2011-12-27

Sociopathy hybrid?

Post 204247 by mrflibble deleted for the following reason: There's not an actual problem to be solved here - this looks like chatfilter. -- restless_nomad

Portland violinist?

Post 204200 by cbrody deleted for the following reason: Sorry, but it's not clear what this is about, and it doesn't look like there's a problem to be solved. If this is a hiring situation, that should go in Jobs; if it's social, you might try IRL or Music talk. -- taz

2011-12-24

My wife has left me. How do I get her to talk to me?

Post 204069 by Complicated shoes deleted for the following reason: poster's request -- jessamyn

2011-12-23

Is this (early) puberty in my son?

Post 204030 by anonymous deleted for the following reason: poster's request -- jessamyn

She Loves Me? She Loves Me Not?

Post 204004 by anonymous deleted for the following reason: -- jessamyn

2011-12-22

Could a deeply fulfilling friendship develop into something more?

Post 203917 by user-orlando deleted for the following reason: Poster's request -- taz

2011-12-18

What's going through your mind when you're pregnant?

Post 203632 by brynnwood deleted for the following reason: Your previous question on this topic is still open, please either follow-up there or explain why the answers you got in that thread aren't relevant to this question? -- jessamyn

2011-12-16

What was the worst year of films?

Post 203514 by trojanhorse deleted for the following reason: Chatfilter. -- cortex

2011-12-15

Death by Heroin

Post 203403 by nickji deleted for the following reason: -- taz

2011-12-13

Help my friend get his mojo back.

Post 203284 by too bad you're not me deleted for the following reason: This is totally not okay. If you need to paraphrase your firend's OKC profile, fine, but please do not do this to your friend. -- jessamyn

2011-12-12

keyboard with quiet keys?

Post 203210 by dpx.mfx deleted for the following reason: we almost never delete things as doubles, but this one is pretty cut and dried. Thanks for being understanding. -- jessamyn

How Do I Navigate This New-Job Drama?

Post 203202 by masquesoporfavor deleted for the following reason: Poster's request -- mathowie

2011-12-10

Need translation of Fijian-Hindi, will pay

Post 203074 by DaftMythic deleted for the following reason: This isn't right for askme, but might be right for Jobs -- restless_nomad

2011-12-07

Favorite quotes

Post 202861 by Hurst deleted for the following reason: Sorry, but this is Chatfilter. -- taz

2011-12-05

If time went backwards, what would you see?

Post 202640 by MesoFilter deleted for the following reason: This seems pretty irretrievably in chatfilter territory. If you have what you except would be a concretely answerable physics question at the core of this that you want to ask, maybe rework this and try again next week. -- cortex

2011-12-04

Asthma Cats Unite

Post 202543 by mixer deleted for the following reason: I am sorry for your loss. However, this is not what AskMe is for. -- restless_nomad

2011-12-02

What did your therapist do that was just terrific?

Post 202370 by namesarehard deleted for the following reason: Chatfilter - what is the problem you are trying to solve? -- jessamyn

2011-11-29

Help in navigating drama on Facebook (and among friends/family) regarding personal beliefs on factory farming.

Post 202123 by DeltaForce deleted for the following reason: poster's request - this didn't have to be this way folks.... -- jessamyn

2011-11-28

Can anyone tell me what city this is?

Post 201982 by gadha deleted for the following reason: Ask Metafilter is not a place to get help outing/doxing -- taz

2011-11-27

What if we plant trees on Mars?

Post 201928 by Tom-B deleted for the following reason: This isn't how Ask MetaFilter works, sorry. -- mathowie

2011-11-25

How to be reconsider for new job opportunites?

Post 201857 by msconfuse deleted for the following reason: You've already asked this question, and it's still open, so you can add any further info there. -- taz

Thanks But No Thanks

Post 201806 by dave99 deleted for the following reason: Double -- taz

Working to Keep the Lights On

Post 201805 by R2WeTwo deleted for the following reason: maybe needs a bit of a re-work. -- taz

2011-11-24

I was just following hors d'oeuvres!

Post 201782 by coffeefilter deleted for the following reason: You're going to need to reformulate this question for it work in Ask Metafilter. Please contact us if you need further explanation. -- taz

2011-11-21

What do fast food CEOs eat?

Post 201535 by jclovebrew deleted for the following reason: This seems like it's pretty unlikely to be answerable. -- cortex

When reading fiction, which passages make you slow down to read every word?

Post 201492 by Lorna deleted for the following reason: Chatfilter. -- cortex

2011-11-20

Bad officer, go to your vacation!

Post 201434 by parallax7d deleted for the following reason: This is way too chatty and not enough of an answerable question for askme. -- cortex

What have you enjoyed that you would never have thought you would?

Post 201407 by lesbiassparrow deleted for the following reason: Sorry, but this is just way too wide-ranging and chatty for Ask Metafilter; maybe you can ask again with a more specific question. Contact us if you'd like further explanation. -- taz

Website featuring a group of women sitting around topless... anyone remember this recent website?

Post 201405 by aqueousdan deleted for the following reason: Please try Google before posting to Ask Metafilter. -- taz

2011-11-17

666 999

Post 201248 by JohnR deleted for the following reason: This is kind of unclear as written if it's not meant to be kind of chatty; maybe whittle this down to a more clearly stated, answerable question and give it another shot next week. -- cortex

2011-11-15

Please help me enjoy sex

Post 201054 by stedman15 deleted for the following reason: Not entirely sure what is going on here, but can you repost when it's a lot more clear what's going on here and where this doesn't look like some AskMe/Reddit experiment? -- jessamyn

Anybody have a copy of Charlie and Lola "You won't like this present as much as I do"?

Post 201008 by priorpark17 deleted for the following reason: You can't really use AskMe for this. -- jessamyn

2011-11-14

Help me set up Webmin 1.500

Post 200976 by Bacillus deleted for the following reason: Sorry, requests for tech support via private messaging isn't what Ask Metafilter is for. -- taz

2011-11-13

What actors should play JFK, RFK, MLK, Andrew Young, Bull Connor, George Wallace in a film?

Post 200876 by michaeldunaway deleted for the following reason: Chatfilter. If you have an actual problem to be solved, maybe you can rewrite and ask later. -- taz

2011-11-12

What is your favorite coffee (preferably from microroasters)? Why (what tasting notes make it special)?

