2015-12-29

What kind of 20th century vehicle is the Milennium Falcon? - milleniumfalcon starwars nerdery

Post 290223 by moonlight on vermont deleted for the following reason: I'm sorry, this is classic Chatfilter. Fun, but doesn't fit here. -- restless_nomad

2015-12-27

I have ruined my life - mentalhealth PTSD brother

Post 290135 by thereemix deleted for the following reason: poster's request -- cortex

Should I quit my job without another lined up? - work boss coworkers

Post 290108 by Autumn deleted for the following reason: Sorry, posts discussing suicide are against guidelines -- taz

2015-12-26

"Your money or your cat": the ethics of a veterinary policy? - cats

Post 290094 by Creosote deleted for the following reason: Sorry for the late delete on this, but "what do you think of the policy?" is heavy chatfilter / debatefilter -- taz

2015-12-24

2015-12-23

Safeguarding Intellectual Property in a Southeast Asian frontier market - Thailand Intellectualproperty iplaw

Post 290010 by cryptolex deleted for the following reason: OP, please check your email -- taz

Received friend request from ex I haven't talked to in 5 years - relationship etiquette friendship

Post 290033 by Asian_Hunnie deleted for the following reason: It's not clear if there's a question here beyond the overly general "what do you guys think about me talking to this guy again" thing, which is more chatfilter than Ask. -- cortex

2015-12-15

Help me deal with being perma-single - dateless

Post 289744 by Soap D. Spencer deleted for the following reason: Hey, this is exactly the same as your previous deleted question -- restless_nomad

Generalized Anxiety Disorder ruined my relationship - anxietydisorder GAD pain

Post 289741 by Toahthoy deleted for the following reason: Hey, per my email, this really needs to be edited down to work, sorry. -- restless_nomad

Mata Hari Information Needed - WWI strip tease

Post 289735 by sunnyblues48 deleted for the following reason: Sorry, this seems like a "google it" situation. AskMetafilter is really a resource to try after you've already done your own research, it's not a way to get homework answers or to skip doing your own searching. -- LobsterMitten

2015-12-14

Male friend rejected me. How do I get over not feeling good enough? - friendship love

Post 289678 by Ariel432 deleted for the following reason: Sorry, AskMe isn't for relationship play-by-play of this sort. Your question from last week is still open, go ahead and put this update in there. -- LobsterMitten

2015-12-12

Who killed Estelle Greyson? - Murder fiction whodunit

Post 289618 by doctor tough love deleted for the following reason: Not sure what this is, but it isn't an Ask Metafilter question -- taz

2015-12-08

Should I ask this guy what he's looking for? - dating relationship date

Post 289428 by missybitsy deleted for the following reason: Hey there, sorry, but ongoing play-by-play relationship updates aren't really what AskMe is for. You can post a version of this in your last thread about the same guy, if you want. -- LobsterMitten

2015-12-07

Circuit breaker won't switch back on - Breakerbox homerepair electricity

Post 289364 by *s deleted for the following reason: poster's request -- cortex

Hypercoaguable states - medicine thrombus formation

Post 289391 by sunnyblues48 deleted for the following reason: Hey, sorry if this isn't applicable, but this sounds like homeworkfilter, which isn't allowed on AskMe -- let us know within the next hour or so if there's something else going on. -- LobsterMitten

Help me deal with being perma-single - dateless lonely

Post 289389 by Soap D. Spencer deleted for the following reason: Hey there, I'm sorry you're feeling this way, but this kind of "help me give up" question doesn't really work on AskMe. -- LobsterMitten

2015-12-06

Do most parents order kids around randomly? - chores

Post 289340 by serena15221 deleted for the following reason: Sorry, this question is overbroad and chatty, and won't work here. -- restless_nomad

2015-12-04

Help I'm getting email for my same name but in Wales.

Post 289275 by Freedomboy deleted for the following reason: Heya, sorry you're dealing with this and hopefully some of the answers so far will be helpful, but more generally "mefimail me and call someone" isn't really an okay Ask MetaFilter question. -- cortex

2015-12-03

What's biting me?

Post 289226 by trixie119 deleted for the following reason: Poster's request -- restless_nomad

2015-11-29

Relationship Freakout

Post 289033 by InterestedInKnowing deleted for the following reason: Sorry, there isn't an actual question here. Hit us up at the contact form in the next hour if you'd like to try an edit. -- LobsterMitten

2015-11-24

Fiction - Some Questions Related To My Nano Novel

Post 288869 by marienbad deleted for the following reason: Heya, a few related grab-bag questions is workable but this is too many and too broad; see email about trimming it down some and get back to me and we can bring back up an edited version of this. -- cortex

2015-11-23

Need Help Buying From Sephora Online.

Post 288848 by thelloydshow deleted for the following reason: Hey, sorry, you can't use AskMe to ask for a favor. Possibly could post this to Jobs? -- LobsterMitten

2015-11-19

hilf'mal 'n Bruder? Deutsche die 'n tshirt die US 'was Mailen-könnten? - farinurlaub deutschland berlin

Post 288659 by dorian deleted for the following reason: Yeah, this is not an appropriate use of Ask MeFi I'm afraid. -- goodnewsfortheinsane

2015-11-15

How to take initial steps to break away from vebal abuse - verbal abusive relationship

Post 288477 by tnar23 deleted for the following reason: Hey, tnar23, sorry, but it's not really clear what specific advice you are looking for. Please contact us if you'd like to discuss. -- taz

Sad Day In The Neighborhood Note While Working On 9/11 - 9-11 Mr Rogers

Post 288492 by orsonet deleted for the following reason: This is a fine question but it needs to not have links to your own blog - drop us a line at the contact form to get it edited. Thanks. -- restless_nomad

Help an educator come up with a list of diverse names! - education teaching children

Post 288491 by moxie_milquetoast deleted for the following reason: Hey, linking directly to this project isn't going to work here - drop us a line at the contact form to discuss. Thanks. -- restless_nomad

2015-11-14

Elio Motors Thoughts? - auto

Post 288460 by dougiedd deleted for the following reason: This is way too chatty to work for Ask. -- cortex

2015-11-13

Insulin Dosage conversion for Lantus Solostar to Toujeo - medicine

Post 288437 by just asking deleted for the following reason: Hey there, this question got away from us earlier in the night but it looks like this is something where really you need the answer from your doctor, period, so I'm going to delete so it won't show up in google searches. -- LobsterMitten

2015-11-07

I Am a Jerk on OKCupid

Post 288163 by quickfyi deleted for the following reason: This is pretty much chatfilter and it's really, really not going to go the way you want it to. -- LobsterMitten

2015-11-05

Did 2001's Monolith appear in Star Trek?

Post 288066 by feelinglistless deleted for the following reason: poster's request -- LobsterMitten

2015-11-04

Hairstyle connoisseur's - need your opinion for 2016 (guy) - haircut resolved

Post 288013 by audio deleted for the following reason: Hey, this link isn't working, and the question doesn't really work without it. Drop us a line at the contact form if you have a better one in the next hour or so and we'll fix it. -- restless_nomad

2015-11-02

Where can I get a shotgun in Portland Oregon with minimal fuss?

