging me this year

Post 71285 by complience deleted for the following reason: Random grabbag potpourri questions are not cool, man.

Turning off timezone support in iCal

Post 71133 by anonymoose deleted for the following reason: check your email

Re: My girlfriend hates my friends

Post 71089 by azure deleted for the following reason: this is really not what AskMe is for. If you're just updating, feel free to take it to metatalk.

I don't want to walk you up to the casket!

Post 70989 by Anonymous deleted for the following reason: Huh. Anonydouble.

How can I cheat at Unemployment Insurance

Post 71032 by Brandon1600 deleted for the following reason: what the hell are you thinking? you can't do this here.

What are your top-secret deals?

Post 70997 by floam deleted for the following reason: chatfilter

How did my body become my fathers?

Post 70766 by HotPatatta deleted for the following reason: chatfilter. "...if your motivation for asking the question is 'I would like to participate in a discussion about X,' then you shouldn't be doing it in AskMe. If your motivation is 'I would like others to explain X to me,' then you're probably OK."

Planet Human

Post 70736 by nintendo deleted for the following reason: This is pretty much the ultimate chatfilter.

What should I name my robot?

Post 70655 by __ deleted for the following reason: I'm thinking maybe you didn't even really expect this to not get deleted. And it's Labor Day weekend, and I respect that, but I'm going to go yell at you in #bunnies now.

Kaytrem needs a db

Post 70603 by kaytrem deleted for the following reason: kaytrem needs to gtfo

Why would somebody make this bizzare website?

Post 70573 by keep_evolving deleted for the following reason: I think people already answered this and this page is causing all sorts of trouble.

life as it becomes

Post 70541 by breakfast_yeti deleted for the following reason: chatfilter.

It's What I Heard

Post 70472 by terrier319 deleted for the following reason: this is "I'll go first" chatfilter.

Memorable spaces that tickle your fancy?

Post 70334 by moreandmoreso deleted for the following reason: this is really chatfilter

I won the lottery - now what?

Post 70314 by indigo4963 deleted for the following reason: Bribing the mefi admin staff to overlook your having posted brazen hypothetical chatfilter to AskMe?

Is 94 tablets of cyclobenzaprine enough?

Post 70291 by atomgrid deleted for the following reason: This really isn't a good idea.

sex, interrupted.

Post 70280 by kbanas deleted for the following reason: oops, didn't check with girlfriend before posting about sex life!

Faking it 'till you make it doesn't really work that well, y'know.

Post 70249 by Phire deleted for the following reason:

Post directly

Post 70025 by pubblicitae deleted for the following reason: Not really sure what the heck you're asking, here. Check your email.

Out of Africa??? Why?

Post 70020 by nintendo deleted for the following reason: Africa is a big and tricky question, but this is kind of a ranty conspiracy theory with token question marks more than an answerable question about the region's geopolitics and such.

What in the world??

Post 70005 by lain deleted for the following reason: this is a rant not really disguised as a question.

Who has the most Standard American accent?

Post 69914 by strangeguitars deleted for the following reason: "Every answer is okay" opinion polls really aren't what askme is intended for.

If you build it, will they come?

Post 69912 by tehloki deleted for the following reason: If you're pretty sure something should be posted to Metatalk and not here, posting it here's a pretty bad idea, tehloki.

Cross post from my personal blog?

Post 69910 by strontiumdog deleted for the following reason: nope, don't post it. we've already done the cheney said foo in 1994 bit.

Lingua Franca

Post 69513 by mrducts deleted for the following reason: This is pretty hypothethical; you're asking people to guess about something that's functionally unverifiable, arguably unpredictable, and doesn't present in any practical sense a problem to be solved. Please avoid this kind of chatfilter on AskMe.

Where do bogus right-wing email forwards come from?

Post 69378 by paul_smatatoes deleted for the following reason: this is a chatfiltery rant disguised as a question. please rephrase it as a problem you're trying to solve and ask again later.

IQ Test: Odd-man-out / AOL / Google / MSN / Yahoo

Post 69304 by seeminglee deleted for the following reason: IQ test questionnaires are not really what AskMe is intended for.

How can we pick post-marriage names that satisfy our contradictory criteria?

Post 69279 by crinklebat deleted for the following reason: poster's request -- cortex

What does $400 billion in opportunity cost look like?