Post 200774 by bwvoss deleted for the following reason: This is the second time you've posted an askme conspicuously linking your coffee site. The first time may have been a mistake; this does not look like one in context. -- cortex

2011-11-11

Break Phone within Warranty

Post 200707 by absolutshrk deleted for the following reason: This is basically "help me break the rules." Could you maybe not be so coy about this and basically beg people to flag it to death? -- jessamyn

Are straight men attracted to most of their female friends?

Post 200685 by bearette deleted for the following reason: Sorry, but this is really pretty much an unanswerable question. The best you can do here is a poll, and that's not what Ask Metafilter is for. -- taz

2011-11-07

"How much can you know yourself if you've never been in a fight?"

Post 200342 by amazingstill deleted for the following reason: Chatfilter! -- restless_nomad

To hold a funeral service against the deceased's wishes?

Post 200307 by biwa-shu deleted for the following reason: There doesn't seem to be a specific problem or issue to solve here; just asking people if they feel this is disrespectful is basically chatfilter. -- taz

2011-11-05

How do you measure your life?

Post 200199 by happydude123 deleted for the following reason: This is chatfilter. -- restless_nomad

2011-11-04

the free wifi does not excuse the endless cantopop seriously enough alreayd

Post 200074 by zennish deleted for the following reason: Maybe post again later without the postscript meta info. -- taz

2011-11-03

Sex and Buddhism

Post 200031 by chameleon deleted for the following reason: Poster's request. -- restless_nomad

okcupid is a terrible, horrible, no-good, very bad place

Post 200012 by athenadanae deleted for the following reason: Not really a good idea. -- jessamyn

2011-11-02

Help me rape and pillage BJs for my new home...

Post 199962 by Reasonably Everything Happens deleted for the following reason: Please see us for a better way to phrase this. -- jessamyn

2011-11-01

Do you or someone you know work in Forensic Science?

Post 199880 by shrimpsmalls deleted for the following reason: You can't really use AskMe as a classified ad service. Maybe Craigslist? -- jessamyn

How can I change my relationship narrative?

Post 199794 by anonymous deleted for the following reason: Poster request. -- taz

2011-10-31

[worldbuilding filter] What would happen if human gestation took longer?

Post 199768 by Wretch729 deleted for the following reason: poster's request -- mathowie

2011-10-28

Looking for LED Professional Review magazine

Post 199590 by sardonyx deleted for the following reason: Sorry, this sort of hook-me-up thing isn't what Ask Metafilter is for. -- cortex

A Doodle-Like Site for Multiple Meeting Times?

Post 199562 by moviehawk deleted for the following reason: Poster request. -- taz

leading the blind

Post 199526 by the noob deleted for the following reason: This is problematic; no direct question, vague, and possibly do-my-homework. -- taz

2011-10-25

How do you drink?

Post 199321 by blurker deleted for the following reason: This is sort of a chatfiltery "I'll go first" question. What is the problem you are trying to solve? -- jessamyn

Car crash

Post 199310 by lewedswiver deleted for the following reason: Sorry, this is way too rambling; you need to narrow down and state your direct question. -- taz

2011-10-22

Have there been any studies that have looked at a link between intellectual disabilities and physical strength?

Post 199086 by SouthCNorthNY deleted for the following reason: Yeah... I think the framing here is going to distract from any potentially helpful answers. Maybe a redo without inflammatory terms? -- taz

2011-10-20

Invitation to participate: Home Beautiful – Inviting in the Ancestors

Post 198965 by iintheskyy deleted for the following reason: This totally not what Ask Metafilter is for. -- cortex

Location Location Location: Urban Planner and International Politics Analyst/Researcher looking for jobs

Post 198928 by hipersons deleted for the following reason: There is not actually any question here. Is there some specific advice you are looking for? -- taz

2011-10-19

My iPhone is stuck in the past!

Post 198805 by brilliantine deleted for the following reason: No, this is really MetaTalk-ish (or feel free to drop us a line via the contact form.) -- restless_nomad

2011-10-17

Is it politically incorrect if the red uniform always dies?

Post 198658 by Knigel deleted for the following reason: This is pretty much vague chatfilter with no particular problem to be solved. -- taz

2011-10-16

Is something up?

Post 198579 by DTHEASH1 deleted for the following reason: Without some other specific context or reason to expect folks here to have information on this, this is pretty much just raw speculation and isn't really a good fit for askme. -- cortex

2011-10-15

Advice to a 27 year old?

Post 198534 by xtine deleted for the following reason: This is kind of broad and chatty; if there's a more specific core kind of advice or guidance you're looking for, maybe give this a shot next week narrowed down to something less wide open than this. -- cortex

2011-10-13

What are some entertaining, interesting, weird, or informative subreddits?

Post 198355 by ollyollyoxenfree deleted for the following reason: Sorry, this is too chat-filtery, in the "what's your favorite X" sense. -- taz

2011-10-12

What is freedom?

Post 198347 by facehugger deleted for the following reason: This is a bit too open ended -- mathowie

Doggie Snacks - hopefully contraband

Post 198340 by YukonQuirm deleted for the following reason: interesting "what's your favorite x" question but it's still basically chatfilter. -- jessamyn

The best dish of [Insert Country Here] is [Insert Name of Dish Here]

Post 198289 by sdis deleted for the following reason: jbickers' recent question is covering pretty similar ground, but in any case once you're in "fill out this spreadsheet" territory this isn't really a good fit for AskMe but could probably be turned into an okay submission for Projects if you want to do sort of mefi-community crowdsourcing. -- cortex

2011-10-10

What are the most interesting general subject BLOGS you can't wait to come back to?

Post 198150 by ~Sushma~ deleted for the following reason: This is chatfilterish "what's your favorite X' without more details. -- jessamyn

Is Anonymous going to fuck things up today?

Post 198138 by dchrssyr deleted for the following reason: This is really not the sort of thing that works in AskME -- restless_nomad

Pro bono lawyer in Eugene?

Post 198094 by partner deleted for the following reason: Sorry, this is both too vague, and too specific to your situation for Ask Metafilter. -- taz

name of this song?

