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Mod note on 'Virtual mailbox service for American living abroad'
Made link clickable in this comment.
Mod note on 'Birthday finger food snacks for vegans who prefer savory'
Duplicate comment removed.
Mod note on 'Help our big orange boy be not so big'
Leaving the comment above as it contains sound advice, but let's try to please keep making sure that comments are addressing the question being asked. ]
Mod note on 'What are they smokig in films and on TV? (seriously/literally)'
One comment removed, let's try to please keep Ask MeFi comments on topic and helpful by addressing the question being asked, instead of replying with commentary related to the subject.
Mod note on 'Someone take this house'
Another comment removed, please keep Ask MeFi comments helpful by following the content policy and addressing the question being asked, if you have feedback regarding a mod decision you may post about it in MetaTalk instead.
Mod note on 'Pneumonia, Asthma, Prednisone, oh my...'
One deleted. I kind of hated to do it; it clearly represented real effort and an attempt to be helpful on the part of the user who made it, but it didn't really answer the question. If you're the user in question, i'm happy to send you the text if you want to try to rework it some!
Deleted ask post 'Film nerds: beta-test my film app?'
Ask MetaFilter post Film nerds: beta-test my film app? deleted. The mod team had agreed that this was okay to post, but the community clearly disagrees and we're going to listen to them!
Mod note on 'Someone take this house'
One deleted as noise. Folks, i'm not gonna leave a big hole by deleting a ton of stuff, but be advised that this thread has gone โฆ non-optimally in a number of ways.
tara city, you have been pretty hostile about folks asking clarifying questions; it's certainly okay to decline to answer clarifying questions that folks ask, but (a) it'll probably affect the quality of the answers if folks don't feel like they have enough information, and (b) it's not okay to be rude while doing so.
Answerers, please do not be snarky with Askers even when they frustrate you; if you don't feel like you can get a clear enough picture of the problem to answer, it's okay to just not answer; especially in Ask, the optimal behavior here is to flag it and move on.
tara city, you have been pretty hostile about folks asking clarifying questions; it's certainly okay to decline to answer clarifying questions that folks ask, but (a) it'll probably affect the quality of the answers if folks don't feel like they have enough information, and (b) it's not okay to be rude while doing so.
Answerers, please do not be snarky with Askers even when they frustrate you; if you don't feel like you can get a clear enough picture of the problem to answer, it's okay to just not answer; especially in Ask, the optimal behavior here is to flag it and move on.
Mod note on 'Is 'executive' an actual skill?'
One deleted as noise.
Mod note on 'Gift for a 7 year old in Europe'
One comment removed. Please avoid posting joke comments that do not address the question being asked.
Mod note on 'Organizing Product Docs?'
One duplicate comment removed.
Mod note on 'Have you got Their attention?'
One deleted as noise.
Mod note on 'ELI5: Limassol, Cyprus - traumatic family funeral edition'
One deleted as noise. In general, folks, "join this subreddit" is not a good way to answer an Asker's question. Rather like "Google it" or "ask ChatGPT", it feels dismissive and generally isn't specific enough.
Mod note on 'Being a good participant in system development'
A few comments removed.Please remember that AskMeFi comments should address the question being asked, and please avoid starting and argument with other users.
Mod note on 'Musical Theater For Non-Musical-Theater People'
Edited this comment in consultation with the user.
Mod note on 'All right what about YOUR seventies? The decade, I mean.'
Edited link in this comment to be clickable.
Deleted ask post 'It's Nun of Your Business'
Ask MetaFilter post It's Nun of Your Business deleted. Asking about an old article is fine but this question, as phrased, is kind of an invitation to doxx someone? (And one of the answers did in fact doxx her, or someone with the same name.)
Mod note on 'It's Nun of Your Business'
One deleted for outright doxxing. I'm also going to be deleting the post, but wanted to leave a mod note about the deleted comment, first.
Deleted ask post 'It's Nun of Your Business'
Ask MetaFilter post It's Nun of Your Business deleted. Asking about an old article is fine but this question, as phrased, is kind of an invitation to doxx someone? (And several of the answers did in fact doxx her, or someone with the same name.)
Mod note on 'More-equitable local taxing'
Two deleted for not answering the question.
Mod note on 'Am I overreacting?'
Anonymized post at user's request
Deleted ask post 'Clothes for graduation event - help'
Ask MetaFilter post Clothes for graduation event - help deleted. User request
Mod note on 'Clothes for graduation event - help'
One deleted. Please attempt to answer the question or refrain from commenting/derailing in the thread.
Mod note on 'Short trip to LA, taco me?'
One deleted. Please keep comments limited to answering OPโs question.
Mod note on 'Tell me of your cold noodle recipes'
Made link clickable in this comment.
Mod note on 'Beginner Banjo'
Fixed a typo in the OP at user's request, and made link clickable in this comment.
