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Mod note on 'Identify movie or show on TV in 1970s or 1980s about orphaned boy'
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One comment removed, please avoid using ChatGPT or any other large language model to give answers, thanks.

Mod note on 'I think this veers heavily into Chatfileter, but... The US NPS'
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Line break added to post to clarify meaning of question.

Mod note on 'I was arrested in the US as a student, can I go back?'
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A note that back-and-forth commenting between OP and users in AskMeFi is discouraged, and any additional excessive chatting will be deleted. OP, please pause on commenting further unless you are providing essential context missing from your question that may help users answer it. Thanks!
Mod Comment by travelingthyme on Apr. 23 at 11:31 AM to Ask MetaFilter post I was arrested in the US as a student, can I go back?

Mod note on 'Cross + exclamation mark symbol'
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One deleted: please answer the question.
Mod Comment by goodnewsfortheinsane on Apr. 23 at 3:58 AM to Ask MetaFilter post Cross + exclamation mark symbol

Mod note on 'Sponsoring an immigrantβ€”what do I need to know?'
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double comment removed
Mod Comment by Brandon Blatcher on Apr. 21 at 4:30 AM to Ask MetaFilter post Sponsoring an immigrantβ€”what do I need to know?

Mod note on 'Christian denomination rivalries?'
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One deleted. Poster's request.
Mod Comment by travelingthyme on Apr. 20 at 8:48 AM to Ask MetaFilter post Christian denomination rivalries?

Mod note on 'I was arrested in the US as a student, can I go back?'
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One double comment deleted.
Mod Comment by travelingthyme on Apr. 20 at 8:43 AM to Ask MetaFilter post I was arrested in the US as a student, can I go back?

Mod note on 'How common is Sir/Ma'am in the US, and why does it happen?'
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Good question and fascinating conversation, so of course it's been added to the sidebar and Best Of blog!
Mod Comment by Brandon Blatcher on Apr. 16 at 3:24 PM to Ask MetaFilter post How common is Sir/Ma'am in the US, and why does it happen?

Mod note on 'Searching For An Old Blog'
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One comment deleted as per the Content Policy: MetaFilter is a place for people to share their own knowledge and ideas with each other, not to interact with algorithms, so using ChatGPT or other generative AI tools is discouraged. Please do not query ChatGPT or other LLMs and then post the output unless the discussion itself is about those types of tools, and in those cases, please clearly label what you are posting as coming from an AI tool. All other LLM content will be deleted.
Mod Comment by loup on Apr. 11 at 10:56 AM to Ask MetaFilter post Searching For An Old Blog

Mod note on 'Mexico tariff question'
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One comment deleted, please make sure your comment answers the question being asked.
Mod Comment by loup on Apr. 9 at 12:13 PM to Ask MetaFilter post Mexico tariff question

Mod note on 'All truss, no strings attached'
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Two comments deleted, please make sure your comment answers the question being asked and please avoid making fun of a person's drugs issues.
Mod Comment by loup on Apr. 9 at 10:31 AM to Ask MetaFilter post All truss, no strings attached

Mod note on 'Increased pain after seeing Chiropractor. What to do next?'
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Several questions removed per the OP's original request: "PLEASE if you don’t believe in chiropractors or think its woo or nonsense or whatever, skip this question."

Mod note on 'Is it wise to be traveling oversees these days?'
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Removed a comment by rongorongo that looked like it belonged in FanFare. They’ve been notified.
Mod Comment by Brandon Blatcher on Apr. 8 at 3:53 PM to Ask MetaFilter post Is it wise to be traveling oversees these days?

Mod note on 'My right ear keeps clogging up.'
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One comment removed for recommending unpasteurized milk as a possible solution responses left up though. The FDA believes raw milk can pose a serious health risk.
Mod Comment by Brandon Blatcher on Apr. 6 at 1:22 PM to Ask MetaFilter post My right ear keeps clogging up.

Mod note on 'Necklace for black dress'
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Brandon Blatcher: "Mod note: One comment removed because it links a knock off site (Said it was to the MET store, but was not). Checking with poster to see if they're ok with changing the link."