Post 198084 by yticmic deleted for the following reason: URL not working -- taz

2011-10-09

To subpoena...or not to subpoena?

Post 198033 by anonymous deleted for the following reason: Poster's request. -- restless_nomad

2011-10-05

Luggage

Post 197729 by fraac deleted for the following reason: I'd love to believe this was just a poorly-thought-out question, but under the circumstances it's pinging the bullshit meter a little hard. -- cortex

2011-10-04

How OK is ApartmentRatings.com?

Post 197601 by tontinreview deleted for the following reason: This has been deleted before, and doesn't seem like a question that is being asked in good faith. -- taz

2011-10-03

Know any wicked smaht hockey fans?

Post 197567 by wensink deleted for the following reason: Not what AskMe is for. -- restless_nomad

What drives you?

Post 197558 by cwarmy deleted for the following reason: This is chatfilter. -- restless_nomad

2011-09-30

Emotion and music

Post 197317 by Dmac_rocker deleted for the following reason: This is a nice sentiment but seems like a "let's talk about X" question without a problem to be solved. Chatfilter. -- jessamyn

2011-09-28

Unintended consequences filter: repercussions of world peace?

Post 197177 by Ginesthoi deleted for the following reason: This is too broad as to be actually answerable in this venue, maybe you want to narrow things down and re-ask next week? -- jessamyn

Its the Economy Stupid.....

Post 197126 by london302 deleted for the following reason: This is really way too broadly hypothetical for askme; if you've got something more narrow and concretely addressable than "predict the global future, in detail", maybe rework your question along those lines and ask again next week. -- cortex

2011-09-27

[PDX filter] Can I borrow your GuruPlug JTAG ?

Post 197101 by pdxpatzer deleted for the following reason: absolutely not what AskMe is for. -- jessamyn

Help me parse the requirements

Post 197037 by a2 deleted for the following reason: poster's request -- jessamyn

2011-09-25

Steak and cheese sandwich

Post 196868 by boby deleted for the following reason: Sounds like a tasty sandwich, but as presented this is Chatfilter. -- cortex

ApartmentRatings.com?

Post 196861 by tontinreview deleted for the following reason: This is not a question -- mathowie

2011-09-24

Keep calm and carry on

Post 196795 by MadMage deleted for the following reason: You can't really do this here. -- jessamyn

2011-09-23

Dissociative Episode

Post 196768 by fraac deleted for the following reason: This needs to be framed less like a Choose-Your-Own-Adventure and more like a problem to be solved. -- restless_nomad

What are convincing arguments to fight for trans-equality?

Post 196760 by DorothySmith deleted for the following reason: AskMe is really not the right place to pimp your petition either. -- restless_nomad

2011-09-20

How does a woman respond to a man who wants to "keep his options open?"

Post 196461 by ottimo deleted for the following reason: This is so full of hypotheticals that it is unclear what the question is here or, more specifically, what the problem is to be solved. If this is an actual human relations question perhaps be clearer as to what it is you are trying to resolve? -- vacapinta

2011-09-19

Why should we call everyone in the military a hero???

Post 196392 by iz0rz deleted for the following reason: this seems like a bit of a rant disguised as a question? -- jessamyn

2011-09-18

Bike trap fine.

Post 196319 by metafus deleted for the following reason: If you're not actively trying to get personal advice or solve a problem here, this really ought not to be an askme post. It isn't for venting or, good intentions aside, giving people a heads up about a bike trap or such. -- cortex

2011-09-16

SmugglingFilter: I want a hedgehog. I live in California. California says "oh no you cant, sucka!" HELP ME GET MY HEDGE ON!

Post 196219 by Senor Cardgage deleted for the following reason: This is seven questions and most of them are chatfilter. Hit us on the contact form if you want to fix this ASAP, otherwise ask again next week. -- jessamyn

2011-09-15

Needed: Quiet place to live in Orange County

Post 196146 by mousepad deleted for the following reason: AskMe can help you find resources, but it's not Craigslist and can't really be used for this. Feel free to rephrase and ask next week? -- jessamyn

Please help me find a previous mefi discussion on the non-freakishness of non-use of social media

Post 196140 by terrortubby deleted for the following reason: Yup, this kind of question goes in MetaTalk. -- restless_nomad

What's your type?

Post 196137 by timsneezed deleted for the following reason: This is pretty classic chatfilter. Maybe identify the actual problem to be solved and try next week? -- restless_nomad

Famous- not infamous, but not so good either.

Post 196075 by Fenshwee deleted for the following reason: Perhaps take a shot of rewriting the question so that you get your question across more concisely? -- vacapinta

2011-09-13

Plead guilty or not guilty?

Post 195979 by defmute deleted for the following reason: This is way too into the "I need professional advice" category for it to be okay here. It wouldn't be approved as an anon post and its not okay as a non-anon post. I'm sorry. -- jessamyn

2011-09-12

So I think my Dad Cheated - ... what happens now?

Post 195889 by Johnkx deleted for the following reason: I am really sorry this thing is happening, but if you already know the answer to your question, you may want to wait until you can formulate a question that you do need or want help with. -- jessamyn

2011-09-11

Need help with math

Post 195748 by shywolf91 deleted for the following reason: bare bones "help me do my homework" questions aren't what AskMe is for. -- jessamyn

2011-09-10

Up Up and Awayyyyyyyyy

Post 195594 by Bighappyfunhouse deleted for the following reason: posters request -- jessamyn

ASKMETAFILTER IS AS USEFUL AS YOU MAKE IT

Post 195587 by shipbreaker deleted for the following reason: Site questions don't go on AskMe. If you really need a public discussion of this stuff, the place to bring it up is Metatalk; otherwise, just drop us a line via the contact form. -- cortex

Will my sexy emails become public in a lawsuit?

Post 195557 by anonymous deleted for the following reason: at poster's request. -- mathowie

Was there recently a post on Metafilter about the US adaptation of the show "Wilfred" on FX?

Post 195504 by lulz deleted for the following reason: if you're looking for something on MeFi, go ask over on Metatalk. -- jessamyn

2011-09-06

What are your favorite martial arts YouTube links

Post 195371 by snap_dragon deleted for the following reason: chatfilter. what is the problem you are trying to solve? -- jessamyn

2011-09-05

Three comics walk into a bar...