Post 287915 by johnpowell deleted for the following reason: Sorry, this doesn't seem like a question that you need AskMe's help for, and the framing here is unsettling. -- LobsterMitten

2015-11-01

I Feel Like The Subject Of Some Weird Behavior Modification Experiment - Have No Idea

Post 287858 by flowergate deleted for the following reason: Hey, sorry for the late delete, but this doesn't seem like something Ask Metafilter can really help with. -- taz

2015-10-30

What's for supper this evening? - dining cusinine cullinarydelights

Post 287791 by mr. digits deleted for the following reason: This is not what Ask MetaFilter is for. -- cortex

2015-10-29

Why Religion? - questioning attendance culture

Post 287744 by ChuraChura deleted for the following reason: Hey, as framed this is chatfilter but could easily be edited a bit to be okay - contact us within the next hour or so for an edit. -- LobsterMitten

2015-10-27

Where can I buy a 9" Gomi Taro monkey (Saru Rururu) - plush

Post 287683 by Runes deleted for the following reason: Hey, this needs to not be a craigslist ad - drop us a line at the contact form in the next half hour if you want to edit. -- restless_nomad

2015-10-24

Can you define Post Capitalism? - post-capitalism socialism marxism

Post 287533 by JefeDelManana deleted for the following reason: Hey, sorry, but it's not clear here why researching post-capitalism online isn't sufficient, and asking for opinions "even if you don't have a clue" isn't how Ask Metafilter works. Please contact us if you have questions. -- taz

2015-10-17

If I went back in time would I always miss modern tools and culture? - travel

Post 287243 by Senor Cardgage deleted for the following reason: Sorry, thought exercises aren't within AskMe's remit. -- restless_nomad

2015-10-14

Need info on crystal meth

Post 287122 by kanewai deleted for the following reason: It really isn't clear what the question is here. Drop us a line at the contact form soon if you want to make changes. -- restless_nomad

i'm so hot for you and you're so cold sore

Post 287106 by flourpot deleted for the following reason: Poster's request -- restless_nomad

2015-10-13

How to avoid stress during pregnancy when the father is a large soure?

Post 287081 by Autumn deleted for the following reason: Hey there, if you are suicidal, please reach out for live help to 800-273-TALK (8255) or one of the links on the ThereIsHelp Mefi wiki page. You can also call the national domestic violence hotline, it sounds like they may have better resources for you 1-800-799-SAFE (7233). -- LobsterMitten

2015-10-12

The Non-Stop Talking of Public Radio Fund Drives

Post 287025 by CollectiveMind deleted for the following reason: Sorry, this is a double - the previous question on this is yours and it's still open, so folks can go put their info in there. -- LobsterMitten

Is Enlightment/Knowledge really worth it?

Post 287044 by emma33UK deleted for the following reason: Sorry, this is chatfilter. -- LobsterMitten

2015-10-11

Is this actually physically possible/how scared should I be of this kid?

Post 286983 by anonymous deleted for the following reason: Some significant privacy concerns here. -- taz

Toni Hunter and the Avro Vulcan

Post 286961 by adept256 deleted for the following reason: Sorry, this isn't was Ask Metafilter is for; please contact us if you'd like to discuss. -- taz

2015-10-09

My family forgot my birthday. Should I be mad/sad?

Post 286915 by anonymous deleted for the following reason: Sorry, this doesn't have an answerable question in it. -- restless_nomad

2015-10-08

Why is it not illegal to require people to report their gender?

Post 286881 by gusandrews deleted for the following reason: This is overbroad to the point of being chatfilter, sorry. -- restless_nomad

2015-10-07

Can you mimick a prep school curriculum in college freshman year?

Post 286817 by red_alert_3 deleted for the following reason: This is more a thesis than an answerable question, sorry. -- restless_nomad

2015-10-04

Help diagnose a bright young guy slowly descending into a bizarre state? - psychology narcissism mentalhealth

Post 286644 by pableaux deleted for the following reason: Sorry, but Ask Metafilter isn't really for crowd-sourcing a psychiatric or other medical diagnosis. Please contact us if you have questions. -- taz

2015-10-03

Thoughts on Office Gossip? Looking for perspectives. - officegossip workculture

Post 286610 by frumiousb deleted for the following reason: Hey, sorry, but as presented, this is really more like a general "let's discuss office gossip." If you'd like to narrow it down a bit to an answerable question for solving or addressing a problem, please contact us within the next hour or so, and we can edit and undelete. -- taz

2015-10-02

What happened to Habit Judo - gamification habits personal

Post 286578 by Perko deleted for the following reason: No worries, but this sort of "where was this MetaFilter-related thing" question should go on MetaTalk, not here in Ask. Feel free to repost it there. -- cortex

Please help me get my stolen family photos back (Washington DC area) - burglary theft

Post 286572 by dudeman deleted for the following reason: I am so sorry this happened, and my condolences on the loss of your grandmother, but Ask MetaFilter isn't really something folks can use as a general APB like this. -- cortex

2015-10-01

Shootings at community colleges - massshooting crime

Post 286545 by michaelh deleted for the following reason: Hey, this is basically info that's easy enough to find and sort of eeh as a question given the shooting today. -- LobsterMitten

Selfish Parents - parenting

Post 286558 by pinkacademic deleted for the following reason: Sorry, but this is a discussion topic rather than an answerable question, and as such won't work here. -- restless_nomad

2015-09-30

Where is it couth to post one's own show on Metafilter (if anywhere)?

Post 286498 by sonascope deleted for the following reason: Hey, this question could go on MetaTalk or the contact form, just not here. Sorry! -- restless_nomad

2015-09-28

Please throw an item into an active volcano for me

Post 286410 by popechunk deleted for the following reason: Hey there, sorry, AskMe's not for soliciting favors - you can put this on Jobs if you want, though. -- LobsterMitten

I can't keep secrets

Post 286409 by rhythm_queen deleted for the following reason: poster's request -- LobsterMitten

2015-09-26

A once great rock band that broke up gets back together - music

Post 286304 by qhosinyawi deleted for the following reason: Hey there, sorry, this is chatfilter. -- LobsterMitten

2015-09-24

Is this DEFINITELY the kind of art I want to make? - style questions brandonboyd

Post 286250 by jitterbug perfume deleted for the following reason: Hey there, your previous question is still open, just post this in there and the people who answered there will see it in their Recent Activity. -- LobsterMitten

2015-09-23

Share some advice/stories re: recovering from a breakup with BPD ex? - relationship borderline selfpity

Post 286170 by sweetshine deleted for the following reason: Heya, sorry you're dealing with this, but as written this is mostly just "here's how I'm feeling" without any clear concrete question that'd make it make sense for Ask MetaFilter. -- cortex

