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MetaTalk post kindness deleted. Not really clear what this post is for, the post is heavily flagged by members for it not being clear what it's for, and so all we are left with a removal. Contacting member to hopefully figure out what the deal is while asking them to knock it off with what looks to be stunt posts.
MetaFilter post slightly self-deprecating deleted. Double.
Linking to a letterboxd page is a cool of highlighting the past movies that an actor has been in and the general verbiage does touch on her life and career.
That said, others are welcome to share links from other publications or even their own favorites and memories from Keaton's numerous stage and film performances
One comment removed for trolling.
Ask MetaFilter post A quesion for fellow leftie Jewish Zionists who lost friends after 10/7 deleted. This is chatfilter, as the answers to the question are highly subjective. AskMetaFilter questions should be asking for information that will be put to some practical use as opposed to what ifs.
Brandon Blatcher: "The queue button turns red after 48 hours, I think, still testing this part (will know this evening around 8pm ET). "
Yep, the "button" turns red after 48 hours.
Otherwise, looks like staff was approving anon AskMe's within on a much tighter time frame (a couple of hours) with no issues.
Yep, the "button" turns red after 48 hours.
Otherwise, looks like staff was approving anon AskMe's within on a much tighter time frame (a couple of hours) with no issues.
stodgeflompton: "Metafilter is like a cargo cult where the smart people left ten years ago, and everyone who's left is just posting what they think those people might like"
Hi, just remember that nobody forced you sign up and comment in a community you clearly do not think highly of.
Please check out the Guidelines and Content Policy and participate in good faith or we may have to remove you from the site.
2 comments removed as requested.
MetaFilter post Very difficult is winning the Nobel Prize. Impossible is eating the sun. deleted. There's already another thread for this subject.
According to Brandon Blatcher, all anonymous AskMes are automatically delayed at least 48 hours.
There's an update to this, I was incorrect.
I wait for the queue button to turn green (as demonstrated here)before checking and approving anon AskMe's. That button turns green after 22 hours (created a test post to verify this).
So the Anon AskMe's are not automatically delayed for 48 hours. They do sit in a queue for 22 hours before the system "green lights" them for a mod to review and post. But the posts can be reviewed and published at any time once they're in the Anon queue.
The queue button turns red after 48 hours, I think, still testing this part (will know this evening around 8pm ET). I've only seen the red button once or twice, when we were checking with other mods about a problematic post, so it did sit for a while.
Apologies for confusion, hope this clarifies things
There's an update to this, I was incorrect.
I wait for the queue button to turn green (as demonstrated here)before checking and approving anon AskMe's. That button turns green after 22 hours (created a test post to verify this).
So the Anon AskMe's are not automatically delayed for 48 hours. They do sit in a queue for 22 hours before the system "green lights" them for a mod to review and post. But the posts can be reviewed and published at any time once they're in the Anon queue.
The queue button turns red after 48 hours, I think, still testing this part (will know this evening around 8pm ET). I've only seen the red button once or twice, when we were checking with other mods about a problematic post, so it did sit for a while.
Apologies for confusion, hope this clarifies things
Klipspringer: "It was launched in March 2025 as "a log of official mod comments and post deletions". However at some point recently the page title has changed to "Recent moderation comments" and it doesn't appear to list deleted posts any more. Could we be told why deleted posts are no longer listed?"
Hey, just ran through some tests where I created a post for the FPP, Ask, Anon Ask, FanFare, and MeTa, that order. The system correctly posted the FPP, then has glitched where a message is posted saying an old post was deleted, but it wasn't wasn't. Have let frimble know about that, they'll look into it.
Checked the wayback machine and the mod seems to have always said "Recent moderation comments". Can you pinpoint a time when it said otherwise?
Talked with loup, we agree it would be best if the newly elected MeFiCoFo Board (voting ends October 14) makes the decision on whether to expand the current moderation log.
plagued out moggies: "I believe there are still some questions for loup from the anon-delay thread. "
Loup was notified of this.