Post 195277 by wensink deleted for the following reason: Not what AskMe is for. -- restless_nomad

2011-09-04

Understanding, even appreciating low probabilities

Post 195233 by Bradfordian deleted for the following reason: This needs to be framed a bit more rigorously to not be chatfilter. -- cortex

2011-09-02

What Does "the Internet" Love?

Post 195048 by probablysteve deleted for the following reason: Without something a lot more concrete as criteria or purpose here than "name some things people on the internet have liked", this is really basically chatfilter. -- cortex

What Does "the Internet" Love?

Post 195048 by probablysteve deleted for the following reason: Without something a lot more concrete as criteria or purpose here than "name some things people on the internet have liked", this is really basically chatfilter. -- cortex

2011-08-31

"A lie can travel half way around the world while the truth is putting on its shoes." ~Mark Twain

Post 194833 by Fizz deleted for the following reason: Chatfilter. -- cortex

Interesting websites and blogs

Post 194829 by Cloud King deleted for the following reason: This may need to be phrased more as a question about you and what you like then "make a list" with no extra details. -- jessamyn

2011-08-30

Test Question

Post 194747 by pb deleted for the following reason: Test complete! -- pb

2011-08-25

I need some way to pass the time for the next 4-10 years.

Post 194362 by codacorolla deleted for the following reason: This is chatfilter -- vacapinta

2011-08-23

Converting credit into cash?

Post 194245 by mreleganza deleted for the following reason: at poster's request -- mathowie

What version is your Android phone or device?

Post 194225 by loquacious deleted for the following reason: You can't really use AskMe for surveys. What is the problem you're trying to solve? -- jessamyn

2011-08-22

educational spiral

Post 194118 by cogneuro deleted for the following reason: You're gonna need to be more specific about what you know and what you want to practically accomplish before this is really gonna be answerable. Maybe tighten this up with some details and try again next week. -- cortex

Favourite Tags

Post 194047 by jbw deleted for the following reason: This belongs in Metatalk -- vacapinta

2011-08-20

How do they DO that?

Post 193973 by tumid dahlia deleted for the following reason: This is so super broad as to be basically chatfilter -- restless_nomad

2011-08-18

Spam!

Post 193794 by mysmallbiz deleted for the following reason: Huh? What is this exactly about? Maybe rephrase and ask again next week.maybe. -- jessamyn

2011-08-17

CAN A LEVER LONG ENOUGH REALLY MOVE THE WORLD?

Post 193690 by shipbreaker deleted for the following reason: Maybe try this again next week leading with the actual question and ditching all the chatty wrapping? This isn't gonna work like this. -- cortex

What does a child teach a parent about a parent?

Post 193627 by BadgerDoctor deleted for the following reason: Chatfilter. -- cortex

2011-08-15

How do you get a guy to put the toilet seat down?

Post 193506 by DougieB deleted for the following reason: Wow, no. -- restless_nomad

2011-08-14

what's your (BLANK) barometer?

Post 193379 by fozzie33 deleted for the following reason: The question as asked is too subjective to be answerable. This is basically chatfilter. -- vacapinta

2011-08-13

HELP! SCARY HEADACHE!

Post 193314 by sizzil34 deleted for the following reason: Go to ER immediately. Ask MeFi can't help beyond that -- mathowie

2011-08-12

Who died at the height of their beauty?

Post 193278 by Trurl deleted for the following reason: As written, this isn't really an answerable question. -- restless_nomad

2011-08-10

I Need a Mentor (in International Development)

Post 193057 by northxnorthwest deleted for the following reason: Heya, I feel for you but askme isn't really a place to go fishing for private conversation like this. If you want to give this another shot more as a small set of answerable questions that people can address in answers in the thread rather than a request for email, that'd be fine. -- cortex

2011-08-09

Do cable companies see everything you download?

Post 192990 by ohtimorousme deleted for the following reason: This is kind of not workable as a "give me advice on whether to torrent stuff" question, that's not really something AskMe can settle for you. -- cortex

2011-08-07

New to the forum

Post 192781 by Veronica78 deleted for the following reason: This is not a question, maybe try MetaTalk? -- mathowie

2011-08-05

Could modern society exist without displacing animals?

Post 192721 by vash deleted for the following reason: You may need to flesh this question out a bit more, explain why you're asking and outline your parameters a little better. This is clearly not going where you want it to go and since it's not time sensitive it might be best to just start over. -- jessamyn

Great sci-fi story/novel for indie film?

Post 192669 by michaeldunaway deleted for the following reason: You seem to have just asked this last week and it's not clear why you're doing it again. -- cortex

Manhattan City Hall wedding

Post 192661 by anonymous deleted for the following reason: huh -- jessamyn

2011-08-04

Anyone interested in the "future of mankind"?

Post 192582 by avtodorov deleted for the following reason: Heya, this is too much of a chatfilter deal to really work for Ask. -- cortex

What way do you think?

Post 192548 by jarekr deleted for the following reason: The question could be valid if you were asking for resources or references but doing a survey isn't a good fit with ask metafilter -- vacapinta

2011-08-02

How do people find Walter White sympathetic? Seriously, how? The man raped his wife.

Post 192423 by namesarehard deleted for the following reason: Heya, this is kind of a lot of I Don't Like This, Amirite framing and kind of chatty as a result, and the followup feels like it's pushing harder in that direction. Might be a way to rework this and ask again but as is it's a bit of a weird fit for askme. -- cortex

Why isn't DNA genotyping mesmerising?

Post 192405 by saperlipopette deleted for the following reason: this is sort of chatfilter, we can't really explain why you are not interested in something. Maybe ask again in a different way next week? -- jessamyn

Television Quality Perception by Gender

Post 192371 by sandmanwv deleted for the following reason: If you want to give this another shot next week more in the stripped down vein of your followup comment, that'd probably be fine, but as stated this is kind of a lot of distracting not-great framing getting in the way of that. -- cortex

2011-07-30

Pass through O'Hare security with marijuana in my butt?

Post 192161 by tunestunes deleted for the following reason: This is maybe above and beyond what we're really okay with you asking here. -- cortex

Unlikely

Post 192154 by mediocre deleted for the following reason: AskMe is not the right place to ask for favors. -- restless_nomad

2011-07-29

Who is your favorite cartoon character?

