MetaTalk

I know that *lots* of MeFites live in areas that are currently under threat, and some of you likely have already had to evacuate. I wanted to create a space for folks to check in, share stories, grieve together, perhaps offer crash space to evacuees, and just commiserate about the latest shovelful of shit that 2020 has dumped on our heads.
posted by Kat Allison at 6:31 PM - 42 comments

After learning that MeFi has had some really cool themed months/weeks in the past, I've volunteered to initiate a themed week in hopes of interacting with more MeFites and contributing to the MeFi environment in a positive way. I’d love to see a week of posts about dreams. [more inside]
posted by travelingthyme at 9:34 AM - 25 comments

♪ ♬ Happy Birthday, two nine two;
Happy Birthday, two nine two!
Happy Birthday dear jessamyn,
All my favorites, to yooooouuuu! ♩ ♫

AND MANYYY MOOOOOOORE.....
posted by not_on_display at 11:26 AM - 39 comments

Inspired by a link from ALeaflikeStructure, we pose the question, "What's on your actual or idealized-imaginary zoom backdrop?" Do you have a credibility bookcase or similar? Are you composing a subtle (or unsubtle?!) message with your background, or just winging it? Do you have favorites or notables that you've seen from others? [more inside]
posted by taz at 12:15 PM - 80 comments

Hello everyone! We’re coming to the end of August, and things are getting caught up around here. We have a lot of stuff in store, so stay tuned! As usual, comments are turned off. Drop us a line at the Contact Form if you have feedback, and you’re welcome to open a MetaTalk thread for any subject you want to discuss with the community. [more inside]
posted by restless_nomad at 11:38 AM - 0 comments

Thinking of those MeFites and their loved ones in Louisiana, Texas, and elsewhere along the U.S. Gulf Coast. Please let us know how you’re faring!
posted by Songdog at 9:24 AM - 7 comments

The last MeTa about political megathreads got me to thinking that it might be good to have an FPP about local elections. What might be the best way to go about this, in a way that elicits healthy discussion and includes as much of the MetaFilter population as possible. [more inside]
posted by bunderful at 7:15 AM - 38 comments

Let's take a minute to congratulate Johnny Wallflower on his 1,000th post. He's a Good Boi who is always there to remind us that while the Internet may be made of cats, it's not made ONLY of cats. And let us be grateful it's not a literal shitpost.
posted by drlith at 7:13 AM - 27 comments

Hey! It's that time of the year again! Assuming the season actually takes place, of course. Who's interested in some fantasy (American) football? I'll probably use Yahoo or ESPN and have a live draft, which honestly, is most of the fun. Let me know if you're interested and I'll shoot you a link when the league is set up. Thanks!
posted by Fister Roboto at 8:26 PM - 20 comments

California MeFites, please be safe and let us know you're okay if you can. My heart is breaking for all of us.
posted by Alensin at 8:28 PM - 40 comments