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I've deleted the whole "BDSM is a Thing" derail. This is a serious discussion about a sensitive subject, so please Be sensitive to context. CynicalKnight please take a step back and let the thread move on.

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Comment about the GoFundMe Campaign deleted (it is inappropriate for a third party to run a fundraiser for someone else without their permission, and should not be promoted here). Reaching out to the member who set up the fundraiser separately.

did anyone reach out to the poster to ask them if they had used generative AI to create the question and ask them to repost, as a courtesy?

Yup, I sent them an email explaining the decision more in detail and pointing out to the relevant guidelines.

Fixed links in the original post.

One comment and it's replies deleted. Let's avoid doomsday predictions.

One comment removed. This is not the thread to rehash the 2024 election.

Moved the last paragraphs below the fold.

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. Just a reminder that this is a post about a developing situation. This will deserve a proper obituary post as more details are made available, but in the meantime, can we avoid speculating about what happened, who did it, their motive, and more importantly, about the mental health of the people involved?

One comment removed. Let's avoid sexist comments, saying "she was basically asking for it" is definitely against our Content Policy

One comment (seemingly unrelated to the thread) removed.

One comment removed. Let's avoid speculating about someone's sexual abuse history. This is inappropriate and considered against our guidelines.

One comment removedas requested. Also, happy Birthday, loquacious!

Changed Charlottesville, VA to Charlotte, NC.

One comment removed. Let's avoid unhelpful/non-answer comments like "They're all bullshit."

Two comments removed. Please do not promote piracy or any other illegal activity here. Also, Ask MetaFilter comments should address the main question being asked so, please do not comment just to start an argument with other user.

One comment removed, please refer to the Ask MetaFilter section of the content policy. Ask MetaFilter comments should address the main question being asked and Jokes derailing the conversation will probably be removed.

Noting that the terms "transmale" and "transfemale" are considered problematic because these are medicalizing terms associated with Trans-Exclusionary views. The preferred the terms are "trans man/woman" or "transgender man/woman". I've reached out to the member in question and edited the comment with their permission.

1. Is Metafilter policy, "do not say 'Fuck x' where x is anyone."

Yes, in most cases. Allow me to explain, historically there has been no prohibition on non-hateful cursing into the void on the site, but cursing at another person (be it a member, staff, or other people). However, we always try to lean towards leniency, there are exceptions when it comes to public persons, and the subject at hand. Saying fuck [x] in an obituary post about said person is not the same as in a post about their work, or some terrible thing they have done, and even then there are, and will be exceptions.

Admittedly, that mod note, could have used more context. On top of the name calling it was early threadshitting and also a potential derail. Now, if there's a desire to set policies that are clearer and less obscure in their application, that is something I think we all support and can work towards with the new board once seated.

Just coming to clarify because this comment is getting flagged: Actually, saying "fuck someone" does fall under the "Be considerate and respectful" section of the guidelines and the "Name calling" section of the content policy.
However, this is also why we maintain lighter moderation on MetaTalk; it's the place where you can voice concerns, frustrations, and disagreements freely. So while this does technically go against our guidelines, we're probably not going to delete it.
That said, we do hope members can keep in mind that the people being called out here are fellow community members volunteering their time to help.

One comment removed. Cursing on the site is fine, but cursing at someone else is not okay as per the Content Policy.

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No comments removed as MetaTalk has slightly lighter moderation, but please let's avoid calling other members names (dick, in this instance).

Several commens removed and one ban issued. Please don't attack other members.

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2 comments removed as requested.

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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.

No comments deleted but let's avoid a derail about the date itself.

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 comment removed, there's no need to call OP's curiosity bigoted. Also, Ask MetaFilter comments should address the main question being asked.

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Title updated, thank you for reporting it.

Comment replying to the deleted comments removed as requested.

A few comments against the guidelines removed. Please do not call other users trolls. But more importantly: Speak for yourself, not others: Let's avoid downplaying the importance of race, specially in a thread about Black representation. As the guidelines say, avoid speaking on behalf of other people and discussing their experience like an academic topic; invite them to speak for themselves instead!