Post 192104 by Bacillus deleted for the following reason: Chatfilter. -- cortex

2011-07-25

Finding a super high class escort service and how to act?

Post 191702 by johnx deleted for the following reason: Not so much something Ask Metafilter can help you with. Possibly inquire to David Vitter's office. -- cortex

Transcending the self

Post 191661 by provoliminal deleted for the following reason: this is chatfilter. What is the problem you are trying to solve? -- jessamyn

2011-07-21

How to get off with my boyfriend without fantasizing about other stuff

Post 191405 by anonymous deleted for the following reason: poster's request -- jessamyn

2011-07-20

How are so many crazy people able to get significant others?

Post 191215 by cupcake1337 deleted for the following reason: I don't think being intentionally provocative is the best route to getting a question answered. -- vacapinta

2011-07-19

Rules for Posting? Why mine deleted?

Post 191157 by naight deleted for the following reason: Hey, you emailed and I wrote back. In any case, askme is not the place to ask about site policy stuff; if something in my email wasn't clear to you or you need a public discussion, take this to Metatalk. -- cortex

2011-07-18

Donate your unused MobileMe Family Pack email address to a breast cancer charity

Post 191069 by cltalmond deleted for the following reason: Not what askme is for, sorry. -- cortex

2011-07-17

What did I write on my hand while drunk?

Post 190962 by nathancaswell deleted for the following reason: While this is a hilarious question, there's no real way for the commentariat to answer it and it's going in a totally unproductive direction. -- restless_nomad

2011-07-16

Pod People in New York

Post 190938 by ferkit deleted for the following reason: I don't see a question here, just a reason to vent. Maybe try again next week? -- mathowie

Do I need a copyeditor, or something else?

Post 190916 by TheLastPsychiatrist deleted for the following reason: AskMe is not an appropriate place for solicitations. -- restless_nomad

Fight the power!

Post 190911 by coffeefilter deleted for the following reason: This is really unspecific and it's not clear why the three cited previously links are inadequate. -- restless_nomad

WILL IT RAIN TODAY?

Post 190899 by shipbreaker deleted for the following reason: That's a whole pile of bad luck and I feel for you and yours, but this is something to check a weather site for, not askme. -- cortex

Can a healthy diet mitigate the side effects of SSRI's?

Post 190828 by DeltaForce deleted for the following reason: please talk to us about the AskMe seven day limit. Thank you. -- jessamyn

2011-07-14

Please open up your head for me.

Post 190731 by StoneSpace deleted for the following reason: this is way too broad and all over the place to be answerable here. Maybe try to keep it to a "what is the problem you're trying to solve" without making it look like such an open invitation to chat about the nature of mind and brains next week? -- jessamyn

2011-07-12

What is friend-promotion etiquette on MeFi?

Post 190617 by jenniferteeter deleted for the following reason: Hi there -- you can't post about people you know and you can't post questions about metafilter in AskMe. Feel free to email for more info or just post to metatalk or read the faq a little. -- jessamyn

2011-07-11

Why on earth should I watch that show?

Post 190500 by holdkris99 deleted for the following reason: this is chatfilter. You may want to eitehr flesh out why you're asking and ask next week or take this to metacooler or metachat which have looser guidelines about this sort of thing. -- jessamyn

2011-07-10

Resurrecting the internet

Post 190392 by thisisdrew deleted for the following reason: this needs to be more of a question and less a spec fic looking thing. Try again? -- jessamyn

Why do you love who you love?

Post 190382 by Clotilde deleted for the following reason: Not trying to be a huge bummer here, but this is chatfilter without understanding why you are asking. Maybe get in touch and see if we can fix that? -- jessamyn

High risk/high reward investments?

Post 190369 by Carlo deleted for the following reason: You need to be a lot more specific about what you're trying to accomplish and why for this to work as an askme question. -- cortex

2011-07-08

Do yuppy Brisbaners like Asisan grocery?

Post 190276 by evil_esto deleted for the following reason: at poster's request -- mathowie

2011-07-06

If he showered every day would that make a difference?

Post 190044 by zombieApoc deleted for the following reason: this seems like a chatfilter question without some explanation of what you are talking about specifically. -- jessamyn

Freelance Battlefield Journalist-filter. How to get my critical Libya front line footage onto Youtube from Malta now that I've survived?

Post 190028 by kpdawes deleted for the following reason: This needs to be more focused on your actual question. There is far too much extraneous information here. Please contact a mod to determine how to rewrite your question. -- vacapinta -- jessamyn

2011-07-05

Should I marry my pregnant girlfriend?

Post 189981 by love_your_enemy deleted for the following reason: poster's request -- jessamyn

2011-07-03

How did you (or your friends!) find love in New York?

Post 189818 by jessca84 deleted for the following reason: "Tell me stories" is not what AskMe is for. -- restless_nomad

2011-06-29

Podiatrist near South Lake Union in Seattle?

Post 189510 by The corpse in the library deleted for the following reason: poster's request -- mathowie

Nonplussed, plz plus me

Post 189496 by NekulturnY deleted for the following reason: This isn't an appropriate use of Ask Metafilter -- vacapinta

2011-06-28

How has New York ruined every other place for you?

Post 189493 by msk1985 deleted for the following reason: Chatfilter. -- cortex

2011-06-26

It just breaks my heart when she cries...

Post 189275 by kitcat deleted for the following reason: Poster's request -- restless_nomad

2011-06-23

Cass Elliot? No silly, Cass McCombs.

Post 189085 by sully75 deleted for the following reason: Chatfilter. -- cortex

2011-06-21

Looking to Buy a Treadmill

Post 188850 by bodypowersports deleted for the following reason: Not sure why you are linking to your own website but this is a bad faith post (i.e. spam) -- vacapinta -- cortex

2011-06-18

Picture pages picture pages lots of fun with picture pages

Post 188643 by cashman deleted for the following reason: Please stick to one question per post. -- mathowie

2011-06-17

Listening for Your Stories of Love

Post 188577 by longing4thewayIN deleted for the following reason: Not at all what askme is for. -- cortex

2011-06-16

Needed: Recycled Clay in San Jose for kids with autism!