Post 69253 by pivotal deleted for the following reason: this is a. hypothetical whatifffilter b. not going well

New blog promotion

Post 69245 by pubblicitae deleted for the following reason: hi, you can't do this here. Please read the FAQ and try posting again next week.

What should I get with this Best Buy giftcard.....?

Post 69103 by zacharyseibert deleted for the following reason: is this really a "what should I buy at the store" question? if so, it's way too broad.

Porn, soccer or other?

Post 68825 by hatchetjack deleted for the following reason: This question as stated is really so broad and unanswerable that it's hard to see it as anything but chatfilter. If you can find some way to rework this to be answerable, maybe try again in a week.

Chaaaaaaaaaange?

Post 68544 by Bageena deleted for the following reason: this is not okay for AskMe - I'll email and explain

what to do with $100?

Post 68406 by bliss322 deleted for the following reason: This is wide, wide open as presented; yea, even unto Chatfilter.

what would your global warming freeway blog say?

Post 68314 by specialk420 deleted for the following reason: Askme should be used to solve problems, not run contests. Besides which, "I'll start"?

Help me find a NOLA dentist!

Post 68311 by mitzyjalapeno deleted for the following reason: -- jessamyn

Chicago Temp Agencies

Post 68304 by ao4047 deleted for the following reason: Someone asked this same question very recently. There don't seem to be any key details that differ in this one, so, hey.

Attorney assisted in fraud - sue him?

Post 68281 by Kimpossible deleted for the following reason: This would have been deleted sooner if I'd realized it wasn't just a near double, it was a serial request. If you need to ask a question a second time, it'd be a really good idea to include a link to the original and an explanation about why you're asking again.

Good dating books

Post 68280 by philosophistry deleted for the following reason: posted earlier today

Probate is slow but at least it's transparent.

Post 68267 by amber_dale deleted for the following reason: poster's request.

Shhhh

Post 68225 by barrakuda deleted for the following reason: This is not a good use of askme.

A, B, C, D, R, K, Z, V, M?

Post 68179 by C17H19NO3 deleted for the following reason: Been covered pretty precisely previously.

Death by gaseous inversion?

Post 67891 by pantsonfire deleted for the following reason: this is one of those rare moonbat questions that is probably better for yahoo answers. Alternate reason for deletion: WHAT ARE YOU ELEVEN??!?!?!?

Valid Microsoft Product Key?

Post 67852 by Elle Vator deleted for the following reason: Surfing for keygens is not a good use of AskMe.

Should Josiah go to college?

Post 67554 by 29 deleted for the following reason: I don't know what the hell this is about but if you can't type more than this to explain what you are on about you really don't deserve to have the resident GENIUSES of AskMe help you with that. On the bright side, you can try again next week.

Help me get GPS data from New York City!

Post 67527 by suedehead deleted for the following reason: this is not right for askme

no cut&paste for iPhone

Post 67475 by jeffburdges deleted for the following reason: This isn't really a question, it's a feature gripe.

Best money spent

Post 67419 by radsqd deleted for the following reason: This is not what askme is intended for.

An ND in Toronto for migraine therapy including cannabis?

Post 67352 by onshi deleted for the following reason: poster's request -- jessamyn

DOA car - what now?

Post 67337 by charris5005 deleted for the following reason: can we combine two threads about the same car?

Where in the world is Tony O’Brien?

Post 67258 by scooters.toad deleted for the following reason: AskMe is not an appropriate place for this question.

You sir, are a jerk.

Post 67139 by uncanny hengeman deleted for the following reason: Yep, really more appropriate for Metatalk. Relocate thyself!

Fool Killer

Post 66927 by doctorschlock deleted for the following reason: please make more of an effort to explain your question and not make it seem like "please google this for me, k?"

Hope me, AskMe, you're my only help.

Post 66914 by provocateur deleted for the following reason: this should go in metatalk. please repost it there.

Poco Byrds Burrito Bros. Cpt. Beefheart...

Post 66778 by wafaa deleted for the following reason: this is a rant disguised as a question. And if I can tell you what I WISH IT HAD, it's a problem to be solved.

Fundamental advice required

Post 66734 by infini deleted for the following reason: Your question is really kind of hazy and broad and unclear as written, infini; this sounds more like a philosophy discussion invite than a problem to be solved.