Poster prefers that comment remain deleted.
Mod Comment by Brandon Blatcher on Apr. 6 at 12:55 PM to Ask MetaFilter post Necklace for black dress

Mod note on 'Necklace for black dress'
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One comment removed because it links a knock off site (Said it was to the MET store, but was not). Checking with poster to see if they're ok with changing the link.
Mod Comment by Brandon Blatcher on Apr. 6 at 8:39 AM to Ask MetaFilter post Necklace for black dress

Mod note on 'Help my understand where my music lives in 2025'
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One comment removed at user’s request.
Mod Comment by Brandon Blatcher on Apr. 5 at 3:19 PM to Ask MetaFilter post Help my understand where my music lives in 2025

Mod note on 'Kid with sensitive gag reflex, gags at the mention of food'
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[ One comment removed by request and one response to it also removed.]

Mod note on 'Recommend an Internet radio station specializing in Soft Hits of the 70s'
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Post edited to put complete question in the body of the post, as some people do have titles turned off, making the question nonsensical

Mod note on 'Looking for first-person audiobook suggestions'
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One comment deleted at user's request.
Mod Comment by loup on Apr. 4 at 8:18 AM to Ask MetaFilter post Looking for first-person audiobook suggestions

Mod note on 'I'm Unlikely to Eat This, but Can I?'
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Two comments deleted at the user's request.
Mod Comment by loup on Apr. 3 at 10:02 AM to Ask MetaFilter post I'm Unlikely to Eat This, but Can I?

Mod note on 'Trending colors for new moms?'
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One deleted, posted in wrong thread.
Mod Comment by travelingthyme on Mar. 30 at 10:38 AM to Ask MetaFilter post Trending colors for new moms?

Mod note on 'What word describes reconstruction of an object from meagre data.'
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One comment removed for being edited/changed to just a period. Please don't do that, especially as typing only a period is a common symbol for respectful silence that is used in obituaries, so it makes no sense in this thread.

Please don't edit your comment to change its meaning. Just flag it with a note, telling us to remove it or email us.

Mod note on 'Kid with sensitive gag reflex, gags at the mention of food'
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One comment deleted. Ask MetaFilter has more strict guidelines than other subsites, so please avoid answers chastising the OP and remember to be considerate and respectful
Mod Comment by loup on Mar. 28 at 12:24 PM to Ask MetaFilter post Kid with sensitive gag reflex, gags at the mention of food

Mod note on 'Songs for when you hate everyone and everything'
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Oooh, thanks for starting this and thanks to all who chimed in with suggestions! This post has been added to the sidebar and Best Of blog!
Mod Comment by Brandon Blatcher on Mar. 28 at 2:51 AM to Ask MetaFilter post Songs for when you hate everyone and everything

Mod note on 'Home-made ramen seasoning - caveat, must be easy'
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One duplicate comment removed.
Mod Comment by Brandon Blatcher on Mar. 21 at 2:49 PM to Ask MetaFilter post Home-made ramen seasoning - caveat, must be easy

Mod note on 'What's the coolest thing on eBay right now?'
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One comment removed for not answering the question.

While it's great that people are sharing things inspired by the OP's question, please remember that Ask MetaFilter is about people helping people, aka answering the question the OP has asked. There are strict guidelines about keeping answers limited to what was asked, so keep your answers focused on helping the OP, thanks!
Mod Comment by Brandon Blatcher on Mar. 19 at 4:40 PM to Ask MetaFilter post What's the coolest thing on eBay right now?

Mod note on 'Unintentional legalization of gay marriage when one partner is trans?'
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Changed a link in the question to "cis woman and a trans woman" as noted above.
Mod Comment by loup on Mar. 19 at 9:20 AM to Ask MetaFilter post Unintentional legalization of gay marriage when one partner is trans?

Mod note on 'Where should I get my US political news from?'
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Thanks for asking this, it's a really good question these days! We've added it to the sidebar and Best Of blog!
Mod Comment by Brandon Blatcher on Mar. 18 at 7:30 AM to Ask MetaFilter post Where should I get my US political news from?

Mod note on 'Questions for The Dating Game'
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Two removed: please stick to answering the question.
Mod Comment by goodnewsfortheinsane on Mar. 18 at 5:32 AM to Ask MetaFilter post Questions for The Dating Game

Mod note on 'Have I been a bad friend ? # BOUNDARIES'
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One deleted. Please keep in mind that back-and-forth chatting with users is discouraged. Post your question, provide one or two comments providing additional context (if needed) and please allow the community to answer the question!
Mod Comment by travelingthyme on Mar. 17 at 7:10 AM to Ask MetaFilter post Have I been a bad friend ? # BOUNDARIES