MetaChat was created in May, 2005 by taz and dodgygeezer as another place for members to
touch base outside of MetaFilter; in 2006 seanyboy stepped in for 
dodgygeezer when a bout with RSI meant dodgy could no longer code the site. We specialize in threads that are light,
conversational, daft, and that don't necessarily belong on MetaTalk, MeFi, or
AskMe. Posts that have to do with Metafilter problems of any kind belong back on Metatalk; posts that point and laugh at other users don't belong here at all. People have used Metachat to post questions that don't fit the guidelines of AskMe (hypotheticals!), or to test the waters for their Metafilter posts. If
you've used up your posting quota over there, you might want to try your post
here. For much more information, please see the Metachat FAQ and browse the rest of the Wiki.
Posters: Most people are browsing this site at work so please bear them in mind and label links that are not safe for work with "NSFW".
Users: You need to be responsible for yourselves; if you're at work, and not sure of a link - don't click it. Mouse over links to see where they are leading. Don't surf with your sound turned up.
Most posts will be tolerated but use some judgement. Posts may be deleted or modified if they make the baby jesus cry or otherwise suck so bad that they create a deadly vortex that rips a hole in the space-time continuum. Occasional self-links by contributing members of the site are okay, but if you are only dropping by to spam your site, fuggit aboud it - you'll probably be banned.
User accounts may be blocked or transferred if they masquerade as another user. It's just not as cute as you think it is. If you want a second log-in, or "sock puppet" you probably won't get it. Do you think you really, really need it? Email taz and tell her why.
Your mods: arse_hat, dg, iconomy, quonsar
Your meds: Thorazine, Lithium, Tequila. Take early, take often.
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