2015-09-21

What recipe would you request to eat if you were on death row? - Amazing signature dish

Post 286085 by Jubey deleted for the following reason: Hey there, as stated this is so broad it's chatfilter, but if you get in touch with me with some narrowing specifications I can edit and repost (within the next hour or so). -- LobsterMitten

2015-09-16

Looking for a MeFi comment for a rebuttal - argument correct harassment

Post 285857 by photoslob deleted for the following reason: Yeah, throw this up on MetaTalk instead. Thanks. -- restless_nomad

2015-09-15

Hiring manager emails me back about a "possible position". - job interview

Post 285778 by tnar23 deleted for the following reason: Hey there, it seems like your question is basically unanswerable and the person's going to call you today anyway? -- LobsterMitten

2015-09-10

Why do physicians garner so much respect? - doctors medicine prestige

Post 285563 by lecorbeau deleted for the following reason: Hey there, sorry, this is chatfilter. It's sometimes possible to revise, if you get in touch with me in the next hour or so. -- LobsterMitten

What scares you? Tell me a story... - horror fear scary

Post 285558 by Fenriss deleted for the following reason: Hey there, as framed this is chatfilter. It could maybe be rewritten; hit up the contact form in the next hour or so if you'd like to try. -- LobsterMitten

can i get a chase credit card from outside the USA - points program

Post 285555 by edtut deleted for the following reason: poster's request -- LobsterMitten

2015-09-08

Help me with my 6th grade daughter's Math home work. I am stumped

Post 285494 by Beaufort deleted for the following reason: Hey, sorry, totally understandable to want help with this, but site guidelines include "Please do not Ask MetaFilter to do your homework" -- taz

2015-09-07

Not OK, Cupid - dates okcupid scheduling

Post 285434 by John Cohen deleted for the following reason: This isn't working out. OP maybe you can rephrase the question to post later. -- taz

My whole life blew up out of the blue - relationship divorce breakup

Post 285423 by kbbbo deleted for the following reason: This sounds like a rough situation and I'm sorry you're dealing with it, but as written here this is way too scattered and unfocused to be an answerable question; if you want to give this another shot next week way stripped down to an answerable core question, that'd be fine. -- cortex

2015-09-05

Therapists needed (not that kind) - Physical therapy exercises

Post 285339 by Iteki deleted for the following reason: This is not an ok way to ask a question, sorry. -- restless_nomad

2015-08-31

My sweet little cat has just been killed in the worst possible way. - grief death violence

Post 285130 by Jubey deleted for the following reason: I'm so sorry this has happened. If you just need to talk, MeFi Chat is a better option, or mail me. Also check your MefiMail. -- LobsterMitten

So what's going to happen? - Current events

Post 285119 by catspajammies deleted for the following reason: Sorry, this is chatfilter. -- restless_nomad

2015-08-28

Should we be concerned about cancer? - diagnosis health back

Post 285015 by drd deleted for the following reason: poster's request -- taz

Why does anyone want a fetal liver? - PlannedParenthood

Post 285014 by Chocolate Pickle deleted for the following reason: Sorry, but this is really a super-easy thing to Google; contact us if you need help -- taz

Who from MeFi contacted me right after Katrina?

Post 284996 by grimcity deleted for the following reason: This is a totally ok question to ask over on MetaTalk - please repost it there! -- restless_nomad

Walk to the Right or Die - pedestriantraffic walkingontheright petpeeves

Post 284988 by oceanview deleted for the following reason: This is a bit more of a rant than a question, sorry. -- restless_nomad

2015-08-27

Very pregnant woman. New universal symbol for human being? - default humanbeing lady

Post 284969 by knowgood deleted for the following reason: Sorry, this isn't a question as such. -- restless_nomad

2015-08-25

WTF is motivating this behaviour?

Post 284893 by everydayanewday deleted for the following reason: Sorry, but this is really something no one here can know, and basically more discussion fodder than a concrete problem to be solved (see chatfilter) -- taz

2015-08-23

What are some reasons why I shouldn't kill myself? - depression abuse lifeadvice

Post 284782 by gehenna_lion deleted for the following reason: I'm sorry that you've feeling this way, but suicide questions are not allowed on AskMe. Instead, members have assembled the There Is Help listing of hotlines and email addresses that you can reach out to for direct assistance right now. -- LobsterMitten

2015-08-21

Apparently, I come off as crazy and mentally retarded. Help? - dealing with difficult

Post 284712 by aristotlefangirl deleted for the following reason: Couple of problems here; a) using "mentally retarded" as a description isn't okay, b) this is extremely similar to your last post, which is still open and already has advice about the general question -- taz

Belief in oneself - Mistakes Self-doubt Confidence

Post 284699 by nidora deleted for the following reason: Hey there, I'm sorry you're still having a hard time, but you've already asked this same question a number of times over the years. -- LobsterMitten

2015-08-20

You'd move too, if this happened to you! - family kids familyrelationships

Post 284650 by jrobin276 deleted for the following reason: Heya, if this is basically just an update to the situation from last week, it's probably best just to post an update comment in that thread with the new developments so folks who've already read up on it can pick up from there. -- cortex

2015-08-17

Favorite Stories About Teenage Girls Who Are Friends

Post 284470 by sunnyblues48 deleted for the following reason: As framed this is pretty much chatfilter; maybe give it another shot next week with a little more specificity about what you're looking for and why? -- cortex

2015-08-16

Please help me find out where the Turtle Woman meme originated! - internet

Post 284437 by newfers deleted for the following reason: Hey there, I know you don't mean badly here, but this seems to be a picture of a woman who I'm guessing from the photo maybe has a disability/some developmental issues? And if that's the case it's extra unkind, on top of its already being at least iffy to go all internet detective squad on her. Hit us up at the contact form if you'd like to talk it over. -- LobsterMitten

2015-08-15

Is Chicago under attack? - airplane frenzy

Post 284402 by shipbreaker deleted for the following reason: We've been pretty patient with you, but this is one too many weird Ask Metafilter stunts. -- cortex

2015-08-11

All about that fish

Post 284248 by aristotlefangirl deleted for the following reason: Hey there, sorry you're in a bad place. This question isn't going to work out - I'm sending you an email. -- restless_nomad

2015-08-10

Why did this guy stopped communicating with me suddenly after 4th date?

