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Posts from November 2017
Resetting expectations about U.S. political discussion on MetaFilter
Hey, folks, here's an important MetaTalk post about us resetting expectations about U.S. political discussion on MetaFilter.
Grab bag
Straws by KishR (cc by)
Asking the big questions: how many holes does a straw have?
On the Jackson Wyoming downtown webcam, did you notice that arch made of antlers?
Did you know they make giant mirrors for telescopes, in a special lab under a football stadium?
Animal Crossing
Playing that new Animal Crossing mobile game? Come swap friend codes with MeFites!
MetaFilter now defaulting to https
As foretold last week, MetaFilter is now defaulting to https. Report any issues in MetaTalk or via the contact form. Got a userscript that's not working? Check in on the new MeFi scripts repository thread.
Turkey Day 2017 with MST Club
Last year we discovered that our cytu.be video sharing room worked well with the official Shout Factory YouTube stream of the Mystery Science Theater 3000 Turkey Day marathon. So, presuming that it works so well again, some of us will be getting together to watch bad movies all day long, official style...
Teacups and hoop skirts, and letting your nerd flag fly
Victorian Tea by Eilidh B (cc by-nd)
Did you catch the short online comedy series "Black Girl in a Big Dress," about the life-and-dating misadventures of a young African American woman who loves Victorian cosplay? It's got Mefites' linen unders all aflutter.
Cookies and Metatalktails
Christmas gingerbread cookies by Fiery-Phoenix (cc by-nc-nd)
The Great Metafilter Cookie Swap 2017
"Itβs been A Year, and we here at cookie swap central would like to bring baked joy to as many MeFites across the globe as possible." Time to sign up!
Metatalktail Hour: Giving Thanks
In Metatalk, "What are you thankful for? Big or small, silly or serious, share the things you're thankful for this year."
2017 Winter Wishes Gift Drive
Sparkly by R Stanek (cc by-nc)
Yes, it's here! It's that beautiful time of every year where the MetaFilter community comes together to fulfill wishes for people as part of New York Cares' Winter Wishes program
"In dark times, a hero emerges from an unlikely place..."
Countouring_BIALE _ Nanshy_IGP5798 by NanshyOfficial (cc by-sa)
if the men find out we can shapeshift, they're going to tell the church: Contouring 101I don't know what I expected, but it was not 'you will have to pause a 5-minute video about makeup fundamentals twice because you will not be able to stop laughing.' β mhoye
(hat tip to shibori for the title)
MetaFilter is moving to https-by-default
MetaFilter will switch over to https as its default starting Friday, November 24. Curious what that means? Details in MetaTalk.
π Yes, Australia says "Yes"! π
yes by brinypickle2012 (cc by)
Australia's electorate overwhelmingly supports same sex marriage: Mefi discussion here!
Ask Mefi, Take Me Awaaaay!
Day 131/365 - Bubblebath Therapy by Kevin H. (cc by-nc-nd)
When you just "cannot with everything that's going on in the world"...
Literary escapism for those who are Sick of This Shit
What is the 'Snowcrash' of today?
Funny, quirky, earnest movies?
Videos of favourite physical comedy moments, from movies, tv, stage, or life
Reclaiming your time
Focus by Michael Dales (cc by-nc)
I need to repair and grow back my ability to concentrate for long periods of time so I can complete a massive project.
Mystical Listicle asks, "Have you re-engineered your focus (using non-pharmacological means)? What were your tactics and strategies?"
#totalfuckingchaos
Priti and Boris and Damian and more, oh my May! UK politics discussion.
Highlighting the best bits from the MetaFilter universe
MetaFilter started as a community weblog in 1999, later added question and answers, then music by members, jobs, projects by members, a podcast, and finally an area dedicated to meetups.
