[Noisebridge-discuss] Block over email for noise pollution

[aestetix aestetix]

Yes, but if you don't follow all the rules, then you might get eaten during
a zombie apocalypse attack:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-NA8dypL88

On Thu, Apr 8, 2010 at 6:49 PM, Ian Atha <thatha at thatha.org> wrote:

> There's no rule that says blocks need to be not-stupid or productive.
> In fact, I believe every single block I've witnessed during my time at
> NB is considered counter-productive and stupid--at least by someone.
>
> Arguably, the pragmatic effect of my analogy (please argue why it's
> bad--badmouthing without due argumentation is counter-productive) is
> to demonstrate that my dissuading people to use staple guns since
> other options exist.
>
> It seems that your actual block, and my analogous block are of the form:
> ==
> Object X has undesirable effect E to person Y when used.
> Person Y has power to block presence of object X from Noisebridge.
> Person Y hereby bans presence of object X from Noisebridge.
> ==
>
> -ian.
>
> To clarify, I didn't _actually_ request people not to use staple guns
> or any other noisy tool.
>
> On Thu, Apr 8, 2010 at 18:40, Davidfine <d at vidfine.com> wrote:
> > (Puts on my jerk face)
> > Your block would not count because it is stupid and counter productive.
> >
> > The pragmatic effect of the statement I made is to persuade people toward
> options that face less resistance.
> >
> > Now I might ask, what's the pragmatic effect of that bad analogy you just
> made?
> > (Removes jerk face)
> > --D
> >
> > ------Original Message------
> > From: Ian Atha
> > Sender: thatha7777 at gmail.com
> > To: davidfine
> > Cc: noisebridge-discuss at lists.noisebridge.net
> > Subject: Block over email for noise pollution
> > Sent: Apr 8, 2010 6:17 PM
> >
> > On the procedural, do people believe that, I, as a member of
> > Noisebridge, may I say something like this:
> >
> > """
> > I'm very jumpy--many of you have witnessed the effects sudden noises
> > to Z-axis coordinate. I tend to jump up a few feet.
> >
> > Being a member of Noisebridge, I block the the usage of any instrument
> > that produces sudden noises. For example, dremels (as long as they are
> > used for more than 2 seconds each time) are fine, but don't even think
> > of using a staple-gun.
> >
> > Whether I'm around or not, it doesn't matter. As a member, I block
> > their usage within the premises of Noisebridge.
> > """ ?
> >
> > Would my block count? What effect does such a statement have,
> pragmatically?
> >
> > -ian.
> >
> > On Thu, Apr 8, 2010 at 18:02, davidfine <d at vidfine.com> wrote:
> >> For the time being I will block on any notion to bring an acoustic piano
> >> to Noisebridge. It's not a good use of the space. I'd support a digital
> >> keyboard because they can be played quietly, stored out of the way, and
> >> they provide a handy midi interface.
> >>
> >> Checkout the Yamaha YPG-635, it has weighted hammers like an acoustic
> >> and can be bought new for $560.
> >>
> http://www.onlineluxury-shopping.com/product_info.php?products_id=4889&cPath=25
> >> This keyboard has better tactile response than any cheap old upright
> >> piano you're likely to find.
> >>
> >> If you can't raise $600 from the community for an idea, it's probably
> >> not that good an idea.
> >> --D
> >
> >
> >
> > Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile
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