[Noisebridge-discuss] Re: So disappointing...

[aestetix aestetix]

This is a really good idea. I think it is better than the tithe scenario,
and allows a proper system by which we can make informed decisions. Might I
recommend naming it the Hackers Un-Excellent Activities Committee?

On Fri, Mar 6, 2009 at 1:13 AM, Rubin Abdi <rubin at starset.net> wrote:

> Hi there.
>
> It sounds like there are a bunch of folks who have opinions on how this
> whole exchanging personal funds for beverages left unattended in the space
> should work. What I see a lack of is people stating their idea then also
> pledging their time/effort into executing said idea (other then Christie
> who's been more or less single handedly spear headed this, trying to make it
> again).
>
> Anyhow, now I'm going to do a very hypocritical thing here by suggestion a
> grand and amazing idea but not actually help with it's execution
> (revolutionary, I know!). I recommend members (who care) create a committee
> to deal with concession implementation, which will help filter in those who
> actually want to help make this thing happen.
>
> "Committe? That sounds like an extremely nutty douche-baggie idea!"
>
> Not so fast there Captain Nemo! Check this shit out...
>
> "4) Concessions
>    * Beverages will be in the space, possibly food
>          o Sol Mate, Club Mate, etc.
>          o Concession implementation team TBD later
>    * No vending machine
>    * Honor system, both for pay and for fridge
>    * Some discussion that honor system does or does not work
>          o Did not work in Greg's experience
>          o Does work for CBase (1000s of euro/month!)
>    * We will try for 3 months, see what happens"
>
> This is from the 20080930 meeting notes, the first meeting that was held at
> 83c. It's like we already knew this was going to be an issue, and
> proactively figured some things out, but then grew old over time and totally
> forgot. It's like something out of Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure.
>
> --
> Rubin Abdi
> Rubin at Starset.net
>
>
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