Post 284175 by missybitsy deleted for the following reason: Sorry, you asked this same question last week. I'm sorry this is worrying you but this week-to-week relationship update thing is not a workable way to use AskMe over the long term. -- LobsterMitten

2015-08-08

Help me learn to accept being the bad guy sometimes - innerstrength boundaries selfinterest

Post 284072 by yasp deleted for the following reason: Please contact us about sock accounts and the 7-day limit -- taz

2015-08-07

Online directory for beautiful monograms? - publishing printing art

Post 284064 by cyrusw8 deleted for the following reason: Please contact us regarding the AskMe 7-day limit and the rules about second accounts. -- LobsterMitten

Explain font licensing to me like I am a five year old - apps web fonts

Post 284063 by omar.a deleted for the following reason: Each person gets one AskMe question per week; this is in violation of that limit. -- LobsterMitten

2015-08-05

Can you recommend a jewelry store in the St Louis, MO area? - Engagementring StLouis StLouisMO

Post 283959 by possibilityleft deleted for the following reason: Poster's request -- restless_nomad

Do you think OJ did it? - crime Simpson

Post 283942 by bengalibelle deleted for the following reason: This is not a good use of Ask Metafilter. -- cortex

2015-08-03

Navigating the tricky waters of an ever-changing dating status tide. - confusion ambiguity sex

Post 283836 by eustaciavye87 deleted for the following reason: Heya, quoting at length your private correspondence with an absent third party isn't really a great idea for for Ask Metafilter, and in general this is pushing pretty far into too-long territory; maybe rework this to condense it some and without all the quotation? -- cortex

2015-08-01

Known any taciturn commercial fishermen?

Post 283745 by red chip blue chip deleted for the following reason: Sorry, but this is chatfilter -- taz

2015-07-31

Does SFG southpaw Madison Bumgarner ever mouth off at Caucasian players? - baseball sanfranciscogiants madisonbumgarner

Post 283740 by Joseph Gurl deleted for the following reason: Hey, sorry, but this is really sort of more a twitter-like discussion prompt or complaint/rant, esp with the "hatethatguy..." tag, and doesn't really work here -- taz

2015-07-29

Letter from ex shrink - transference countertransference therapy

Post 283614 by Jaspersen145 deleted for the following reason: Hey, sorry, but there's a problem with sharing the private correspondence of other people on the site, and this is probably something better to review with new, trusted therapist. -- taz

Remember place on web page after reload/restart? - firefox

Post 283612 by at home in my head deleted for the following reason: Hey, sorry questions about the site go on Metatalk! -- taz

2015-07-28

How do you keep doing something you know is going to end poorly? - low vision

Post 283594 by Aranquis deleted for the following reason: Poster's request -- restless_nomad

How does this dating thing work? - romance waiting

Post 283591 by bearette deleted for the following reason: Posters request. -- restless_nomad

2015-07-27

Will My On-Screen Keyboard Work in Windows 10?

Post 283527 by wintermute2_0 deleted for the following reason: Heya, this isn't really something you can use Ask for, sorry. You might check in on Chat? -- cortex

How do you date someone awesome without feeling unworthy? - dating relationships

Post 283521 by queenofthenight deleted for the following reason: queenofthenight, there's an issue here with multiple Metafilter accounts; please contact us. -- cortex

2015-07-26

How often do you visit with your parents?

Post 283463 by bimbam deleted for the following reason: Hey sorry, but as presented, this is more "just curious"/"polling the readers" chatfilter than a concrete question. If you are actually looking for specific advice, contact us within the next hour or so to rework the question. -- taz

2015-07-25

Am I right to feel angry at being judged a flake here?

Post 283426 by six sided sock deleted for the following reason: Sorry, but this is basically a "vote-on-who's-right" in this situation rather than a specific concrete problem Ask Me can help with. -- taz

2015-07-23

Free swim

Post 283375 by nologo deleted for the following reason: This does not seem like a good use of Ask Metafilter. -- cortex

2015-07-22

Seriously? How is Donald Trump leading in the polls?

Post 283308 by harrietthespy deleted for the following reason: While I completely understand the impulse, this is not going to work here as framed, sorry. -- restless_nomad

2015-07-19

I'm ok w/marriages, but uncomfortable w/ wedding ceremonies. Who else?

Post 283154 by jacobnayar deleted for the following reason: Heya, this has a lot of personal thoughts on the subject and not much in the way of a clear, answerable question of the sort that would really work for Ask Metafilter. -- cortex

How private are you online and why?

Post 283145 by stellathon deleted for the following reason: Heya, this is too sort of broad and just-curious to really work as framed; if there's a more specific concrete concern that would make this directly answerable rather than sort of chatfilter, that'd be okay. -- cortex

2015-07-16

How do I respond constructively to my partner's anger, and to my own?

Post 283013 by lesemajesty deleted for the following reason: poster's request -- taz

2015-07-13

How is relationship formed?

Post 282853 by topoisomerase deleted for the following reason: Heya, this is way too vague to be anything other than Chatfilter. If you want to revisit this with more detail about what you are specifically dealing with and why you're asking, that'd be fine. -- cortex

Is this paragraph a good description?

Post 282842 by joer deleted for the following reason: Hey, sorry, but text proofing or editing (beyond maybe a short phrase or individual word usage) isn't a good use of Ask Metafilter -- taz

Is this how a relationship should end?

Post 282840 by blokefromipanema deleted for the following reason: Sorry, but this is basically a repeat of earlier questions. -- taz

2015-07-10

Should I live my life as if I am entitled to privacy?

Post 282744 by gt2 deleted for the following reason: Heya, I'm sorry you're dealing with this, but as framed here this isn't really something that's going to work as a "just give me advice about lifestyle" sort of query. If you want to drop us a line at the contact form and talk about potentially reworking it in away that will be more useful, that's fine. -- cortex

2015-07-08

When Both People are Emotionally Unavailable

Post 282631 by minoraltercation deleted for the following reason: poster's request -- cortex

2015-07-05

Negative co-worker causing stress.

Post 282505 by MeaninglessMisfortune deleted for the following reason: Please check your email about the rules regarding sockpuppet accounts and the 7-day limit between questions. -- LobsterMitten

2015-07-04

Conflict in Law firm office

Post 282448 by falsedmitri deleted for the following reason: Sorry, I know you're writing a story here, but this is unavoidably chatfilter. -- restless_nomad

2015-07-03

Who Needs a Face When You Have a Username!

Post 282439 by fritillary deleted for the following reason: Hey, sorry but this is chatfilter -- taz

2015-06-29

Life Flash Game - games

Post 282204 by feelinglistless deleted for the following reason: poster's request -- cortex

2015-06-26

Dating a guy from high school who has a questionable past? - boyfriend

Post 282105 by Chelsaroo650 deleted for the following reason: Heya, sorry, but this reads more like kind of a venting/processing thing than a clear answerable question that'll work for Ask. -- cortex

2015-06-24

CatFilter, teach this dog person how to play with a cat! - boredom obnoxious

Post 282007 by sciatrix deleted for the following reason: poster's request -- cortex

Racism: What are white people doing? - organizing

Post 281989 by sb3 deleted for the following reason: Hey, sorry, but this is much too general and "let's discuss"; if you'd like to narrow this down to get concrete recommendations for ongoing efforts in a specific place, please contact us in the next hour or so to rework the post. -- taz

2015-06-23

How could the law apply criminal sentencing to corporations?