Is there some kind of trick to breaking a stereotype a person has of you from the first moment they meet you when it relates to racism and lack of cultural understanding?

Post 66690 by guyver deleted for the following reason: This is a lot of personal description/rant without much of a real question, and is going really badly.

Real Life Troll Samples

Post 66258 by markovich deleted for the following reason: the internet is full of how to be a troll examples and while the map is not the territory this is a question that is better suited for someplace else or your own blog.

How do we become a non-profit theatre company?

Post 66187 by grabbingsand deleted for the following reason: poster's request

Google is Great (Most of the Time)

Post 66091 by DJWeezy deleted for the following reason: AskMe is not for invite-begging.

SONY Service S#*%@

Post 66029 by DickStock deleted for the following reason: This is about 90% rant and 10% hemi-question, and it looks like said question got answered, so I think this should be put to bed.

late night inspiring-but-likely-crap idea filter

Post 65881 by holympus deleted for the following reason: This kind of broad philosophical brainstorming isn't solving a problem, it's chatfilter.

Where do we go from here?

Post 65743 by pantsonfire deleted for the following reason: chatfilter - don't be jerks everyone.

The importance of Schweitzer

Post 65735 by pelican deleted for the following reason: More information about Albert Schweitzer if available on the Internet. It's not clear from your question what if any research you've done so far.

Lamborghini loudness: intentional or incidental?

Post 65713 by blapst deleted for the following reason: this is a rant diguised as a question.

Free the Cuban Five?!?

Post 65666 by PWA_BadBoy deleted for the following reason: grind your axe someplace else -- ask your question when you can do it without it sounding like this.

Opinion

Post 65617 by chuckdarwin deleted for the following reason: "Whence the phenomenon of sleep" might be a pretty answerable question, but given the presentation, this seems like let's-talk-about-sleep chatfilter.

The Berlin Wall

Post 65563 by Meatbomb deleted for the following reason: 'Best answer gets painted on the wall'? Please don't use AskMe to run your personal graffiti contest.

By what criteria do you rule out potential significant others?

Post 65470 by mintchip deleted for the following reason: This is way too broad and open-ended; chatfilter.

dogs

Post 65432 by amsterdam63 deleted for the following reason: hypothetical nofilter.

Mefites running thai cooking blogs, please report.

Post 65395 by J-Garr deleted for the following reason: Probably should go in Metatalk.

How do you

Post 65337 by Tbola deleted for the following reason: This, just as posted, would be fine as a Metatalk post. Please take it to Metatalk.

Did you kiss him?

Post 65334 by Falconetti deleted for the following reason: happy ending.

Job search while employed

Post 65228 by spacefire deleted for the following reason: this exact question has been asked several times before.

Stop Telephone Harassment

Post 65186 by pdxusa deleted for the following reason: this is not the right place for this.

How common is it for parents to leave their small children alone?

Post 65099 by ArchBr deleted for the following reason: this is a rant disguised as a question -- how are people seriously supposed to answer "are you people lunatics"? "um yes actually we are lunatics, thanks for asking"

MetaFlickr

Post 64956 by Frasermoo deleted for the following reason: this is for MeTa if you haven't gotten an answer already.

Did fortune deal us the

Post 64838 by hodyoaten deleted for the following reason: sorry, this is chatfilter with no point.

What do you know about that's awesome?

Post 64827 by lgyre deleted for the following reason: chatfilter, no problem to be solved.

Is MSA worth it in the end?

Post 64753 by Anonymous deleted for the following reason:

What did you say that offended the Christian?

Post 64745 by Osmanthus deleted for the following reason: This is not a good use of askme. Take it to Metatalk if you want to discuss site policy.

How would you help the world heal from the unrecognized presence of a deviant kind?

Post 64436 by humannaire deleted for the following reason: this is really a chatfilter "I'll go first" question.

Can you trade stamps in?

Post 64333 by pearlybob deleted for the following reason: Pretty much asked previously.

Why the heck isn't mefi loading!?

Post 64259 by mjao deleted for the following reason: this has been done before and mefi related questions go to metatalk

Musical Instrument Battle

Post 64158 by takeyourmedicine deleted for the following reason: I'd wade in with a 1976 Gibson Chatfilter.

How can I get MetaFilter to work with my Mac?

Post 64143 by vlotty deleted for the following reason: answered previously, in metatalk

What music makes you emotional?