Mod note on 'Weird Donation Split?'
One deleted for not answering the question.
Mod note on 'How can I make the girls happy?'
Fixed broken link in this comment.
Mod note on 'We left too much unsaid'
Just a note to please be kind to each other and ensure your answers are intended to help OP without making personal digs or insults. Comments leaning into berating OP will be deleted moving forward.
Mod note on 'Memorial wearable piece constructed from ear bar and nose ring?'
Fixed a typo in the post at the user's request.
Mod note on 'Tips for supporting autistic employees in customer service'
Hi, folks. Nothing deleted, but please be cautious when responding to questions about people with disabilities; some of these answers are fairly aggressive in a way that can come across as dismissive or mean about someone with a disability.
Mod note on '70s/80s Snack Tracker - What was the โcrackerโ?'
Made link in OP clickable.
Mod note on 'Road trip from Southern California to Northern California'
Removed erroneous location and tags from post.
Mod note on 'How do I get through another incoming threat?'
One answer deleted as inappropriate. "Do you have a religious faith? Can you become more involved in it?" is a reasonable potential answer, but you need to be careful about asserting that a specific faith will help; it comes across as an attempt to convert.
Mod note on 'I'll get right on it...'
Fixed broken link in this comment.
Mod note on 'Tips for supporting autistic employees in customer service'
One comment deleted at user's request.
Mod note on 'Future-proofing physical media'
Fixed typo in this comment.
Mod note on 'Is it just us?'
One deleted. Folks, even if you are answering the Asker's question it's very seldom that a question calls for rudeness to the Asker. I'm leaving some replies up for context.
Mod note on 'How to escape work-related burnout?'
One deleted for not really answering the question (and additionally being hinky).
Deleted ask post 'Hemp ban almost here & I have no dispensary, no alternative available'
Ask MetaFilter post Hemp ban almost here & I have no dispensary, no alternative available deleted. Possible spam - investigating
Mod note on 'Ubud for the overwhelmed?'
Added Bali tag and removed erroneous location (I can't get the Location field to pick up the correct location, sorry!)
Deleted ask post 'A theory about confidence and fathers'
Ask MetaFilter post A theory about confidence and fathers deleted. Breaks guidelines.
Mod note on 'Are you a materials engineer? Tell me about that.'
One deleted at user's request, and a second comment deleted as a reply to the deleted one.
Mod note on 'Where can I find credible information on non-surgical graceful ageing?'
One deleted at user's request.
Deleted ask post 'Why is Porter McConnel quiet?'
Ask MetaFilter post Why is Porter McConnel quiet? deleted. Not a real Ask question (breaks guidelines)
Mod note on 'I want to copy files from my mac to my samsung phone'
One removed as noise.
Mod note on 'Back when people offered body parts to RBG'
Fixed typo in post title and URL.
Mod note on 'Now does a vendor already know my new credit card number?'
One deleted for noise. Letโs keep comments helpful and intended to answer OPโs question.
Mod note on 'Heat vs. cold'
Two deleted for not even trying to answer the question. Folks, it's really chatty in here; please tread carefully and make sure you have some kind of answer (or at least a clarifying question) in addition to commentary!
Mod note on 'What artwork makes you feel tranquil?'
One comment deleted at the user's request.
Deleted ask post 'Where will Vice-President Newsom live and work?'
Ask MetaFilter post Where will Vice-President Newsom live and work? deleted. Breaks the guidelines.
Mod note on 'Adjusting clamping pressure on Schuco barrel hinge'
Fixed URL
Mod note on 'Do Scots men truly correct other Scots men in bar pickups?'
Another comment deleted as noise. Folks, this is still Ask, and your comments must answer the Asker's question in some way.
Mod note on 'Can you recommend a non-slip, mold-resistant shower mat?'
Fixed link in this comment to be clickable (and to clear tracking params).
Mod note on 'Looking for 80s-90s hardcover cookbook possibly geared towards kids'
Fixed a typo in the post.
Mod note on 'I need suggestions for the best canned chicken noodle soup'
One deleted for arguing about moderation. Please send an email via the Contact Form or refer it to the MOC if you have an issue!
Mod note on 'Do Scots men truly correct other Scots men in bar pickups?'
One deleted as noise. Folks, i get that some things invite jokes but you gotta be really careful in Ask; if you're gonna put a joke in you have to also put an actual answer in.
Mod note on 'I need suggestions for the best canned chicken noodle soup'
One deleted for arguing with the premise of the question (and in the process failing to answer it).
Mod note on 'Esthetician test prep'
Fixed link in post and deleted correction comment by Asker
Mod note on 'I Would Consider Little Condoms, Even'
One deleted for not answering the question.
Mod note on '๐ตEasement like Sunday morning ๐ต'
Double comment and one comment about it it deleted.