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No comments deleted but let's avoid picking a fight with specific members. This is a personal subject where everybody has a different lived experience so, please allow others to express themselves.

Yup, definitely Newsfilter.

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Geez... Several comments deleted. Left some of the responses for context. Please refresh if needed. kschang, please take a step back and stop commenting on this thread. Genocide-denial doesn't have a place here on Metafilter, so please stop.

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Several comments deleted. As Brandon pointed out, name calling goes against the Content Guidelines but moreover, Press Butt.on to Check and Pseudonymous Cognomen please take a step back and let the conversation move on without your participation, this is not a thread for you to pick a fight with one another.

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One comment deleted. As per the content policy: do not query ChatGPT or other LLMs and then post the output unless the discussion itself is about those types of tools

Text in post adjusted as requested. Please carry on.

Changed "partner" to "husband" as requested.

Two comments from bombastic lowercase boatshoes are being flagged, the second has been removed as wishing violence on other people goes against our guidelines, so let's avoid proposing assassinations. That being said, there are legitimate forms of protest that involve violence against property (just not against other people) so the first comment has been left up.

Both comments left for context:

1. Tumtetum's account has been banned. Transphobia is never OK in this site and will never be.

2. Calling people dumbasses goes against our Content Policy.

Fixed misspelling in the title.

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Three comments deleted. Let's try to be considerate and respectful towards other MeFites and avoid picking a fight with them; try to engage with the content of the video instead. But most importantly: "Avoid downplaying a problem just because it is not a problem for you." Telling someone to go touch grass when they are calling out transphobia is considered, at the very least, a microaggression.

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One comment deleted. Let's avoid aggressive comments towards another member, Please keep the conversation focused on the subject rather than picking a fight with another user.

One comment deleted. Name calling is not acceptable and goes against our content policy.

HTML Fixed, the placeholder for the URL was a single dot. Added the full sentence now.

A couple of comments deleted. Please avoid derailing the conversation by being combative with other users and let's focus the conversation around the subject at hand.

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No deletions needed but, let's avoid a derail about HOAs.

A couple of comments deleted. While it's OK to criticizethe sources of this post, this is not the right place to criticize other members and complain about them.

FYI, this Ask post is picking some reasonable flags wondering if this might be a stunt post. We do not have any evidence that this is the case so please carry on. We'll be monitoring the post as it progresses.

Updated the link under New Site Status to reflect the newest update.

Several comments deleted. outgrown_hobnail's comments have been removed and they have been banned for a week. All replies have been left for context. Thank you for pushing back against this kind of Hateful and Insensitive comments. Calling homeless people “shitbirds” is unacceptable. Please refer to the very top of the Content Policy. Also, let’s avoid. Turning this, and any US politics post into a relitigation of the past elections; let's focus on the issue at hand instead.

You probably want to update whatever source doc you're mindlessly copying these out of is updated.
Fixed that sentence now.

Removed one comment that was supposed to go in the Fox in the Library thread and its replies, please carry on.

DeepSeaHaggis, you've asked your question, members will respond if they choose to. There's no need to keep pushing. Now, the article appears to be largely or entirely AI-generated, which technically falls within our content policy and the FAQ's etiquette. Since the thread is going mostly well and the topic itself concerns AI, we're allowing this thread to continue. If you would want to discuss this particular stance about AI generated content feel free to open a MetaTalk post about it, we are open to refine our policies and, frankly will need to keep updating them as this technology develops and becomes more pervasive.

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Updated the date above to July 17th and deleted the comments pointing that out.

Mod note: USPolitics tag added.

USPolitics tag added.

Yikes! One comment against the Content Policy deleted. rough ashlar has now been warned and banned for a week. Also, the subsequent comments have been deleted to avoid derails. Let's be clear, MeFi is not the place to echo common anti-transgender talking points and make inflammatory generalizations about a vulnerable group. This is potentially harmful rhetoric and will not be tolerated here.

Post title corrected.

Fixed a typo in the comment from sickos haha yes dot.

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Two comments posted in the wrong thread removed. Please carry on.

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