Post 281940 by saizai deleted for the following reason: Hey, sorry, but this is chatfilter -- taz

2015-06-22

2015-06-16

Uploading Photos From MacBook To Instagram. Please Advise

Post 281646 by goalyeehah deleted for the following reason: Sorry, this isn't going to work. -- restless_nomad

Flying with Canada with a child: ID? - airtravel toddler identification

Post 281631 by synecdoche deleted for the following reason: poster's request -- LobsterMitten

Who am I? - Life Identity crisis

Post 281604 by Soap D. Spencer deleted for the following reason: Hey, sorry, but as presented this is more "let's have a discussion" than "help me solve X concrete problem" (see: chatfilter). Please contact us if you have questions. -- taz

2015-06-15

What do you spend on clothes? - clothing fashion money

Post 281553 by decathexis deleted for the following reason: Hey, sorry, but "reader-polling / survey" type questions are against guidelines; please contact us in the next hour or so to discussing editing this to make it work for you. -- taz

2015-06-14

Proven ways to get a fuller face - fullerface

Post 281532 by inquisitive deleted for the following reason: Sorry, it looks like this is a double of a previous question of yours. -- LobsterMitten

Is identity REALLY a matter of self definition? - Race

Post 281514 by Kwadeng deleted for the following reason: Sorry, this is Chat/Debatefilter -- taz

2015-06-13

2015-06-12

Cleanliness is far from dogliness. - cleaning tidiness tidy

Post 281483 by Evilspork deleted for the following reason: This is sort of unclear as to what you're actually asking - hit us up at the contact form in the next hour or so, if you'd like to rewrite a bit, and we can edit the question and bring it back. -- LobsterMitten

2015-06-11

Cure for Life - medicine murder prescriptiondrugs

Post 281385 by np312 deleted for the following reason: Sorry for the delayed delete on this one. We needed to get input from more mods on this one since it's a borderline call, but ultimately, a question asking for specifics about how to bring about someone's death through readily-available means is, we finally decided, beyond the scope of what we want to keep up and make available to searches through AskMe, even though the OP is only going to use the info for a story. Sorry OP, you haven't done anything wrong here, and thank you to the people who gave answers. -- LobsterMitten

2015-06-10

Petty filter: is there a way for me to get revenge on this scammer? - checkscam pettyrevenge

Post 281376 by Tarumba deleted for the following reason: Hey, sorry, revenge questions don't work here. -- restless_nomad

How seriously to take horrible new mold problem at work? - workplace

Post 281351 by thegreatfleecircus deleted for the following reason: poster's request -- cortex

Broked up with Girlfriend/Fiance a Month Ago and Still Reeling

Post 281350 by cinemafiend deleted for the following reason: poster's request -- cortex

2015-06-06

can moon-chickens fly? - space lowgravity gravity

Post 281161 by NoraReed deleted for the following reason: Sorry, but this is basically hypothetical what-if chatfilter -- taz

2015-06-05

Humor is relative, but... - laughter comic books

Post 281152 by cyrusw8 deleted for the following reason: Hey, sorry -- fun topic, but "what have you read that made you laugh" is chatfilter -- taz

2015-06-04

2015-06-03

Creepy to sleep with employer/employee if both sides are consenting? - employeremployeerelationship feminism

Post 280998 by milque deleted for the following reason: As posted this is a bit too much on the chatfilter side of things. Given the context folks are likely to just offer their opinion anyway I feel, and frankly it's going to be hell just keeping this thread from turning into one big debate. If you want to rework this I'd focus more heavily on the articles etc. so what you're looking for is clear and specific and people will be less likely to interpret the question as simply asking for opinions. -- goodnewsfortheinsane

Russia's role in the Oil and Gas international market - russian translation language

Post 280997 by enrustrans deleted for the following reason: Do svidaniya, spamnik. -- goodnewsfortheinsane

I'm not BetaZed. I can't read your mind, dude. - relationships breakup anxiety

Post 280995 by inmyhead deleted for the following reason: I'm terribly sorry but as posted I feel this is really difficult to answer in a way that will be of any use to you. If you'd like to try again it could be shorter, and preferably without the bolded text above the fold. But more importantly there needs to be a very concrete answerable question for it to work here. -- goodnewsfortheinsane

2015-06-01

White Fragility? - socialjustice whitefragility whiteprivilege

Post 280899 by whimsicalnymph deleted for the following reason: Heya, questions about site-related things, including tracking down stuff you saw on the site, go in Metatalk, not here; go ahead and repost it over there. -- cortex

Legal advice needed. Previous owner does not pay for oil tank removal. - real state advise

Post 280882 by mbn1455 deleted for the following reason: Sorry, but Ask Metafilter commenters cannot give legal advice. Please contact us if you have questions. -- taz

2015-05-27

Can a ketogenic diet support recovery from brain cancer? - glioblastoma braincancer lifestyle

Post 280692 by anonymous deleted for the following reason: poster's request -- cortex

Brother took some of my books when he moved out - bibliophile usbookbitchesdon'tmessaround bookcollection

Post 280674 by DisreputableDog deleted for the following reason: Hey, sorry but there are some problems here. Reposting a photo from someone else and sharing info about them is not great, and, additionally, this is falls too much into the "do me a favor," or "do this task for me" that is over and above the more-okay "can you read the signature on this painting"-type request. -- taz

2015-05-26

I made a Grooveshark Alternative. Seeking comments. - music webdesign

Post 280638 by sprockett deleted for the following reason: Hey sorry, there are several problems with this as an AskMe - (a) it's quasi-promotional and (b) seeking collaborators isn't something you can do on AskMe - maybe on Jobs? or on Projects if the site is fully developed enough -- LobsterMitten

A headhunter for therapists? Does such a thing exist? - counselor psychologist psychiatrist

Post 280621 by KinoAndHermes deleted for the following reason: Hey, sorry for the late delete here, but embedding a homophobic slur in the post text isn't workable on this site. Try again next week if you'd like, and let us know if you need help with the framing. -- taz

2015-05-25

Will he come back or is it time for me to forget him? - dating

Post 280590 by akita deleted for the following reason: Sorry, but this is not substantially different than your recent question along the same lines, and the same advice applies -- taz

2015-05-24

Can someone in Seattle post some signs looking for car accident witness? - Community help

Post 280556 by acoutu deleted for the following reason: Sorry, you can't ask for favors in AskMe; maybe could put this in Jobs? -- LobsterMitten

2015-05-22

Who's got a shiny heinie? - singing songwriting pets

Post 280480 by teststrip deleted for the following reason: I sympathize as a fellow pet-singer, but without a clearer framework for answering a concrete question this is pretty darned chatty for Ask. -- cortex

2015-05-20

Fleeting Contemplation of Violence - murder

Post 280395 by Quisp Lover deleted for the following reason: Heya, the mix of this being sort of chatty in construction and the really-not-necessary side mention of rape is making this seem like a bad idea for Ask. -- cortex

2015-05-11

My best friend cheated on her boyfriend, and this pisses me off - cheating anxiety relationships

Post 279959 by vondramach deleted for the following reason: Sorry, this is chatfilter; AskMe is for concrete questions, not a discussion or processing space. -- LobsterMitten

