Significant historical and/or political figures since 1945? [more inside]
posted by kiki_s on Jan 28, 2009 - 24 answers

Should I put myself in the midst of big egos again? About 10 years ago I made the decision to exclude persons with big egos from both my personal and professional lives. I have been fairly successful at doing this and the result is a happier, calmer life. My reasons for choosing this strategy were a sense that, it was all about them, that they were generally incapable of listening, that a true equal partnership was impossible, that they would always take credit and/or throw me to the wolves in order to advance their career. Recently I've come into contact with some egotists and had the feeling that I could have richer fuller life if I let them into my life on a limited basis. Is this a good decision? How can I interact with this type of person without getting hurt or taken advantage of? How can I work effectively with egotists, is partnership possible?
posted by Xurando on Oct 23, 2008 - 27 answers

Which historical figures can be classified as "passive-aggressive" or performed historically "passive-aggressive" acts?
posted by jeremias on Mar 17, 2006 - 19 answers

How to argue with a man who calls himself a sociopath. [more inside]
posted by e^2 on Oct 24, 2005 - 23 answers

RadioMediaFilter: I have a sneaking suspicion radio personalities on popular music stations are purposely selected for their androgynous-sounding voices. [more inside]
posted by omidius on Aug 31, 2005 - 4 answers

Do you find that you like or dislike most people? Why do you think that is?
posted by dame on Sep 9, 2004 - 50 answers

Who would you want to meet if you died, went to a heaven, and there was a great big Metafilter reunion in the sky, free drinks? Who would you beat up? Do you think it's best we don't know each other personally?
posted by Keyser Soze on Jun 29, 2004 - 29 answers