Post 188515 by luciddream928 deleted for the following reason: This isn't really what Ask MetaFilter is for, sorry. -- mathowie

Inexpensive Audio/Web Conferencing! Inquire Within!

Post 188482 by MiriamSue deleted for the following reason: Heya, this is not really what askme is for. Reach us at the contact form linked in the lower right if you have any questions. -- cortex

2011-06-14

WHY do people like to pop things?

Post 188342 by jitterbug perfume deleted for the following reason: People are weird, basically. This is pretty much chatfilter. -- cortex

Where can I buy low carb products in NYC?

Post 188335 by slightly sissy tea hound deleted for the following reason: please talk to us about AskMe and the seven day limit. Thanks. -- jessamyn

2011-06-12

Have you ever wanted to return to a universe you've never seen?

Post 188210 by reenka deleted for the following reason: Broad philosophical questions are almost always chatfilter. -- restless_nomad -- restless_nomad

What can I do to make my art career work financially? Or should I ditch it? Or other?

Post 188202 by pmcp deleted for the following reason: poster's request -- jessamyn

What would you change if you went back in time?

Post 188195 by JonesVery deleted for the following reason: This is chatfilter. -- restless_nomad

2011-06-10

Navigating the Dating Pool

Post 188094 by Anonymous deleted for the following reason: Poster's request -- restless_nomad -- restless_nomad

2011-06-09

How can low to no-income families take advantage of all of the available benefits they're entitled to?

Post 188015 by ValveAnnex deleted for the following reason: Heart in the right place, but this is more a blog post sort of situation than what AskMe is meant for. -- cortex

2011-06-08

Paging camera geeks

Post 187905 by babbyʼ); Drop table users; -- deleted for the following reason: at poster's request -- mathowie

The Key to Everything

Post 187858 by foxy_hedgehog deleted for the following reason: Hopefully IKEA customer service can help you out, otherwise maybe try craiglist, but you can't really ask people to hook you up with stuff on askme. -- cortex

2011-06-04

impregnate werewolf?

Post 187573 by foodybat deleted for the following reason: This is one of those questions that's unanswerable chatfilter without much more concrete parameters. What is the problem that needs solving here?. -- restless_nomad

2011-06-02

Horribly Selfish or Reasonably Concerned?

Post 187435 by JeSuisLibre deleted for the following reason: poster's request -- jessamyn

Troubled By The Lack of Data Rot in My Address Book

Post 187418 by Quisp Lover deleted for the following reason: yeah I think this may need a rewrite with a question and less of a survey. No big deal, drop us a note if you have questions. -- jessamyn

2011-06-01

Private Business Investment

Post 187309 by mleigh deleted for the following reason: poster's request -- jessamyn

More tablets = more Foxconn suicides?

Post 187252 by querty deleted for the following reason: This is kind of chatty and starting from a kind of charged premise. -- cortex

2011-05-28

Why is lesbianism associated with potlucks

Post 187004 by citybuddha deleted for the following reason: Really obscure "is this stereotype a thing?" questions aren't really answerable without a lot more context. -- restless_nomad

Stuck In The Middle With You

Post 186984 by Anonymous deleted for the following reason: poster's request -- jessamyn

2011-05-24

What do I need to crack WEP passwords with a Macbook Air running OSX?

Post 186682 by darkgroove deleted for the following reason: We'd kind of prefer you not ask this here. -- cortex

Rebuttals to “Religion Lies About Women”?

Post 186639 by querty deleted for the following reason: this really seems like 1. do my home work for me and 2. starting more of a MeFi thread in AskMe. If you need specifics, ask about them and let us know what work you've already done, thanks. -- jessamyn

2011-05-23

Treat people with respect please

Post 186590 by penguinkeys deleted for the following reason: It's not clear if this is a question or just venting. -- restless_nomad

Fashion show surprise . . .

Post 186585 by lawtalkinguy deleted for the following reason: Good luck with the honeymoon, but you really can't use askme for this sort of thing. -- cortex

What items have you purchased that were cheap as hell, but totally worth it?

Post 186576 by schmod deleted for the following reason: In the MeTa thread people pointed to the 4-5 times this question has been asked before. If this isn't a substantial variant on that one and you're aware of the other ones, it's pretty much a solid double unless I am missing something. -- jessamyn

Looking for Expert for Research Project

Post 186566 by gb77 deleted for the following reason: you can't use AskMe just to look for people to talk to. Help finding sources, yes. Finding people to talk offsite, not so much. -- jessamyn

Ease the perfectionists pain

Post 186546 by TheWalkingQuestionMark deleted for the following reason: Without a pretty clear specific goal for this it's pretty much chatfilter. -- cortex

2011-05-21

Apocalypse Roll Call!

Post 186405 by En0rm0 deleted for the following reason: Not really what askme is for. -- cortex

2011-05-20

Splitsville?

Post 186403 by CoinOp deleted for the following reason: Maybe try this a little more focused next week? -- cortex

Enlighten me on why some women put themselves into danger in the name of equality

Post 186337 by lahersedor deleted for the following reason: If there's a question here it needs to be much more focused, especially on such a sensitive topic -- vacapinta

2011-05-19

What is the biggest obstacle to a just sustainable world?

Post 186285 by andykapahala deleted for the following reason: You need to have more of an explicit answerable question for this to work on Ask Metafilter. Maybe try and narrow this down and give it another go next week. -- cortex

Which Bite Wins?

Post 186269 by notmydesk deleted for the following reason: Chatfilter. -- cortex

2011-05-17

I feel lost, can you help? :( :(

Post 186083 by quiero ser feliz deleted for the following reason: poster's request -- jessamyn

2011-05-16

AskMetafilter Rush Hours

Post 186000 by TheWalkingQuestionMark deleted for the following reason: Belongs in Metatalk. Although you should also search Metatalk because this question has been asked before. -- vacapinta

2011-05-14

Loading a picture into flash?

Post 185869 by Chocolate Pickle deleted for the following reason: Poster's request -- restless_nomad

Can a radio do this?

Post 185859 by Mertonian deleted for the following reason: at poster's request -- mathowie

2011-05-13

Sometimes big, sometimes small, changing pleases me not at all

Post 185820 by saucysault deleted for the following reason: poster's request -- jessamyn

2011-05-12

Can we be a Syria?

