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Hopeful Summer / ɹǝʇuᴉM
through the cracks by zenobia_joy (cc by-nc)
In MetaTalk, stoneweaver suggests using the tag HopefulSummer (or HopefulWinter for our antipodean Mefites) for theme posts about positive and hopeful things.
Tell me that you like it, yeah
Tell me something good by Darwin Bell (cc by-nc)
In MetaTalk, Filthy light thief asks What's the best thing you've read and/or heard lately? Share the goodies!
Try out the new ultra-lightweight MetaFilter Reader interface!
Looking for a declutter, debloated way to get your daily MetaFilter fix? Try out the new MetaFilter Reader interface today! More info available in MetaTalk.
Research on online community moderation!
A couple of human-computer interaction researchers (and MeFites!) are working on a project looking at moderation dynamics in online communities; if you want to share your thoughts/experiences on MeFi, come on over to MetaTalk!
(｡♥‿♥｡) Bean Mine, Valentine
vintage valentine "Bee" by karen horton (cc by)
mochapickle is organizing a Valentine card exchange; discussion and sign-up info in Metatalk! 💖
Show off your Halloween costumes!
Now that you're over your candy hangover, go share what you and yours dressed up as or check out your fellow mefites' costumery!
Hurricane Harvey
As expected Harvey has intensified into a Hurricane by NASA Goddard Photo and Video (cc by)
Mefites discuss Hurricane Harvey and check in on Metatalk.
July Best Post Contest!
365.342 - Cracker Jack by nettsu (cc by-nc-nd)
Hey, hey, it's July Best Post Contest! Now with delicious CATEGORIES: "Weekly Best Post," "First and Second Time Posters," "Mod Categories," and "Member Categories."
Come add your own prize category! Vote for the best posts! Make a cool post and win a prize and/or the adulation of your peers!
Two Ask MetaFilter questions per week!
We're experimenting with upping the Ask limit to two questions per week. More info in the MetaTalk announcement!
April is the coolest month
Illustration Friday - Mail by The hills are alive* (cc by)
Great first post from needlegrrl, A good handwritten letter is a creative act celebrating April as (US) National Letter Writing Month.
Also see hippybear's Metatalk thread April Showers Bring May Flowers about posting "simply happy, joyous, silly, or positive posts" this month. (Also open to discussion for a May posting theme.)
Show us your pretties!
infini's Girl in the Wind by Midori Takaki
I'm feeling the need for some beauty and some MeFite sharing, so let's see (and/or read about) your favorite object of beauty in your living space
In Metatalk, Eyebrows McGee invites us up to share our etchings!
It's September: Are we having fun yet?
BUNCHIE by kanarienvogel
[Answer: Yes, yes, we are having the fun!]
filthy light thief proposes Happy Fun September in MetaTalk. Wheee!
Heyyyy, whatcha readin'?
Books@Leadenhall Market by Dave Pearce (London) (cc by-nc-nd)
I thought it would be interesting if mefites posted lists of what they plan to or have read, listened to, or watched this summer. I don't want to leave out people in the Southern Hemisphere, though, so feel free to post seasonal lists for whatever the season you may be experiencing!
ArbitraryAndCapricious asks Mefites to share their seasonal reading/ listening/ whatever list
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