Years ago (2002? 2003?), long before Etsy, there was an online community for DIY/crafty blogger types to trade materials and maybe handmade goods as well. What was it called, and what happened to it? [more inside]
posted by junkbox on Oct 7, 2009 - 10 answers

How to set up a way for my non-profit's supporters to send letters to the editor and to elected officials online? [more inside]
posted by acridrabbit on Apr 12, 2009 - 5 answers

Where can I find the best online community for your hobby? Specifically looking for stamp collectors and old coin dealers, but all are welcome! [more inside]
posted by DMan on Jan 1, 2009 - 5 answers

How much would an online expert expect to be paid? [more inside]
posted by cherie72 on Sep 2, 2008 - 6 answers

Is there a Metafilter about sex? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 5, 2008 - 3 answers

Lately, the concept of "friends" seems to have become incredibly diluted by the casual use of the term by Facebook, MySpace et al. But in "the real world" what do you consider to be important when you are making and becoming friends? Is it how long you've known someone? How frequently you meet up? What you have in common? Something more intangible? Also, I'd love recommendations of any books looking at the psychology of how people become friends.
posted by pipstar on May 14, 2008 - 21 answers

Web communities in conservative/educational climates: what are some good ones? [more inside]
posted by chinese_fashion on Jan 22, 2008 - 3 answers

What year did Amazon.com unveil community reviews? [more inside]
posted by zooropa on Sep 8, 2007 - 5 answers

Are there other online communities like MeFi Music, where people can post songs and get feedback? [more inside]
posted by ORthey on Jun 19, 2007 - 11 answers

Can you suggest an online community that would help me to live better with less resources? [more inside]
posted by kamelhoecker on Nov 26, 2006 - 15 answers

Looking for reports about (or people working with) closed online communities inside companies. [more inside]
posted by bru on Sep 11, 2006 - 11 answers

Are there any good online communities that deal with relationship issues, specifically a seemingly inevitable (and necessary) divorce with young kids involved? I'm looking for an intelligent, adult dominated place (like here) where I can kvetch, commiserate, and maybe get a little non-worthless outside perspective on my situation. I'm a guy if that makes a difference, but ideally I'd like to find a community that is not gender-specific. Thanks.
posted by anonymous on Sep 1, 2006 - 3 answers