Mefites, can you help me come up with a quick and dirty way to download the text of all the comments and posts from a given Facebook Fan page? I'm trying to do a word cloud visualization of our Facebook presence. Thanks.
posted by trbrts
on May 20, 2013 -
4 answers
People don’t like me. Somehow, I’m one of those individuals who rub most of the population the wrong way. All right, then. With that knowledge, how do I move ahead and have a decent life?
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posted by silly me
on May 19, 2013 -
22 answers
I've had this silly and embarrassing little problem for years and I'm noticing that it's getting worse. Sometimes, when I run into somebody I know or if I'm introducing somebody I know to somebody they don't know, I truly blank out on the name of the person I know.
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posted by iamkimiam
on May 18, 2013 -
25 answers
I have a friend who often says embarrassing things she's not aware are embarrassing. I've said nothing. Should I?
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posted by FlyByDay
on May 12, 2013 -
45 answers
I hate my job and originally only took it as a stop-gap until I found what I really loved. Unfortunately, I'm not sure what else I'm suited to do. I've been a copy editor, a social worker, and a paralegal. What on earth do I do with these skills?
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posted by pineappleheart
on May 10, 2013 -
22 answers
I may have jumped the gun a bit in promising a friend that they could attend a writing workshop group we are starting. How should I navigate the resulting trickiness without marring any relationships?
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posted by deathpanels
on May 9, 2013 -
10 answers
I am teaching a documentary class in Kiev at the end of the month. Students will work together to create several projects around a single issue. I am looking for topics of a social nature for them to explore. Last year they focused on the issue of cigarette smuggling. Any suggestions for further exploration would greatly be appreciated.
Thanks.
posted by captainscared
on Apr 29, 2013 -
3 answers
My best friend is dating a new guy and is currently in the "floating in the clouds" stage. He's all that she talks about, texts me about, emails me about, mentions, quotes, you name it. I'm happy for her, but I am quickly reaching "who cares" stage. She does this with everyone she dates, but this guy might become permanent, so I'm not brushing it off as "just wait until this passes". How can I politely tell her that we need to have conversations about OTHER THINGS? She can be very sensitive, and I don't want her to feel that I am not interested in the relationship or not happy for her. More details inside.
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posted by ElectricGoat
on Apr 28, 2013 -
26 answers
I'm finally realizing that even though I'm at a huge school, people won't just magically come to me, so I'm trying to make new friends, go new places, and enjoy myself. I want to be the guy that everyone knows, who is always busy. Problem is, I don't understand how to start since I don't know anyone, and since I've been in this situation for two years now, I can't play the "new in town" card anymore. Help?
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 15, 2013 -
33 answers
I am looking for examinations of the Internet and World Wide Web that use the structure and/or history of the city as a metaphor.
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posted by 0bvious
on Apr 12, 2013 -
9 answers
Is there any discussion available of the social/behavior results of having multiple generations of only children in a family? Know of any sources? Have any personal experiences?
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posted by powerbumpkin
on Apr 11, 2013 -
9 answers
So, I've recently inherited the community and social media role for the company I work for. I'm hoping to use our social media presence to drive up engagement and get users to use our product (a niche-focused social network in the finance realm), but I want to do it
without being a douchebag.
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posted by SansPoint
on Apr 9, 2013 -
10 answers
Hi Everybody,
I'm new here. I'm trying to identify my next steps in life and am looking high and low for options, ideas and answers. I'm still working, but have also taken on more than a couple volunteer roles to try out a different industries. I found MetaFilter a few months ago and tho I haven't posted much, I've been reading and I thought it would be a good idea to put it to you. I want to apologize in advance for any newbie mistakes. And say thanks in advance for taking a minute to read this. Here goes.
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posted by round_four
on Apr 9, 2013 -
14 answers
Suggestions for nice things to do for the couples who are nice to you (especially when you're single and kind of broke)?
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posted by xenization
on Apr 3, 2013 -
18 answers
Low-income housing exists, obviously, for, e.g., a mother of four children with any kind of job. But I'm a man, 53, no kids, unmarried, and work independent contractor jobs.
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posted by noelpratt2nd
on Mar 22, 2013 -
10 answers
It's been four + years now, but I continue to experience a lot of social anxiety & PTSD related symptoms. How do I come to terms with the idea that I can't escape my past and the people from my past?
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 17, 2013 -
11 answers
What are some books, personal essays, articles, and videos that explore emotional intelligence and resilience as skills that can be developed in neurotypical people?
posted by jsturgill
on Mar 5, 2013 -
4 answers
I'm a member of a writing group and I'm trying to create an easily sharable database of who knows who for networking purposes.
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posted by Calicatt
on Feb 23, 2013 -
7 answers
How historically accurate is the portrayal of the interaction between the worker/labor class and the sales/middle class in the British sitcom 'Are You Being Served?"
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posted by RolandOfEld
on Feb 18, 2013 -
19 answers
I have some talent at drawing, but I'm awful at accepting compliments about it, and paranoid about coming off as arrogant (...I could barely type the word 'talent' just then). Help me be less awkward and accept compliments with more dignity!
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posted by cucumber patch
on Feb 13, 2013 -
23 answers
About a decade ago I started University in the UK. Towards the end of my first year a friend I made began to become paranoid. His behaviour towards me was particularly troubling, and eventually rumours circulated that he had been institutionalised. I have always wondered what happened to him, and if he is OK. My concerns linger these many years later, but tracking him down online has achieved nothing. Is there any way I can find out if everything turned out alright for him, preferably without causing too many ripples?
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 11, 2013 -
12 answers
I grew up as a painfully shy, socially anxious extrovert. No friends that weren't online, could not talk to anyone. This was not a fun combination, so after Highschool I worked on fixing it and I've gotten better. I can make small talk, break the ice, carry on a general conversation. But this is not what I want.
