MetaTalk

Would there be interest in having a Metafilter Mastodon server? I think this idea has come up a couple of times, though scattered around; having the conversation in one thread might be helpful. [more inside]
posted by Pronoiac at 5:47 AM - 309 comments

What's the last pie you made or ate? Tell me pie things, because I love pie. [more inside]
posted by taz at 3:00 AM - 71 comments

As we continue with the fundraising drive to try to keep the lights on here (please donate if you can!), this has had me thinking about what the value of MetaFilter is in my life, relative to other regular expenses I have. The Steering Committee's financial update has made it very clear what it costs to keep MetaFilter running, and the question I've been turning over in my mind is, what is the value that MetaFilter provides for its members? [more inside]
posted by biogeo at 11:33 PM - 25 comments

Once Metafilter has stabilized its finances enough to keep the lights on for at least months, instead of weeks, it will be time to give more thought to the longer term. That longer term should include a “spin-off” to increase the user base. [more inside]
posted by NotLost at 8:06 AM - 101 comments

The simple idea: Over the next two weeks, we post some interesting gift questions on AskMe, then on Black Friday, collect those in an FPP and promote the FPP heavily across the internet. I’ve created a project plan and framework, got approval from staff and the supreme council, and am looking for advice and volunteers to help tune this idea into a winner. [more inside]
posted by rebent at 12:11 PM - 45 comments

I made a TikTok about the user sponsored Metafilter post that Jessamyn created from my suggestion and I'm posting it here in new thread to help spur ideas about putting this text based website on modern day social media. [more inside]
posted by Brandon Blatcher at 12:11 PM - 15 comments

In preparation for the 2022 Fundraising Drive, the MetaFilter Steering Committee has been trawling through the site’s finances and fundraising history. Here’s what we’ve found - and why we’re asking you to contribute to funding the site. [more inside]
posted by It's Raining Florence Henderson at 12:10 PM - 166 comments

Seven days into our fundraiser, here’s an update on where we stand. (Click here to help fund Metafilter). [more inside]
posted by tavegyl at 8:38 AM - 54 comments

Did you know there is a Metafilter Club on Strava? And you are invited!!! [more inside]
posted by Tandem Affinity at 1:32 AM - 16 comments

Happy eve before All Hallows Eve eve MeFiends! I've just closed the shutters, pulled the drapes, fed another log to the dancing flames in the fireplace, heated the cider, set out the candy apples, and paid tribute to the Halloween deity Rabat to ensure the success of our little convocation. Now, do you have any scary stories to share? True tales of terror? (not necessarily supernatural). [more inside]
posted by taz at 2:03 AM - 42 comments