Post 185757 by chrisdab deleted for the following reason: this seems like chatfilter what-if stuff that can't be answered in its current form. -- mathowie

2011-05-11

How advanced/serious is this WoW character / guild?

Post 185661 by Perplexity deleted for the following reason: I don't quite understand this but it looks like it's not really a question but "help me evaluate this" and we have to take your word that they're your friend and while I'm sure you have every good intention, I'm not totally comfy with that. -- jessamyn

Help generate interest in Blocklets.

Post 185631 by unceman deleted for the following reason: This is way too GO CHECK OUT MY FRIEND'S STUFF for askme. Do not do this. -- cortex -- jessamyn

2011-05-10

Please help me make a great birthday gift

Post 185563 by Spamfactor deleted for the following reason: hey there -- aprreciate the sentiment but this isn't what AskMe is for. The nice folks over at metachat might be able to help you out though. -- jessamyn

Impossible to google

Post 185496 by Charlie Lesoine deleted for the following reason: This is not a question. -- cortex

2011-05-07

Community Supported Agriculture... uh... Supporters?

Post 185303 by Leta deleted for the following reason: AskMe isn't for doing surveys. What problem are you trying to solve? -- jessamyn

Can the case be made that "As goes Europe, so goes America, and then so goes Japan."

Post 185299 by frodoxiii deleted for the following reason: this is sort of chatfilterish. -- jessamyn

Your love is like bad literature

Post 185283 by Andrhia deleted for the following reason: Chatfilter -- restless_nomad

Help me track down some previously posted music?

Post 185250 by Silverdragonanon deleted for the following reason: Glad it worked out, but "What was this thing on Mefi?" needs to go to MetaTalk -- restless_nomad

2011-05-06

What DC character would most easily fit into the Marvel Universe?

Post 185240 by notcostello deleted for the following reason: I kind of love this question but it is really truly chatfilter. -- jessamyn

Seeking musicians & music industry people to interview in Manhattan & Brooklyn, NY

Post 185239 by 4midori deleted for the following reason: you can use AskMe for help looking for resources but you can't use it for getintg people's phone numbers like this. Maybe try jobs? -- jessamyn

Help me get a lion, tiger or bear!!

Post 185216 by astapasta24 deleted for the following reason: Poster's request -- restless_nomad

2011-05-05

Do you tag your music?

Post 185147 by oneous deleted for the following reason: Askme isn't really for polling the audience like this. -- cortex

Looking for books with absorbing stories with a mystical/Buddhist/Gnostic philosophical bent

Post 185134 by cheshirecat718 deleted for the following reason: poster's request -- jessamyn

Help me read this handwriting

Post 185100 by Proginoskes deleted for the following reason: poster's request - question *too* sucessful. Thanks to all who helped. -- jessamyn

2011-05-04

Am I wrong in my conclusion that god doesnt exist?

Post 185064 by cerebral deleted for the following reason: this is really a big heady question that is outside of what AskMe can help you with. -- jessamyn

He's gone....how should we feel?

Post 185049 by harh07 deleted for the following reason: This is not what askme is for, at all. -- cortex

But I'm a dog person...

Post 185010 by newpotato deleted for the following reason: Heya, "where was this thing on the site" questions need to go to Metatalk, not Askme. -- cortex

2011-05-03

2011-05-02

Is there ever a time where physical aggression in a relationship is forgivable?

Post 184873 by DeltaForce deleted for the following reason: chatfilter - what is the problem you are trying to solve here? -- jessamyn

2011-04-30

I'm starting a web application for coffee. What would you do differently to build buzz/market it? What features would make it better? (link/details inside))

Post 184700 by bwvoss deleted for the following reason: AskMe is definitely not the way to generate buzz. -- restless_nomad

Working out above your peak max heartrate.

Post 184690 by brenton deleted for the following reason: You need to pick one. This is not ok. -- restless_nomad

2011-04-29

What happened to my FB account????

Post 184651 by St. Alia of the Bunnies deleted for the following reason: Looks like there isn't much of a question here anymore? -- restless_nomad

2011-04-26

Undergrad vs Grad programs

Post 184364 by Ideal Impulse deleted for the following reason: poster's request -- jessamyn

Namin' the Missus

Post 184361 by Neekee deleted for the following reason: Chatfilter. -- cortex

2011-04-24

Seeking help finding a place in Austin.

Post 184190 by elpea deleted for the following reason: This is overly-specific and a little weird for AskMe. -- restless_nomad

2011-04-21

Thanks guys.

Post 184036 by Anonymous deleted for the following reason: poster's request -- jessamyn

2011-04-20

University of Kentucky at Lexington

Post 183949 by metametababe deleted for the following reason: please talk to us about AskMe and the seven day limit between questions, thank you. -- jessamyn

Is Givewell still on MeFi's black list?

Post 183903 by Dragonness deleted for the following reason: this needs to be in MetaTalk if you're asking for the MeFi take on the thing. -- jessamyn

2011-04-19

What should everyone read?

Post 183860 by CarlRossi deleted for the following reason: Glad the answers so far were helpful, but, yeah, this is broad to the point of being chatfilter as presented. -- cortex

The other pill.

Post 183851 by Anonymous deleted for the following reason: poster's request -- jessamyn

2011-04-18

How low would you go?

Post 183756 by Taurid deleted for the following reason: Chatfilter. -- cortex

2011-04-17

What "finer things in life" do you enjoy?

Post 183692 by Patrick Leo deleted for the following reason: Chatfilter -- restless_nomad

How do I improve my relationship with my mum?

Post 183666 by Anonymous deleted for the following reason: please email us concerning AskMe and the seven day limit. thanks -- jessamyn

2011-04-15

Better Actor: Gable or Wayne?

Post 183569 by notcostello deleted for the following reason: This is pretty classic chatfilter. -- restless_nomad

2011-04-14

Some for you, some for me...

Post 183472 by aerotive deleted for the following reason: Please do not use askme for this sort of thing. -- cortex

How to make free matter in todays job market.