Hey, just ran through some tests where I created a post for the FPP, Ask, Anon Ask, FanFare, and MeTa, that order. The system correctly posted the FPP, then has glitched where a message is posted saying an old post was deleted, but it wasn't wasn't. Have let frimble know about that, they'll look into it.
Checked the wayback machine and the mod seems to have always said "Recent moderation comments". Can you pinpoint a time when it said otherwise?
Talked with loup, we agree it would be best if the newly elected MeFiCoFo Board (voting ends October 14) makes the decision on whether to expand the current moderation log.
plagued out moggies: "I believe there are still some questions for loup from the anon-delay thread. "
Loup was notified of this.
MetaFilter post UFO's from India? deleted. -- Brandon Blatcher
MetaTalk post meta test deletion, does this appear in log? deleted. -- Brandon Blatcher
FanFare post 11.22.63: Test from FanFare, does this appear in log? deleted. test
MetaFilter post Pot Head deleted. test
Ask MetaFilter post Deletion test from Ask, does it show up in the mod log? deleted. just a test from AskMe
MetaFilter post Deletion test from front page, please ignore. Does it show in log? deleted. Just a test.
Klipspringer: "for the next (October) site update could we have an update on the Recent Mod Actions page?"
Checking with frimble and loup about the questions!
Checking with frimble and loup about the questions!
Hey, we're removed one comment for not answering the question. We appreciate that people may be frustrated by having similar problems, but as noted in the Content Policy that AskMe is more tightly moderated than the rest of the site and the answers in it need to answer the question, thanks.
Two deleted. A comment posted in the wrong thread and a reply deleted.
Also, a delay might be a good thing, as people do write us sometimes, asking to remove their post from the Anon Queue .
The weekends have the longest time between shifts, between 12-19 hours currently. So there will be delays at times.
The weekends have the longest time between shifts, between 12-19 hours currently. So there will be delays at times.
umber vowel: "
I have another question: Is it expected that moderators will read every AskMe question that gets posted? Is it up to individual mods how much they want to read of the site, as long as they're responding to flags?
It's just surprising that no one noticed those two duplicate questions before approving them. The topics were pretty memorable."
It is expected that we read most of the site, but that isn’t always possible, depending on what else is going. Something public or private might be happening that demands more immediate attention.
I have another question: Is it expected that moderators will read every AskMe question that gets posted? Is it up to individual mods how much they want to read of the site, as long as they're responding to flags?
It's just surprising that no one noticed those two duplicate questions before approving them. The topics were pretty memorable."
It is expected that we read most of the site, but that isn’t always possible, depending on what else is going. Something public or private might be happening that demands more immediate attention.
Is anything else arbitrarily delayed?
Everything else in the queues is posted as one gets to them on their shift.
Everything else in the queues is posted as one gets to them on their shift.
Loup's off until tomorrow, but they touched bases on the Slack a little while ago.
It won't be a problem to approve Anon AskMe's during a mod's shift, once they've read them and verified they're not breaking any policy or law (my words). I'll start doing that later tonight.
It won't be a problem to approve Anon AskMe's during a mod's shift, once they've read them and verified they're not breaking any policy or law (my words). I'll start doing that later tonight.
Posting a link to this MeTa in the mod Slack so that others be aware as they come on shift.
Ask MetaFilter post Test deleted. Was just a test
jacquilynne: "Anonymous question submitted."
Approved the test Anon post and it appeared live immediately.
Will delete the test in a minute, but here's the text from the post:
Approved the test Anon post and it appeared live immediately.
Will delete the test in a minute, but here's the text from the post:
Test] So yes, Anon AskMe's could be approved any time after they're submitted
1:38PM Eastern Time
posted by anonymous to Technology at 1:40 PM - 0 answers +
Hi, I'd like to do a test of the anon queue and am requesting ONE person respond to this comment. Then that SINGLE person will go and create ONE anon AskMe labeled TEST and in the text of the question will post the time they submitted it and what time zone they'rei n. That test anon question will be approved and then quickly removed and we'll see what happens.
Basically, I'm pretty sure we can approve anon questions whenever, but want to test that assumption.
Basically, I'm pretty sure we can approve anon questions whenever, but want to test that assumption.
