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On 2/2/2012 1:39 PM, Kelly wrote:
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Since the sleeper controversy seems to be especially problematic
lately, I'm trying to coordinate some data collection about the
sleeping problem. </pre>
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Excellent idea, Kelly! If they're going to sleep anyway, we may as
well get some data out of it. It could lead to breakthroughs in our
understanding of sleep disorders ranging from light
recreational-drug-induced comas to post-gluttony fatigue syndrome to
garden-variety homelessness. Technology has a role to play. There's
an Android app that charts each individual's sleep patterns and
wakes them at the optimal point in their sleeping trajectory. We
might use the renegade Noisesleepers as a test group to develop new
and even more relaxing technological wizardry!<br>
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I've made a wiki page for the Rooster Brigade, a volunteer group of
noisebridgers who are willing to stand up (or sit down and type) and
name people who are sleeping at Noisebridge. </pre>
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Finding a rooster that can talk is going to be tough enough.....let
alone one willing to name names.<br>
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is partly so daytime noisebridgers can learn about the nocturnal
community, but also so that the nocturnal community can learn about
the goals of the larger community. </pre>
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To be fair, maybe we should meet the nocturnal community halfway, on
their turf......our first meetup might be a wide-awake talking and
thinking type scenario, but the second should probably be a group
sleeping session of some kind - at least a 15-minute cat nap. (Or
"power nap," as they're called by people who don't like cats).<br>
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Here's how you can help!</pre>
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FYI, I usually stop reading when I come across this
phrase..........tonight I'm feeling extra helpful, though.<br>
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1. If you see someone sleeping at noisebridge, find out who they are.
This can be accomplished by asking others in the space, photographing
them and asking someone later, or waking them and asking yourself.</pre>
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I propose a "passive-aggressive, kill'-em-with-kindness" approach to
the issue, to wit: If you see a member of the nocturnal community
actively sleeping at Noisebridge, wake them every 15 minutes on the
dot and ask, "Hey, it's me again, I just noticed you were sleeping
and I wanted to check in and make sure you have everything you need.
Would you like a glass of water or coffee? Something stronger,
perhaps? We just got some new things in from China that are sure to
be illegal soon, so get it while it's hot! Anyhow, I'm right here,
so just let me know....."<br>
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Another option might be the "You Can't Do That at Noisebridge!"
approach: rigging a bucket of green slime above the sofas and
dumping it unceremoniously upon anyone violating the Sleep Not
ordinance. Or we could go <i>Carrie</i> style....<br>
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2. Write their name on the wiki on the day and time you encountered
them sleeping. A brief description of the situation is also helpful.
Were they faceplanted in a soldering iron? </pre>
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Even worse.....narcoleptics in the wood shop! Those table saws don't
care what's in front of em, they'll cut a bitch.<br>
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<pre wrap="">Did they have a sleeping
bag, luggage or houseplants?
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In all seriousness......I think lusher foliage would add a lot to
the space. I see this as a positive.<br>
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Well, I think I've been helpful enough for one evening. I feel the
War on Sleep is off to an Excellent start and I have every
confidence that we can win this thing.<br>
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xo<br>
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<b>TLongshanksLT</b></font></div>
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