Mod note on 'Rideshare overshare'
Two deleted, one as noise and one for chastising other commenters (and not answering the question).
Mod note on 'I feel silly after a negative internet interaction'
Folks, i hate leaving big holes in the conversation, but several comments have been deleted. Jane the Brown, your comment was read by multiple people as equating folks' use of pronoun labeling/sharing on forums with bullying and physical violence. I'm not assuming that it was intentional transphobia, but at best it was extremely unclear, it upset several people, and it was continuing to be a distraction. I can send you the full text if you'd like to try rewriting that bit and reposting; just let me know.
Everyone else: sorry for the delays getting this handled. If your comment also got deleted, it was because it was part of the derail, and you'refine.]
Everyone else: sorry for the delays getting this handled. If your comment also got deleted, it was because it was part of the derail, and you'refine.]
Mod note on 'unique food experience filter: whole candied clementines'
...sorry, i have been corrected, having misread the reason the comment was flagged. One therefore deleted as noise.
Mod note on 'Bro, back off from the machines in [names redacted] counties!'
anoldfriend6: commenting this much in your Ask threads is generally discouraged. It's fine to pop in to respond to clarifying questions, but arguing directly with answers is not something you should be doing.
Mod note on 'Help me calm down about poison ivy exposure'
Removed a duplicate comment.
Mod note on 'The Case of the Terrible Senior Girlfriend'
Three deleted. amtho, it's not a good idea to ascribe someone's bad behaviors to neurodivergence. The other comments were deleted for responding to the deleted comment.
Mod note on 'What do hiring managers think of this form of recruiting?'
Two deleted; answers in Ask must answer the question rather than getting into side conversations with other users (or with mods). If you have an issue with moderation, please take it to MeTa or the contact form.
Mod note on 'Doctor's Office wants my disabled friend to fax papers'
Two deleted for not answering the question. Further notes:
a) Posting a list of several unvetted internet fax services from an internet search isn't helpful; OP has made clear that they have tried those services and they have not worked.
b) Answers should definitely assume that physically taking records to the office is a nonstarter.
a) Posting a list of several unvetted internet fax services from an internet search isn't helpful; OP has made clear that they have tried those services and they have not worked.
b) Answers should definitely assume that physically taking records to the office is a nonstarter.
Mod note on 'Bro, back off from the machines in [names redacted] counties!'
Folks, this question has picked up numerous flags and feedback on the contact form. I'm not choosing to remove it at this time; however, that doesn't mean it's without issues.
anoldfriend6: This question is written in a way that (a) seems deliberately inflammatory and (b) reads as soliciting answers which would be straightforwardly illegal; neither of those are things we encourage on Ask (and (b) is straightforwardly against the rules). Please be more careful in the future. It looks like you have been following along and has selected some best answers for productive ways you can move forward which aren't illegal, however.
Everyone else: please remember that gambling isn't illegal, even if you don't like it or see any moral value in it. If you are unable to view this as a problem to solve within OP's gaming community, consider skipping the thread.
anoldfriend6: This question is written in a way that (a) seems deliberately inflammatory and (b) reads as soliciting answers which would be straightforwardly illegal; neither of those are things we encourage on Ask (and (b) is straightforwardly against the rules). Please be more careful in the future. It looks like you have been following along and has selected some best answers for productive ways you can move forward which aren't illegal, however.
Everyone else: please remember that gambling isn't illegal, even if you don't like it or see any moral value in it. If you are unable to view this as a problem to solve within OP's gaming community, consider skipping the thread.
Mod note on 'What do hiring managers think of this form of recruiting?'
Candleman: i'm not removing this comment, but do be aware that language like "Bob in India" reads to some folks as racist; please work on your phrasing in the future.
Mod note on 'Which Phone Next?'
One deleted for not answering the question.
Mod note on 'Doctor's Office wants my disabled friend to fax papers'
One deleted for not answering the question.
Mod note on 'From Mom and Dad to Just Mom'
One Answer removed as requested by its author.
Mod note on 'Reverse dupe jewelry question'
virve: i fixed the typos in your post and deleted the typo-correction comment!
Mod note on 'Is it a thing now for Trump speeches to be shown before movies?'
One comment removed. Please avoid starting a side conversation in response to orther comments. AskMeFi comments should answer the question being asked.
Deleted ask post 'Noise Code Compliance'
Ask MetaFilter post Noise Code Compliance deleted. Poster's request
Mod note on 'Seeking: messenger bag of my dreams'
Two comments deleted. (The first was a link to a closed store that also didn't fit the Asker's parameters; the second was a response to the first.)
Mod note on 'where in the world is Graham Platner?'
Another comment deleted. Folks, it's definitely against the guidelines to accuse Askers of having nefarious purposes. If you suspect someone has a nefarious purpose, please flag it with a note; breaking the commenting guidelines isn't helpful.