Post 64106 by timory deleted for the following reason: chatfilter.

What do you do with a crappy boss?

Post 64101 by dy deleted for the following reason: poster's request

Is Carbon Fiber really worth the cost of a new bike?

Post 63945 by mathowie deleted for the following reason: whoops, fixed a bug just now.

Sourdough starter in London

Post 63907 by louigi deleted for the following reason: this is not really what ask metafilter is for.

How important is ethnicity still?

Post 63776 by markesh deleted for the following reason: chatfilter -- this is sort of an open-ended essay topic, not really a problem to be solved.

An annoying colleague with the biggest petpeeve of mine.

Post 63717 by icollectpurses deleted for the following reason: This is pretty bloggy and chatfiltery.

who is editing my posts??

Post 63675 by metasonix deleted for the following reason: this needs to go on MetaTalk

Info. on how to donate a kidney for money

Post 63667 by Tnuocca deleted for the following reason: you can not really ask this question here.

Just in time for

Post 63661 by Gordion Knott deleted for the following reason: How is this not just martial-arts chatfilter?

I'll drown my beliefs to have you be in peace. True Love Waits?

Post 63554 by banannafish deleted for the following reason: chatfilter

The physics of spherical mirrors

Post 63534 by exacta_perfecta deleted for the following reason: this question has pretty much been asked before.

What fictional character deaths have affected you emotionally?

Post 63473 by Tuffy deleted for the following reason: chatfilter

how should I do it

Post 63458 by alkupe deleted for the following reason: I guess we're done here.

What's the best question anyone has ever asked you?

Post 63420 by Jhaus deleted for the following reason: This isn't a great question, it's chatfilter.

Post 63341 by LairBob deleted for the following reason: Dang it all, LairBob, we told you not to look too long into the abyss.

Buttered Pop-Tarts

Post 63281 by caddis deleted for the following reason: you are in so much trouble young man

Where can I find springfolders for objectdesktop 2002?

Post 63206 by PowerCat deleted for the following reason: please don't use askme to get software for free. You have a few good links here if you want to purchase it.

Better get some sunglasses

Post 63157 by tdreyer1 deleted for the following reason: Well, it's chatfilter, but at least it's really mean-spirited.

How to get a new identity in Canada?

Post 63057 by Vamier deleted for the following reason: This is probably not a great idea for askme.

What are your favorite quotes about film/filmmaking?

Post 63052 by mrunderhill deleted for the following reason: chatfilter.

Am I missing something here?

Post 62953 by humannaire deleted for the following reason: please ask this in metatalk.

food for those lacking teeth

Post 62692 by mustcatchmooseandsquirrel deleted for the following reason: This was answered pretty well previously.

A walking corpse by any other name...

Post 62685 by clockworkjoe deleted for the following reason: This seems pretty dang silly and open-ended. Zombies != free pass for chatfilter, prior softiness bedamned.

Expect a vampire real estate boom in Arizona if this works out

Post 62418 by CRM114 deleted for the following reason: thought experiments are not really right for AskMe, no matter how sciencey they sound. plus this threatens to diverge into LOL CATHOLIX

Does this guy like me or what?! (part deux)

Post 62376 by Anonymous deleted for the following reason: The old thread is four days old. I've moved this there. See metatalk.

How can I find replacement audio for Kanzen Master: Kanji 2 Kyu?

Post 62377 by vorfeed deleted for the following reason: sorry, this is not what AskMe is for - try CL.

Who's getting short-shifted?

Post 62292 by Anonymous deleted for the following reason: poster's requst.

Help me become a professional shop lifter.

Post 62270 by complience deleted for the following reason: hey, come back here with that banhammer

Why isn't this being reported nationally?

Post 62194 by Debaser626 deleted for the following reason: chatfiltery - this isn't really what ask me is for.

What are (and what are your favorite) indie rock anthems?

Post 62160 by skechada deleted for the following reason: chatfilter.

Ever see a cat eat like a kid?

Post 62053 by lois1950 deleted for the following reason: c(h)atfilter

Looks tasty!

Post 62031 by sourwookie deleted for the following reason: maybe you could leave this topic the hell alone?

Help me find the good side of rap

Post 61895 by subajestad deleted for the following reason: humongous i'll-go-first chatfilter non-question

Anybody have Joost invites?