Any female fighters, mma or boxing, interested in sharing their stories? - women film gender

Post 279934 by LaceyCoffee deleted for the following reason: Hey, sorry, but soliciting interview subjects is against the guidelines for Ask Metafilter. Please contact us soonish to discuss how to rework this to work on the site. -- taz

2015-05-10

What are the casual sex/ONS encounters you fondly recall? - relationships

Post 279916 by Kat_Dubs deleted for the following reason: This is chatfilter, sorry. -- restless_nomad

Divorced boyfriend broke up with me to work on his issues - brokeup split relationship

Post 279910 by korrasamus deleted for the following reason: Hey there, questions on AskMe need to be concrete questions, not requests for anecdotes, sorry! -- restless_nomad

2015-05-07

Shall I still use this person as a network/reference resource? - networking job interviews

Post 279827 by tnar23 deleted for the following reason: This question is far too long for the front page, sorry. A (very) short summary is basically the way to go -- there's always the "extended explanation" field for the detailed version. It does need to be more concrete though about what aspect exactly you want help with, and why you're asking Metafilter -- ending on "Any opinions" will probably not help you get very specific feedback. -- goodnewsfortheinsane

2015-05-06

Do any "Western Bibles" give arguments?

Post 279763 by Eiwalker deleted for the following reason: Heya, it sounds like you're maybe looking for examples of a fairly specific kind of rhetorical/structural element in religious literature, but as framed here it's not really clear exactly what that is or why you're asking. Maybe try and reframe this with a clearer description of what you're looking for an maybe a couple of examples from non-Western religious works if that's what you're contrasting against for the purpose of the question? -- cortex

2015-05-05

Callous Break Up and post-break up. Need love and hard love. - relationship breakup relationships

Post 279727 by minoraltercation deleted for the following reason: I'm sorry you're going through this, but this needs a clear question in order to work here, and it doesn't really have one. -- restless_nomad

A question of class. How to respond when someone looks down on you - caregiver superiority

Post 279682 by BarcelonaRed deleted for the following reason: Hey, there, sorry this happened, but this seems like less a problem to be solved, and more like a discussion prompt (not the purpose of Ask Metafilter), or possible reader poll ("what do *you* think about caregivers"); additionally folks can't say what kind of person your vet really is. -- taz

2015-05-04

Calling all residents of Dallas County - Texas Politics

Post 279644 by AlonzoMosleyFBI deleted for the following reason: Heya, unless you're actually specifically asking about something tied directly to that recent event (in which case that needs to be clearer), it seems like a really bad idea to hang an Ask Me off a really recent bad news sort of thing as a framing device. Get back to me real quick and we could bring this back with less complicated framing. -- cortex

2015-04-28

Handmade vs. Quantity Produced Cowbells - jcr percussion jcrpercussion

Post 279395 by Quonab deleted for the following reason: This isn't a great question as framed. Feel free to drop us a line at the contact form and we can discuss rewording it. -- restless_nomad

Question about demographic research project - demographics statistics

Post 279389 by Mr. Justice deleted for the following reason: This needs to either be a general question or go in jobs - crossing the streams doesn't work here, sorry. -- restless_nomad

2015-04-27

What is college good for? - highereducation highered learning

Post 279317 by markbao deleted for the following reason: This is way too broad and "let's have a discussion" to make sense as an Ask Metafilter question. If you have a much more focused question at the core of this that you can whittle this framing down to, you could give this another shot, but it needs to be much clearer what problem you're trying to solve vs just looking for general thoughts on a subject. -- cortex

Help my mom get her iPhone back - from Ho Chi Minh City - vietnam ho-chi-minh-city

Post 279290 by oxidizer deleted for the following reason: Hey, sorry but Ask Metafilter isn't for asking favors like this. If you'd like to edit the post to request advice on the best thing to do generally, please contact us in the next hour or so. -- taz

2015-04-24

Stopping Spam on Forums - internet nanowrimo

Post 279194 by marienbad deleted for the following reason: The way this is framed it seems like you're just sort of asking people to contact a third party about something, which isn't really something you can use Ask for. -- cortex

2015-04-20

No options left. - Depression

Post 278990 by Aranquis deleted for the following reason: Hey there, I'm so sorry things are feeling so hard right now, but this isn't really a question and it sounds like you really could use some serious in-person help. If you want to talk to a hotline, there are resources at the There is help wiki page, and/or give your therapist a call. -- LobsterMitten

Is racism worse in Northern Europe or Northern US? - travel

Post 278962 by larry_darrell deleted for the following reason: This needs some more specific context and details to be workable. -- cortex

2015-04-19

Should I Use This Leather Cleaner? - boots

Post 278937 by BubbelGALAXY deleted for the following reason: Self-link; banned (link deleted from post) -- taz

2015-04-18

Shyster. - rent roommates sucker

Post 278892 by alex_skazat deleted for the following reason: Heya, this sounds like a frustrating system but as framed this is more of a complaint/speculation than it is a concrete question that really fits on Ask. -- cortex

2015-04-17

Could you screenshot these characters in Helvetica Neue & Freight Sans? - fonts helveticaneue freightsans

Post 278852 by Quarter Pincher deleted for the following reason: Heya, Ask isn't really meant to be used for "perform this task for me" requests. -- cortex

Why doesn't Mozilla FIREFOX play YouTube videos any more? - technology antitrust

Post 278848 by shipbreaker deleted for the following reason: Heya, this needs to be more of a question and not so much angry, repetitive hollering to work. -- cortex

2015-04-15

Selling big box DIY hardware stores and TONS of market data needed - retail sales marketing

Post 278759 by Che boludo! deleted for the following reason: Heya, if you are concerned enough about secrecy that you're going to intentionally and conspicuously mangle words in your post, posting to Ask Metafilter is not actually gonna be secure enough by any practical measure. -- cortex

WTF is MOVIECLIPS? - youtube movies

Post 278739 by InsertNiftyNameHere deleted for the following reason: Hey, if your question is "what is Movieclips?" this is literally a first-result-of-google-search answer. If your question is something else, that needs to be a lot clearer. -- taz

2015-04-14

Headache and bloodshot eye - virus

Post 278679 by ellieBOA deleted for the following reason: poster's request -- taz

2015-04-11

How much power does a progressive president actually have? - deepstate

Post 278555 by beccyjoe deleted for the following reason: Sorry, but this is chatfilter -- taz

2015-04-10

Feminism, my foot! - Romantic aspirations

Post 278549 by Kwadeng deleted for the following reason: This feels way too scattered and like it's primarily venting to really work as an Ask Metafilter question. -- cortex

Tell me your second chance relationship stories. - relationships secondchances

Post 278537 by nerdylady84 deleted for the following reason: Chatfilter. -- cortex

2015-04-09

Firefox is not loading full pages - pageload performace

Post 278499 by jazon deleted for the following reason: Hey, sorry to be difficult but this belongs on MetaTalk - it'll get more useful attention there. -- restless_nomad

