Metafilter is a weblog (what's a weblog?) that anyone can contribute a link or a comment to. A typical weblog is one person posting their thoughts on the unique things they find on the web. This website exists to break down the barriers between people, to extend a weblog beyond just one person, and to foster discussion among its members.

If you're new to the site, I'd suggest taking a look around, checking out the archives, and getting a feel for the place. You might also consider registering as a member. Members can post comments, customize the look and behavior of the site.

After becoming a member, check out some of the links and think about leaving a comment or two. If you stick around for a while, you'll get a feel for what types of things are posted as links, and if you find something amazing and/or enlightening, please post it.

The privilege of posting links to main page comes after posting a few comments and being a member for a couple days. This lag is built in to allow new members to get used to the place and to understand what other members consider good links. To get an idea of what constitutes a good link, take a look at the link guidelines too.

If you find any errors, or have any suggestions of what you'd like to see to make this site better, feel free to email me at matt@haughey.com