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MetaFilter is a publicly-viewable community with three pillars: sharing and talking about “stuff found on the Internet” on various subjects, asking and answering questions, and discussing popular media. We strive to be a friendly and inclusive harassment-free zone.

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There is a one-time US$5 charge to create an account on MetaFilter, to discourage spammers. Once you complete the sign-up form you’ll be directed to PayPal to finish the process.

What to know before you sign up

• All posts and comments are viewable to both logged-in users and the public, and display your username.
• Your username can’t be changed once your account is created.
• No promotions, including self-promotion or linking (other than in your profile), SEO, PR, marketing, or advertising.