Looking for a car buying book previously recommended here on Ask MeFi - carshopping shopping dealer

Post 278460 by tckma deleted for the following reason: Hey there, no biggie but questions looking for old AskMes belong in MetaTalk, so go ahead and post this over there. (Although maybe you've already got the answer here?) -- LobsterMitten

2015-04-08

Can monogamy affect your libido? - sex longtermrelationships

Post 278411 by stumblingthroughitall deleted for the following reason: Sorry, but this is chatfilter -- taz

2015-04-06

I don't want to be poor any longer... - Career Underemployment money

Post 278347 by Soap D. Spencer deleted for the following reason: Hey there, I'm sorry things are continuing like this, but you can't keep asking the same very wide-scope question over and over. If you can narrow down to an answerable specific question that you haven't asked before, hit us up at the contact form in the next hour or so to talk about re-posting. -- LobsterMitten

2015-04-03

Living in the city vs living in the country or near the sea. Thoughts? - countryside

Post 278239 by Kat_Dubs deleted for the following reason: Heya, there needs to be something a little more concrete and narrowly focused in terms of what specific information you're looking for and why for this not to be chatfilter. -- cortex

2015-04-01

Need some perspective and advice - relationship anxiety chronicpain

Post 278104 by extramundane deleted for the following reason: poster's request -- cortex

2015-03-29

How do I get past this wall I've put up? - gender sex equality

Post 278011 by anonymous deleted for the following reason: -- taz

What does the west have to gain by allowing Iran Nuclear power? - current events

Post 277975 by manderin deleted for the following reason: Sorry, but as framed, this is basically chatfilter / discussion prompt -- taz

2015-03-28

What should I do in this situation - fear

Post 277947 by Osmanthus deleted for the following reason: OP, feel free to contact us if you have questions; your account shows no activity that you describe. -- taz

Bipolar girl, didn't work out, now she's being very unstable and mean... - dating rejection games

Post 277946 by ayatollahkhomeini deleted for the following reason: Hey, sorry, but this really needs to be much more concise about the problem you are trying to solve, and less of a narrative or venting exercise. Please contact us if you have questions. -- taz

2015-03-26

He Says I'm A Tease, Is This About Control? - dating sex love

Post 277883 by anonymous deleted for the following reason: -Error - LobsterMitten

"he takes 30 to 40 pills a day" - nootropics

Post 277855 by harold_dumbacher deleted for the following reason: This is basically too open-ended for Ask MeFi but it would be fine if you narrowed it way down, i.e. what is it specifically you want to know / are looking for. If you happen to be in a position to do a super-quick rewrite let us know and we might be able to swap in the new text; otherwise you'll have to try again next week, I'm afraid. -- goodnewsfortheinsane

2015-03-24

Why don't boarding schools produce emotionally disabled adults? - adolescentdevelopment

Post 277729 by ADave deleted for the following reason: Sorry, but this is chatfilter; please contact us if you have questions. -- taz

2015-03-23

2015-03-22

Survey about sexual orientation of surveyor changing results - gay lgbt gayrights

Post 277672 by motioncityshakespeare deleted for the following reason: Heya, no biggie but questions about articles you've seen on the blue belong in MetaTalk -- go ahead and post this over there instead. -- LobsterMitten

2015-03-21

Old MeFi article: why women and alcohol don't mix - excessivedrinking

Post 277618 by Tullyogallaghan deleted for the following reason: Hey, questions about Metafilter specifically go on Metatalk - go ahead and post this there. Thanks! -- restless_nomad

2015-03-19

Not sure how to decide if I should add anything "in excess" - organic chemistry laboratory

Post 277526 by iamcharity deleted for the following reason: Sorry, homework questions aren't allowed on AskMetafilter. -- LobsterMitten

You're not my lawyer, but do I need one? - possession marijuana decatur

Post 277516 by anonymous deleted for the following reason: Poster's request -- LobsterMitten

2015-03-18

Revenge is a dish best served cold - prank phone email

Post 277486 by horizonseeker deleted for the following reason: Revenge questions are specifically disallowed on AskMe, sorry. -- restless_nomad

Animal abortions - Aborted fetuses

Post 277485 by Kilovolt deleted for the following reason: This is not a good framing for this questions; feel free to use the contact form if you want to discuss ways it might work better. -- restless_nomad

2015-03-17

Bipolar, OCD, or a terrible case of mood swings? - mental illness anxiety

Post 277426 by RearWindow deleted for the following reason: Hey there, sorry you're having a rough time, but repeated questions where the answer needs to be "see a doctor" are a bit of a problem for us. Feel free to use the contact form if you want to discuss it further. -- restless_nomad

Seeking advice on how/where to open / promote an online design store. - art promotion

Post 277424 by markkraft deleted for the following reason: AskMe posts really really need to not have a bunch of links to stuff you're asking about promoting - drop us a line at the contact form if you want to reframe this. -- restless_nomad

2015-03-15

2015-03-14

What kind of server does Hillary Clinton have for personal email? - politics archive internet

Post 277274 by rschram deleted for the following reason: Hey there - this is sort of oddly framed for an AskMe question, reply to me in the next hour or so and we can edit it. -- LobsterMitten

A neighbor was arrested for dealing. Can we feed his cats? - petcare druglaw crimescene

Post 277261 by anonymous deleted for the following reason: poster's request -- LobsterMitten

2015-03-13

Movie Night with your Fav Actor - Movies

Post 277209 by xicana63 deleted for the following reason: Heya, without a clearer reason why you need help with this specific very-low-hurdle very-broad task, this is chatfilter. -- cortex

2015-03-12

So Neighbor is Messing With Main Switch - creep freak hooligan

Post 277181 by watercarrier deleted for the following reason: This is framed a little too much like a revenge question and not enough like a problem to be solved - please feel free to send a contact form message if you want to reword it. -- restless_nomad

2015-03-11

How likely is it that anti-vaxxers will cause the return of, say, polio? - antivaxxer health vaccination

Post 277150 by Klaxon Aoooogah deleted for the following reason: This kind of hypothetical is really chatfilter, sorry. -- restless_nomad

Happier single, vs happier with someone else. - Relationships breakups

Post 277117 by bbqturtle deleted for the following reason: Heya, there doesn't seem to be a really concrete question here; if this is something you're just kind of ruminating on, that's understandable but that's not really what Ask Metafilter is for. -- cortex

Down to 2! Now, which wedding photographer to pick? - photography

Post 277110 by dogcow2015 deleted for the following reason: Hey, sorry, but this is really a bit out of the Ask Metafilter ballpark, in the sense that it's basically a poll-type "vote between these two people providing a service" -- taz

2015-03-10

A Problem, a Good Problem, or No Problem at All - health fitness weight

Post 277061 by Jewel98 deleted for the following reason: Hey there, sorry, this sounds like something you should be talking to a doctor about, and AskMe probably can't help with. -- LobsterMitten