One comment deleted. Please refer to the AI Generated Content section of the Content Policy.
phunniemee: "Can we get any info on how the anon ask me queue currently works?"
Post appears in queue and stays there for 48 hours. From landing page of the backend, mods can see the number of posts in the Anon and other queues (no there is not a MeTa queue, the text was just left there, all MeTas are immediately posted).
After 48 hours (i think), the grey circle turns Green, letting us know to manually approve an Anon post.
After a certain amount of unknown time, the circle can red, letting us know a post is overdue.
Post appears in queue and stays there for 48 hours. From landing page of the backend, mods can see the number of posts in the Anon and other queues (no there is not a MeTa queue, the text was just left there, all MeTas are immediately posted).
After 48 hours (i think), the grey circle turns Green, letting us know to manually approve an Anon post.
After a certain amount of unknown time, the circle can red, letting us know a post is overdue.
Edited photo link to not have a raw URL on the Ask frontpage
One deleted: poster's request.
Several comments addressing the Oct. 7th derail mentioned in the previous mod note removed (including the original two comments). One left for context. Let's please focus on the post at hand and avoid derailing the conversation.
Oh, the moderation team will be posting the ThereIsHelp link in suicide related posts, to remind people they don't have to face things alone, reaching out is a courageous step, and help is closer than they might think
FanFare post Only Connect: 5ks v Showstoppers deleted. Double post
MetaFilter post Strange Solutions For Population Decline deleted. Double post
No comments deleted but let's avoid a derail about the date itself.
One deleted: poster’s request.
Ask MetaFilter post Can I sue for a dog bite? deleted. -- loup
One deleted. Let’s refrain from name calling folks.
paduasoy: "Still in tag with an E, Brandon."
Fixed!
The advice to move on meant just and not violate the Content Policy by name calling. One comment removed.
Hey, mod dropping in to say maybe this part of the conversation has reached its limit, people are going back and forth and should move to something else, be it a another thread or some other point about the topic.
No comments removed, just giving advice.
Changed name in post and tag to Sarah Mullally (no 'e')
One answer removed for not answering the question and instead making a joke. Please remember that the point of AskMe is to help the OP by addressing the problem, thanks.
Duplicate comment and request to remove it, uh, removed.
One duplicate comment removed.
Removed a string of answers that were based on a misinterpretation of the question.
Aintnolobos, your comments in this thread have been trollish and dismissive of others and you have a history of doing that on the site. Remove yourself from this thread and refrain from commenting any further within it.
A few comments deleted. Let's try to keep this conversation productive by avoiding Ad hominem attacks so please stop calling other members trolls or telling them to STFU.
Also, let's avoid calls to have anyone locked up.
One deleted: poster’s request.
mediareport: "I've sent this request via the mod contact form as well. This should be something easily remedied during the next mod's next shift, and I'm expecting it to happen quickly, since the voting period has now begun. Thanks."
Your request has been sent to the Election Committee, who have to approve any changes. Then the changes will be communicated to frimble, who is the only one who has access to edit the particular page.
Thanks for your patience.
Your request has been sent to the Election Committee, who have to approve any changes. Then the changes will be communicated to frimble, who is the only one who has access to edit the particular page.
Thanks for your patience.
Hey, thanks for asking about this.
My understanding is that we post or message the person directly with the ThereIsHelp link in situations when someone seems danger of committing or idealizing suicide. The most recent question wasn't explicitly either of those, so it falls in a gray area and looking at it, I think it's ok to leave it up since people are commenting about why it's not a good idea.
Being more liberal about posting the link is a good idea, so I'm mentioning it in the mod Slack to get everyone on the same page. Thanks for the suggestion!
My understanding is that we post or message the person directly with the ThereIsHelp link in situations when someone seems danger of committing or idealizing suicide. The most recent question wasn't explicitly either of those, so it falls in a gray area and looking at it, I think it's ok to leave it up since people are commenting about why it's not a good idea.
Being more liberal about posting the link is a good idea, so I'm mentioning it in the mod Slack to get everyone on the same page. Thanks for the suggestion!
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