Best Of #1: I like to use Soviet control panels as a starting point
Best of MetaFilter Issue #1
The best of the blue and the green, with stops in-between; key announcements; greatest hits both past and present; and subscriber-only content.
Best of…
These are MeFite’s favorite posts on the Blue from the last 30 days by favorite/comment ratio:
"I like to use Soviet control panels as a starting point (5.63)
What’s New in Old Books (4.00)
Letterboxd List of Lists (3.88)
The Fallout From Reporting White Nationalism in Canada (3.70)
What’s New in Old Books (3.56)
And here are the top five from Ask MetaFilter:
Is there a 'guide to household cleaners from first principles'? (2.60)
What helped you stop ruminating endlessly after interpersonal conflicts? (2.58)
Help me learn things! (2.15)
(Not meta)Filter: NorCal solo nature retreat/digital detox destinations? (2.00)
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MetaBoard
Members have requested less use of the site banner to distribute updates to the community, so here are the last 30 days of key site updates from the Board and beyond:
Minutes are available from our latest meeting. Those plus highlights inside.
The Global BIPOC Board had a meeting on the 17/18th of March 2026. Minutes inside.
A Quick Update on Our New Mod and New Policies
We want to share an update with the community about a recent decision: we have temporarily engaged one of our Board members, adrienneleigh, to join the moderation team as a contractor.
MeFiCoFo Financial Update, Mar. 19, 2026
February income was down from January (-15%). Expenses were up 10%, resulting in a net loss for the month.
Account wipe options and mod comment flagging
New options for users who wish to wipe their MetaFilter account, as well as a new way to provide community feedback on moderation decisions.
⏰ Time Machine
What cooking secrets take your food to the almost-pro level?
Enjoy 131 passionate answers to this popular 2019 Ask post from chalbe in the Food & Drink category.
"Most of the men filled out the questionnaire in less than five minutes… But the women couldn't stop writing."
This popular 1,700 word post from supercrayon garnered more than 200 favorites almost 8 years ago.
❤️ Love Machine
Regular posts of news for, of, and about the LGBTQIA+ community.
Since April of 2025, mephron has posted regularly curated LGBTQIA+ posts on the Blue, highlighting both the good news and the bad news. Happy 1st Birthday, #LGBTQIAnews! 🎂
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