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.

One comment deleted, please refer to the AI Generated Content: section of the content policy.

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.

Several comments removed. Please do not start an argument with other users and remember that Ask MetaFilter comments should address the main question being asked.

One comment deleted. Please avoid starting an argument with other members. Also, Ask MetaFilter comments should address the main question being asked.

2 comments removed as requested.

One comment deleted. Please refer to the AI Generated Content section of the Content Policy.

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.

One comment deleted. Please avoid starting an argument with the OP, Ask MetaFilter comments should address the main question being asked.

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!

One comment deleted. Please avoid arguing with other people's answers, ask MetaFilter comments should address the main question being asked.

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.

Two comments deleted. Please avoid going back an forth with other users and remember that Ask MetaFilter comments should address the main question being asked.

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.

Two comments deleted as requested.

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.

Two comments removed. Ask MetaFilter comments should address the main question being asked.

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.

One comment removed as requested

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.

One comment deleted. Ask MetaFilter comments should address the main question being asked. Please refer to the Ask MeFi section of the content policy.

One comment deleted. Please avoid posting jokey comments as answers. Please refer to the Ask MeFi section of the content policy.

One comment deleted, please refer to the AI Generated Content: section of the content policy.

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.

One comment deleted, please refer to the AI Generated Content: section of the content policy.

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.

One comment deleted, please refer to the AI Generated Content: section of the content policy.

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.

Two comments deleted. Remember that Ask MetaFilter comments should address the main question being asked, as per the content policy.

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

Another comment removed, please remember that AI Generated content, and particularly LLM output, goes against our Content Policy.

No comments deleted, but let's drop the AI derail please.

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

HTML Fixed

Added USPolitics tag.

No deletions made so far, but let's avoid comments like the halal food cart above. Ascribing stereotypical characteristics to a place or people is, indeed, a micro aggression.

One comment deleted as requested.

URLs Fixed.

Date in the original post corrected.

Another thread with more flags than comments. Closing.

One comment and a reply deleted for name calling. Please don't do this.

Closing this thread as it is picking more flags than comments. Please ask yourself if a full new thread is needed before posting it.

This thread has been picking more flags than comments since it was posted so I'll close it now. If you have anything related you want to discuss, please head over to the oingoing governance thread.

Thank you everyone for your feedback!

Let's avoid turning this thread in to a discussion with/against the OP. If you disagree with this post, please flag it and move on.

One comment and it's response deleted. Cursing on the site is fine, but cursing at someone else is not okay. Also, let's stop the derail and stop litigation elections and blaming people who didn't vote the way you wanted. Gyre,Gimble,Wabe, Esq. you've made your point, let the conversation move on.

Two comments deleted. Let's avoid doomsday speculation but more importantly, let's drop the 'Israel, Zionism and the Jews' comments. Conflating these, is antisemitic and goes directly against our content policy.

Tagged as USPolitics

Tagged as USPolitics

Post updated as requested above.

One comment deleted. Let's avoid all caps comments, more over if it's to say you wish violence on other people, which goes against our content policy.

No comments deleted but please remember that the OP is asking for documentaries, so please avoid other pieces of media.

Please remember that comments wishing harm on others go against our content policy. I've removed a few comments for this reason and kept some that were borderline (continue flagging if you believe they should be deleted). I've left the derail about Israel/US good/evil, but let's focus on sharing relevant news rather than targeting individual users in arguments. Also, adrienneleigh, please consider taking a step back and allowing others to carry on with the thread.

One comment deleted as requested.

Based on the comments in this thread we have decided to close this thread. There are already other open threads about governanace, MetaTalk and the Meta Queue.

Please continue the conversation there and let us know if anything else is needed.

None of this is meant as a "told ya so". We do support the removal of the Meta Queue and recognize that this change will come with new complications but I'm sure we can sort them out with your input.

Based on the comments above and here it looks like the best course of action is to close both threads given that there are others already open about governanace, MetaTalk and the Meta Queue.

Please continue the conversation there and let us know if anything else is needed.

Noting that this post wouldn't have been approved under the old rules as it could have been a comment under the various other governance threads open at this moment. We approved right away given that the Meta queue is going away but please be mindful if there are other related discussions open already.

One comment deleted as requested.

One comment deleted. Comments in AskMeFi should answer the question being asked rather than arguing with other users.