Post 61831 by slhpatterson deleted for the following reason: This is not what ask mefi is for

I Feel Like Judas

Post 61790 by [expletive deleted] deleted for the following reason: I'm sorry, but this is not appropriate for AskMe

CPE, unh, what is it good for?

Post 61733 by yomimono deleted for the following reason: poster's request.

Now, for your moment of Zen...

Post 61638 by Darth Fedor deleted for the following reason: you answered your own question and otherwise this will just turn into lolfilter.

What do you think of the apostle to the nations?

Post 61602 by partner deleted for the following reason: chatfilter

Why are some Ask MeFi answers highlighted light green?

Post 61598 by mazienh deleted for the following reason: They're marked as best answer. I'll update the FAQ. Usually questions about metafilter go to metatalk.

Post 61362 by Asherah deleted for the following reason: goddamnit -- don't post from your phone if you can't make it work right.

What is a tumblelog?

Post 61087 by zudfunck deleted for the following reason: Pretty chatty, and you never even showed up to clarify.

What is your best habit?

Post 61032 by pwally deleted for the following reason: Vague and chatty, sir.

What happens if a collapse arrives?

Post 61022 by zek deleted for the following reason: Assume this is hypothetical chatfilter.

What happened to my post?

Post 61013 by scissorhand2 deleted for the following reason: Yeah, to metatalk with site related content.

One of the guys who works for me has revealed that he has an inoperable brain tumor. What do I do?

Post 60997 by Anonymous deleted for the following reason: poster's request -- jessamyn

Browser incompatibility why?

Post 60986 by sydney54 deleted for the following reason: You are looking for RantMetafilter. This is Ask.

Tough college choices

Post 60885 by Anonymous deleted for the following reason:

Residential construction in Mexico data

Post 60785 by Anonymous deleted for the following reason:

Where are the heroes?

Post 60772 by eas98 deleted for the following reason: This is a whole lot of blog entry and not much question.

You got stuck in a moment...

Post 60748 by Meemer deleted for the following reason: This is chatfilter.

Physical touch, an unsolicited hug, a soulful kiss

Post 60636 by america4 deleted for the following reason: This isn't an answerable question, it's a kvetch.

Post 60621 by Tnuocca deleted for the following reason: All is strange and vague.

where/how to get checked out for stds

Post 60610 by Anonymous deleted for the following reason:

For Those About To Rock.

Post 60572 by philad deleted for the following reason: I play a pretty awesome version of Chatfiltering the Night Away.

Is it better to burn out or to fade away?

Post 60562 by travosaurus deleted for the following reason: hypothetical pseudoscience axegrindfilter

is tumescent liposuction a good idea and how much can I expect?

Post 60502 by krautland deleted for the following reason: poster's request

How to harness my full mental capabilities?

Post 60501 by Anonymous deleted for the following reason:

Air everywair

Post 60491 by parallax7d deleted for the following reason: Please see the made up "what if" science questions clause.

Grad school drivin me craaazy

Post 60285 by Anonymous deleted for the following reason:

What to do when friendships are no longer satisfying?

Post 60278 by Anonymous deleted for the following reason:

What should I do with my life?

Post 60241 by Anonymous deleted for the following reason:

Ants in my pants

Post 60237 by Anonymous deleted for the following reason:

Where are my words?

Post 60053 by Anonymous deleted for the following reason:

What makes you look twice at a guy?

Post 59973 by porpoise deleted for the following reason: Stumbled out of bed and found chatfilter in my coffee.

Writing Grant - suggestions?

Post 59969 by matkline deleted for the following reason: hi, even if you're at a big school this is still "do my homework" filter. post to metafilter jobs if you can't look up airfare yourself.

test

Post 59949 by pb deleted for the following reason: just a test post.

My Contract Is Up! Where can I go?

Post 59913 by PetiePal deleted for the following reason: PetiePal, you basically asked this three months ago.

Stopping dope-smoking leads to intense dreams?

Post 59774 by Anonymous deleted for the following reason:

Should I be taking anti-depressants while pregnant?

Post 59759 by Anonymous deleted for the following reason:

Why can't I access metafilter from home anymore?

Post 59730 by EL-O-ESS deleted for the following reason: We have this thing called MetaTalk, made especially for this sort of thing.

Help me learn to love sex without intercourse

Post 59729 by Anonymous deleted for the following reason:

someday we'll find it, the rainbow connection ...

