Metfilter on Kaycee Nicole

Metafilter is a community weblog founded by former Pyra staffer Matthew Haughey in 1999. From May 18th to the 22nd 2001, the Metafilter community was caught up in a genuine online mystery: who was Kaycee Nicole? Because of technical challenges at Metafilter, tranquileye is hosting a mirror of the principle discussions surrounding the Kaycee scandal.

September 14, 2000

"This girl is, literally, fighting for her life." Metrocake introduces Metafilter to Kaycee Nicole.

May 15, 2001

Tom Cosgrave announces the sad news that "Kaycee Nicole passed away May 14, 2001."

May 18, 2001

Acridrabbit asks, "Is it possible that Kaycee did not exist?"

• Kaycee Webmaster BWG: "as far as i am concerned, all the cynics can go to hell."
• Tranquileye: "Time for Ockham's Razor..."
• Kaycee friend John 'Halcyon" Styn: "I feel it is important to reveal that I, too, have doubts."
• Matthew Haughey: "I know I have no right to demand that anyone give me the proof I seek, but I want to know"
• Faith: "...the truth always matters."
• Dan Engler: "I'll take 'Lady Lions' for $800, Alex"
• Finally, the truth.

May 20, 2001

MeFi responds to BWG: "because i care about people, i was taken in. call me a fool, call me gullible."

May 21, 2001

"The plot sickens." More responce to BWG's story.

May 22, 2001

"The Kaycee Nicole Faq is now up as per request." The aftermath.