Post 183469 by TeachTheDead deleted for the following reason: Uh, completely not okay. -- cortex

Time is Money

Post 183425 by Wanderboy deleted for the following reason: This is kind of hopelessly chatty as presented. -- cortex

2011-04-13

dumped and can't seem to get past it

Post 183361 by Fenshwee deleted for the following reason: this needs to be reposted in some other fashion, I';ll follow up with you, OP. -- jessamyn

2011-04-11

Reread books

Post 183128 by Ardiril deleted for the following reason: Chatfilter. -- cortex

2011-04-09

Moth to a flame

Post 183045 by 3491again deleted for the following reason: this needs to be more of an "I have a problem you can help me solve" and a little less "share your stories" for it to be okay for AskMe -- jessamyn

When should I have posted this question?

Post 183026 by piato deleted for the following reason: This needs to be in MetaTalk, not here. It has also been discussed repeatedly in MeTa so you may find the old threads helpful. I added this to the Mod Explanations page on the wiki. -- jessamyn

How much money do you need to feel secure?

Post 183025 by quirksilver deleted for the following reason: chatfilter. -- jessamyn

2011-04-07

I'm heartbroken, and I showed up where he was. What now?

Post 182878 by lovebird deleted for the following reason: poster's request -- jessamyn

2011-04-06

A secured, read-only USB drive.

Post 182753 by Netzapper deleted for the following reason: poster's request -- jessamyn

How did you meet and get with your significant other (past or present)?

Post 182730 by jander03 deleted for the following reason: chatfilter. -- jessamyn

2011-04-05

Wondering what everyone thinks of this video by Stansberry Investment Advisory about the state of the US dollar.

Post 182714 by WhaleRider deleted for the following reason: This question can probably be asked without all the scammy links -- vacapinta

what gives

Post 182691 by broadmargins deleted for the following reason: this is not the right place for this. -- jessamyn

2011-04-02

How to tug back when depression gets a sudden burst of strength?

Post 182425 by marriedtotacos deleted for the following reason: Heya, this really isn't okay as an askme question. Please feel free to write us at the contact form down in the bottom right if the page if you want to talk about anything at all, we'd be happy to talk. -- cortex

2011-03-31

chem 101

Post 182286 by Benzle deleted for the following reason: Oooookiedoke. -- cortex

2011-03-30

Robot wars game?

Post 182184 by cool papa sockpuppet deleted for the following reason: You need to not use spare accounts to get around the 7-day askme limit; it's per-user, not per-account. -- cortex

Advice on Marajuana charge?

Post 182137 by gbentz deleted for the following reason: at poster's request -- mathowie

2011-03-29

Sister accused of stealing money, hearing tomorrow. Please help us!

Post 182111 by Anonymous deleted for the following reason: poster's request -- jessamyn

advanced cake decorating classes?

Post 182059 by myyellowbird deleted for the following reason: Please do not use the anonymous question function to get around the 7-day wait on askmes. -- cortex

2011-03-28

After all this is over, we're moving to Hawaii.

Post 182021 by Anonymous deleted for the following reason: poster's request -- cortex

zones inside our minds

Post 182003 by sergio1667 deleted for the following reason: I am sorry but there is not a question here. -- jessamyn

My voice is my instrument

Post 182001 by parmanparman deleted for the following reason: you need to make your questions in AskMe make more sense and be answerable by the community here. This is just barely even chatfilter. -- jessamyn

The most racist thread ever

Post 182000 by Eiwalker deleted for the following reason: this is not quite a question. What is the problem you are trying to solve? -- jessamyn

Would you scan a book for me in a Boston Public Library branch?

Post 181964 by Vamier deleted for the following reason: you need to put this in Jobs. It doesn't bleong here. -- jessamyn

2011-03-27

Eureka!

Post 181867 by Rash deleted for the following reason: Chatfilter. -- cortex

2011-03-26

2011-03-25

what on eearth?

Post 181788 by fr0zen deleted for the following reason: Nope. -- pb

2011-03-23

Watch out, it might be a trap

Post 181541 by verisimilitude deleted for the following reason: This is kind of chatty for askme. -- cortex

I was hit by an uninsured driver in MI, should I go after her?

Post 181529 by banished deleted for the following reason: Poster's Request -- pb

2011-03-20

Cough syrup anyone?

Post 181220 by freddymetz deleted for the following reason: There might be a valid question here (re: languages and sounds) but as it stands this comes off as a bit amirite??/ranty -- vacapinta

2011-03-18

The memory of a lifetime?

Post 181127 by cashman deleted for the following reason: poster's request -- cortex

2011-03-15

Besty-Etsy

Post 180894 by aka burlap deleted for the following reason: this is a "what's your favorite x" question. What problem are you trying to solve? -- jessamyn

2011-03-14

Socio-biologists: Can anyone tell me why men find Sarah Palin attractive?

Post 180791 by ragtimepiano deleted for the following reason: please ask this question again in another way that doesn't insult the people you're talking about. I'm sorry you're irritated, but if you want real answers ask a question that isn't a variant of "XYZ sucks, AMIRITE?" thank you. -- jessamyn

2011-03-13

How did this happen...exactly?

Post 180732 by jpeek345 deleted for the following reason: I'm not totally sure what's going on here, but it's not in language AskMe folks seem to understand and seems vaguely.... unclear. Feel free to repost next week if there is a solid question people can answer that doesn't include links to your own stuff. -- jessamyn

2011-03-11

How to best support an SO with genetic disorder

Post 180565 by Anonymous deleted for the following reason: Removed at the OP's request. -- pb

2011-03-10

Why are Girl Scout cookies delicious?

Post 180489 by tenkarasu deleted for the following reason: Chatfilter. -- cortex

2011-03-07

USA Number One?

Post 180251 by digitalprimate deleted for the following reason: This needs to be a lot more specific to be something that'll actually work as an askme question rather than general chatfilter. -- cortex

2011-03-05

Getting cooperation

Post 180091 by page123 deleted for the following reason: this isn't a question -- jessamyn

Want to move to my girlfriends city ASAP. HELP!

Post 180060 by symbioid deleted for the following reason: posters request -- jessamyn

2011-03-02

Meaning of Life

Post 179855 by oracle bone deleted for the following reason: This is basically one of the great imponderables, unless you can narrow this way down to something practically answerable it's basically chatfilter. -- cortex