2015-03-07

Hacking your brain: musical edition - mood

Post 276919 by emilyw deleted for the following reason: Heya, without a clearer sense of what concrete problem you're trying to solve here, this is pretty much chatfilter. -- cortex

2015-02-28

Need prints obtained from Berlin museum, shipped to U.S. - shipping artwork courier

Post 276586 by MikeWilson deleted for the following reason: This would work in Jobs, but Ask isn't the place for it. -- restless_nomad

Can you help with my thesis on early childhood teacher well-being? - teaching teachers infants

Post 276577 by brittafilter deleted for the following reason: Hey, this is not an appropriate use of AskMe, sorry. -- restless_nomad

Etiquette: responding to booty call - love dating bootycall

Post 276561 by Jupiter7 deleted for the following reason: Hey, sorry, this is chatfilter; hit us up at the contact form in the next half hour or so if you'd like to talk about a rewrite. -- LobsterMitten

2015-02-24

Biochem type question with nowhere better to go :(

Post 276394 by 1inabillionmistake deleted for the following reason: AskMe isn't for homework questions, sorry. -- restless_nomad

2015-02-23

Best friend's dad who just got diagnosed with cancer w little funds - houston health kidney

Post 276324 by antgly deleted for the following reason: Sorry, fundraisers are not allowed. -- LobsterMitten

For a friend: help torture my (fictional) boss - mystery badboss mutiny

Post 276315 by rpfields deleted for the following reason: Sorry but this is not a great use for Ask Mefi for a number of reasons: "give us your revenge and/or harassment ideas and fantasies" is not okay here, plus asking for personal anecdotes is chatfilter, which is against the guidelines. -- taz

2015-02-22

I don't know what to do about my life - confused sad hopeless

Post 276294 by anon1129 deleted for the following reason: Heya, I'm sorry stuff is rough but you've asked similar very-broad questions along the same lines as this several times now and we need you to focus on more focused and specific questions going forward. -- cortex

What are some rules/conventions that people arbitrarily enforce? - sociology

Post 276274 by mrmanvir deleted for the following reason: Hey there, this is sort of wide open and unclear which is likely to result in a lot of chat about things people don't like. If you can contact us within the next half hour or so and let us know the problem you are trying to solve, maybe we can help you with narrowing this down. -- taz

2015-02-21

Love-Hate Relationship with SF - relocating San Francisco

Post 276263 by bananaskin deleted for the following reason: Hey there, this is chatfilter as framed, but contact me in the next half hour or so if you'd like to try a quick rewrite. -- LobsterMitten

2015-02-20

Shocking Revelation from Fellow Teacher. Is this unusual? - colleague affair college

Post 276229 by kayrosianian deleted for the following reason: Sorry, this is chatfilter. -- LobsterMitten

Splinters of Memory Keep Poking Me

Post 276209 by bryon deleted for the following reason: Heya, this totally fine to ask but since it's about the site you need to ask it on Metatalk. Feel free to repost it over there. -- cortex

2015-02-18

Anyone here going to AdeptiCon 2015 (Illinois) in March? - victoriaminiatures miniatures

Post 276097 by skycrashesdown deleted for the following reason: Hey, sorry, but Ask Metafilter isn't for asking for favors. -- taz

2015-02-17

He loves me but wants to be alone - relationships breakups

Post 276080 by abbyyy deleted for the following reason: Poster's request -- restless_nomad

2015-02-15

Is there a way I can be happy about this brave new world?

Post 275991 by manderin deleted for the following reason: Hey, sorry, but this is really more of an opinion piece and discussion prompt than a concrete question that people can answer. -- taz

What decisions have you made that you wish you did differently in life?

Post 275937 by rancher deleted for the following reason: This is chatfilter, sorry. -- restless_nomad

2015-02-12

JobFilter: Here We Go Again / Affirmative Action - disability work cerebralpalsy

Post 275855 by anonymous deleted for the following reason: Poster's request. -- restless_nomad

How do you know when you've forgiven someone? - forgiveness

Post 275838 by unstrungharp deleted for the following reason: This is too close to chatfilter. Contact us if you can make it more concise and direct and give info on why you're looking for info. -- mathowie

2015-02-11

How to hide page title in post of wordpress? - pagetitle mystile woocommerce

Post 275813 by shilimukh deleted for the following reason: This needs to not have your website address in it anywhere, sorry. -- restless_nomad

2015-02-09

Stories of empathic cats - animalbehavior empathy feline

Post 275688 by quiet earth deleted for the following reason: Hey there, this is chatfilter as framed, MeMail me if you'd like to rewrite in the next hour or so. -- LobsterMitten

2015-02-08

"It Will Get Better" - underemployed life struggle

Post 275644 by Soap D. Spencer deleted for the following reason: There doesn't seem to be a question here to help answer, maybe narrow it down and hit us up on the contact form with a rewrite? -- mathowie

2015-02-04

Do I have any options beyond just getting another job? - work fired badmanagement

Post 275470 by ender6574 deleted for the following reason: This needs to be briefer, less a litany of complaints and more of a question, sorry. Hit us up at the contact form if you want to edit it in the next hour or so. -- restless_nomad

2015-02-02

How do I resolve these issues in my life? - hurt sad relationship

Post 275359 by home deleted for the following reason: Hi, I'm sorry you're feeling this way, but this is far too many questions and too open-ended to work at AskMe. Check out the FAQ entries on AskMe guidelines, and contact us if you'd like to discuss. -- LobsterMitten

2015-02-01

Why am i responsible for my life? - responsibility

Post 275296 by uninformative deleted for the following reason: Hey, sorry, but this is more of a discussion prompt than a specific concrete question that Ask Metafilter can answer (and questions about suicide are against the guidelines). Please contact us or check out the FAQ if you'd like more info. -- taz

2015-01-30

Anyone ever used Sundance Vacations? - SundanceVacations Travel Fishing

Post 275229 by MMiller3669 deleted for the following reason: This appears to be an attempt to astroturf for Sundance. -- cortex

2015-01-29

One life-changing experience, please. - money savings experiences

Post 275173 by elisse deleted for the following reason: This is too open-ended and chatfilter, contact us to rewrite/narrow it down? -- mathowie

How widespread is this kind of behavior? - dirty habits

Post 275148 by red_alert_3 deleted for the following reason: This needs to be a bit more focused on the exact information you're looking for if it's going to work here. Right now it reads more like a "let's talk about these disgusting things" discussion starter and it really should be more tightly concentrated on a specific sub-question, sorry. -- goodnewsfortheinsane

2015-01-25

Your perfect responses to -isms that you've had to deal with... - Racism sexism ableism

Post 274977 by SillyShepherd deleted for the following reason: This is chatfilter, sorry. -- restless_nomad

How can I be happy as a member of the dumber, less attractive sex? - dating gender genderdifferences

Post 274956 by Guinevere deleted for the following reason: This needs to not be a manifesto on how much women suck if it's going to work here, sorry. -- restless_nomad