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posted by Pericardium
on Feb 9, 2013 -
10 answers
Have you successfully made an intentional transition from introversion (socialization = draining) to extroversion (socialization = sustaining)? If so, please step inside and share your insights with me.
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posted by Scientist
on Feb 9, 2013 -
24 answers
Now that
WeEndure is going away, I need somewhere to track my exercise. There are a number of places that have biking and running, but not swimming. I'd prefer simpler to the more complex sites like MapMyRun (which, again, doesn't do swimming, from what I can see). I have seen
this and wondered what things are out there, four years later. Bonus: a place that I can dump all my WeEndure data into so I hit the ground running.
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posted by notsnot
on Jan 29, 2013 -
9 answers
Recently in a social situation I was asked my thoughts on a budgeting item and I gave it along with a solution that I had given thought to and was planning on presenting to the budget chair. (We work in different departments but run things past each other on occasion). One of the people at the gathering was a woman with political ambitions for our small town. A few days later she wrote a letter to the editor that gave my exact idea. What would you do? On the plus side it was very well received, OTH it was mine. I realize I should have said nothing and it was my mistake. I figure people that were there would know it wasn't hers and hopefully someone will point that out. Can I address it or should I leave it?
posted by lasamana
on Jan 28, 2013 -
12 answers
I recently discovered Commander Chris Hadfield's excellent
Twitter stream, and would love suggestions for other great "tweeters" that I am currently missing out on.
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posted by roomthreeseventeen
on Jan 27, 2013 -
7 answers
I've asked similar questions on here, but I'm now focusing on one of my behaviours--Talking way too much, way too soon. I'm in France on exchange, and while I've made friends and calmed down a lot since my last question, I'm still in the habit of monopolizing conversations (ughhhh) and generally being an intense weirdo due to my social anxiety. I'm generally confident and extroverted and was improving on my intense-crazy communication style quite a bit, but this trip is bringing out the worst of my social anxiety bad habits. Please help!
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posted by rhythm_queen
on Jan 21, 2013 -
15 answers
I ran into someone at a party that I'd previously met briefly in a clinical setting (in a position of authority), but I lacked the social tact to refrain from mentioning this. Is there anything I could have done to right the situation?
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 20, 2013 -
23 answers
Hello. I'm curious about why Facebook members use the TripAdvisor Facebook app and / or other FB travel applications. Can you tell me why you use them? Apparently, the TripAdvisor app has 32 million users inside Facebook every month. But what's so good about it, that it attracts such a large user-base? Thanks for reading.
posted by Speculatist
on Jan 14, 2013 -
10 answers
I want this:
1) highlight portion of any website, including embedded youtube, images, text, what have you.
2) click bookmarklet.
Optional step 3) a new window pops up, allowing me to add a note.
4) a subscribeable RSS feed receives a new entry, whose title is a link back to the website in step one, and whose body is the highlighted portion from step one as well as my note.
5) share RSS with friends.
Does it exist?
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posted by billtron
on Jan 11, 2013 -
6 answers
Looking for advice on best way to get more cardio exercise, for both physical and emotional health. Limitations: poor, bad knees and socially anxious.
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posted by Sarah_Lena
on Jan 6, 2013 -
22 answers
Every once in a while, I find myself alone and bored with nothing to do. Normally I have plenty of friends and an active social life, but in times like right now, for instance, when I'm away from home visiting family, and everyone I know in this city is out of town for the holidays, and lots of things like dance classes are closed for the holidays, I don't know what to do with myself.
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posted by Dilemma
on Dec 28, 2012 -
11 answers
Starting to feel uncomfortable about work events which are allegedly optional but don't turn out to be. How to approach this with boss?
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 21, 2012 -
19 answers
I want to keep in touch better with family and friends. What are your techniques, tools, and strategies for doing this?
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posted by cadge
on Dec 12, 2012 -
11 answers
I need to rent or purchase a reasonably priced record lathe to cut short run vinyl LPs. Advice/contact info needed.
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posted by Ponderance
on Nov 30, 2012 -
4 answers
i share a somewhat random name with a miscreant from the midwest. when i google my name, i get a mixed return of my stats and his; his being mostly juvenile youtube vids of him skateboarding and flipping off the camera. i KNOW employers in my field google search/research online profiles heavily. what to do?
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posted by ps_im_awesome
on Nov 27, 2012 -
15 answers
How would you compare a career in social work with elementary school teaching? Given that underlying values overlap so much, how might you decide which would spark more passion, happiness, and success? (Not that any career is perfect.)
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posted by elephantsvanish
on Nov 22, 2012 -
12 answers
I'm moving to a new city. How can I best build a social network - and what can I do before I get there?
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posted by Ashlyth
on Nov 10, 2012 -
15 answers
Do I have an appropriate background for admissions to an MSW program? Lots of details inside.
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 3, 2012 -
10 answers
I'm wondering if I'm being too sensitive regarding a perceived slight from one of my friends at a party? I have a mild case of social anxiety which may be exacerbating this. Details inside.
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 22, 2012 -
23 answers
New to PhD candidacy and tanking fast - academics of MeFi, help me figure out how to get through this mess.
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posted by SNWidget
on Oct 17, 2012 -
21 answers
Someone made a comment on the blue recently about "this is what happens when private companies are put in charge of" some sort of social service and it got me thinking. I'm interested in any recent books or articles that give a good account of what goes right or wrong when private enterprise provides social services that charities and government-funded programs currently provide.
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posted by sio42
on Oct 15, 2012 -
17 answers
Could you point me in the direction of interesting scholarly work being done on social networking sites, especially Facebook?
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posted by dontjumplarry
on Oct 14, 2012 -
11 answers