Mod note on 'Why do World Cup matches create more hassles than football games?'
One deleted as noise.
Mod note on 'Where to find good hair consultant in Boston area?'
One deleted. Again, folks, "ask an LLM", much like "just Google it", is not an appropriate answer in Ask under almost any circumstances.
Mod note on 'The struggle to command the alt key is real - moving from mac to pc'
Fixed a typo in this comment.
Mod note on 'Field Deployment Checklist?'
Fixed a typo in this comment.
Mod note on 'where in the world is Graham Platner?'
One deleted for being hostile and not really answering the question.
Mod note on 'Travel research/planning nowadays โ for a broad overview?'
One deleted. Anyone who wants to use chatbots for research is already aware that chatbots exist; answers along the lines of "ChatGPT will do this for you" are not materially different from "you can just use Google", which is also obviously a bad answer.
Mod note on 'Looking for comfortable mens dress shoe'
Fixed link in this comment to be clickable.
Mod note on 'Sponge Bath Recommendations'
Fixed link in this comment to be clickable.
Mod note on 'Removing Rubber Gel X Residue from Nails'
One deleted; HearHere, you have been warned multiple times about throwaway answers in Ask, and about answers on subjects where you have no expertise. You're getting a weeklong timeout; the next step is a ban.
Mod note on 'Leave it open!'
Deleted chives' pet tax comment at their request, because the upload site turns out to be kind of dodgy.
Mod note on 'This pattern - is it okay? (Take a look at these hands!)'
Bottlecap: "This does not read that way to me. It just reads like hands. I think you may be getting vibes because of the scheme, which is often associated with kente cloth."
Bottlecap: you are totally not in trouble and this is overall a good answer! However, a user has requested, via flag note, that we clarify that there's a difference between kente (a Ghanaian woven fabric) and kitenge (a wax-print fabric like the one pictured here). And i concur that for reasons of cultural sensitivity, that's a good thing to do, so here we go!
Bottlecap: you are totally not in trouble and this is overall a good answer! However, a user has requested, via flag note, that we clarify that there's a difference between kente (a Ghanaian woven fabric) and kitenge (a wax-print fabric like the one pictured here). And i concur that for reasons of cultural sensitivity, that's a good thing to do, so here we go!
Mod note on 'Advice on using Canadian pharmacies (from US) - Cat asthma meds'
One comment removed, please avoid just posting a link to Goggle search results.
Mod note on 'Is there a word or a phrase for this?'
Two deleted. Folks, this is Ask, and you need to answer the question rather than fighting with other commenters.
Mod note on 'Fellow night owls, where are thou?'
salad, i am not deleting this comment because the Asker has replied to it directly, but this is not coolโit interrogates the premise of the question, fails to answer the question, and assumes the asker's genderโand you need to not do it again.
Mod note on 'How can I try on sandals without leaving a footprint?'
One deleted for questioning the premise and not answering the question.
Folks, i understand that many people think the Asker is doing something unethical here; if you are also answering the question it's reasonable to say so, but you can't do that instead of answering.
Folks, i understand that many people think the Asker is doing something unethical here; if you are also answering the question it's reasonable to say so, but you can't do that instead of answering.
Mod note on 'Signed "Disclosure Regarding Real Estate Agency Relationship" and regret'
Two deleted. Folks, please do not argue with the Asker or with each other in Ask.
Mod note on 'Anti-diet culture podcast episodes'
One deleted for being off-topic, not answering the question, and being potentially triggering. MattD, when you see the words "disordered eating" in an Ask, you really need to not get on your hobbyhorse.
Mod note on 'I want a clock radio that doubles as an iPhone charger. More details...'
Fixed this comment so the links are clickable.
Also, please do read the clarifying comments from the OP in the thread before posting answers. Nothing is really over the line here, but some of the answers subsequent to those comments do not take into account the OP's clarifications.
Also, please do read the clarifying comments from the OP in the thread before posting answers. Nothing is really over the line here, but some of the answers subsequent to those comments do not take into account the OP's clarifications.
Mod note on 'Instructions for a gรขteau St-Honorรฉ'
One deleted for not actually answering the question. "Have you tried checking out French language baking sites?" is not helpful without, at a minimum, links to some of those websites.
Mod note on 'Cleaning raccoon poop'
flabdablet, this comment has useful advice, but it's borderline as far as actually answering the question. I'm leaving it up for now, but please be mindful about your framing.
Mod note on 'buying a house in Hamilton, Ontario'
Folks, please be mindful about how much or how little your experience in an entirely different region and jurisdiction will generalize when answering an Asker. I am leaving this comment up because some of the advice is generalizable, but the process of buying a home in Canada is quite different in many respects from the process in the US.