Post 59724 by antifreez_ deleted for the following reason: stop please. "Rainbows are visions, but only illusions, And rainbows have nothing to hide. ..." JFGI

Foreign prison filter.

Post 59711 by Anonymous deleted for the following reason:

LoudSexFilter

Post 59705 by Anonymous deleted for the following reason:

Lend Me A Hand!

Post 59695 by davidmsc deleted for the following reason: OMG WTF BBQ but seriously don't

Risks of downloading from Usenet

Post 59647 by Anonymous deleted for the following reason:

Stopping Cerazette

Post 59580 by Anonymous deleted for the following reason:

How do you get into freelance journalism?

Post 59566 by Anonymous deleted for the following reason:

Family problems: What if my parents get a divorce, who would get my sister?

Post 59555 by Anonymous deleted for the following reason:

Is lying on one's resume a crime?

Post 59547 by Anonymous deleted for the following reason:

Help me locate the strangest porn ever produced

Post 59492 by Anonymous deleted for the following reason:

Can I Legally Post This To MeFi Music?

Post 59486 by gummi deleted for the following reason: hi, this needs to go into metatalk.

Post 59419 by Infernarl deleted for the following reason: this is a chatfilter question.

Choosing Professionals

Post 59316 by Anonymous deleted for the following reason:

How should I handle my long term relationship woes?

Post 59261 by Anonymous deleted for the following reason:

Hey, something shiny!

Post 59170 by b1tr0t deleted for the following reason: make more of an effort next time please.

Posting problem, MetaFilter.

Post 59138 by ClaudiaCenter deleted for the following reason: Metatalk for site-related questions, CC.

If you had only three days left... what would you do?

Post 59087 by Botunda deleted for the following reason: chatfilter

Hollywood or Bust

Post 59061 by melangell deleted for the following reason: Idle chatfilter speculation on well-trod gossip-rag philosophy? This reads like a USA Today opinion poll.

A DC area lawyer for illegal immigrants?

Post 59012 by Anonymous deleted for the following reason:

Just one squirt. I want atleast 4-5. [18+]

Post 58997 by Devileyezz deleted for the following reason: Please don't post the same question more than once.

Really Stupid Filter

Post 58990 by meta x zen deleted for the following reason: Go on, pull the other one.

My stiff upper lip is failing me.

Post 58987 by Anonymous deleted for the following reason:

Lawyers in London?

Post 58913 by Anonymous deleted for the following reason:

sssss

Post 58773 by item deleted for the following reason: pllllbbbtt

Never trust a skinny chef?

Post 58747 by Anonymous deleted for the following reason:

What to do about friend who acts as if fight didn't happen?

Post 58733 by Anonymous deleted for the following reason:

I just want to call Infinite Loop on that red phone

Post 58644 by Anonymous deleted for the following reason:

Wedding reception contract blues

Post 58623 by kyleg deleted for the following reason: this is not what askme is for - put it in jobs if it's a job

What to do with an abandoned unicorn?

Post 58592 by pokermonk deleted for the following reason: Oh jesus christ.

Word-play for Women: What Works?

Post 58581 by dropkick deleted for the following reason: Poorly executed query, to put it gently.

Basic SQL query question.

Post 58577 by herbiehancock00 deleted for the following reason: Sockpuppet homework help? Sorry, Leo.

i need a code

Post 58554 by rare_g deleted for the following reason: Vague requests for warez assistance are not a good use of AskMe.

Working for Razorfish in NYC

Post 58550 by Anonymous deleted for the following reason:

Can a wife get inside if hubby locks the doors?

Post 58516 by Anonymous deleted for the following reason:

Massive number of third parties spoofing From addresses at my domain

Post 58469 by Anonymous deleted for the following reason:

Post 58443 by Eideteker deleted for the following reason: "I'm hoping this isn't considered too hypothetical" is a really bad sign.

If all man made items were to suddenlyty disappear, how many years would it take to bring us back up to our present state of technology?

Post 58435 by Unsomnambulist deleted for the following reason: This is chatfilter.

monitor looks terrible

Post 58341 by cg1 deleted for the following reason: What the hell?

enabling death

Post 58319 by four panels deleted for the following reason: as asked, this is not an AskMe answerable question

Need a name for a summer camp

Post 58271 by unclejeffy deleted for the following reason: removed at poster's request