[Noisebridge-discuss] noisebridge propaganda - a tri-folder flyer

[Patrick Keys]

"From each according to his ability, to each according to his need."
That should be the new noisebridge motto.  j/k.

I wasn't so much suggesting somebody else do it as mentioning the idea 
and seeing what others thought about it.

That said, I think we're headed in the wrong direction as a group if the 
attitude is going to be "every member for themself" and "don't suggest 
something unless you want to do it all yourself".  I personally feel 
like there should be a spirit some teamwork towards the common goal of 
preserving noisebridge.

The larger discussion seems to be thinking outside the box for new ways 
to raise and manage money.


Patrick



On 12/21/2010 1:24 PM, jim wrote:
>
>     it's pretty easy (long ago i did direct mail and was
> successful, also i have a desktop publishing book out):
> * what's the form factor? probably determined by the
>    size of the envelope.
> * probably best a single fold, not tri-panel.
> * color and typeface is important, as is layout.
>    noisebridge colors and logo probably should be
>    incorporated. white type on black background has
>    impact. use a simple Roman face: Times Roman is a
>    very good face.
> * headings and copy should be carefully written, i.e.
>    re-written, simplified, reviewed.... don't say much,
>    say what's vitally important.
> * somehow try to capture their credit-card info and
>    commitment for monthly payments, but also allow for
>    one-time credit card payment as well as an enclosed
>    check.
> * be sure to get their contact info.
> * envelop should be pre-addressed and post-paid to
>    make the entire action as easy as possible.
>
>     consider deprecating such remarks as "...do it". these
> are peevish.
>     on the other hand, it's irritating to get suggestions
> that others do things. consider presenting ideas in a way
> that expresses that you want to do something and are
> hoping for some help.
>
>
>
> On Tue, 2010-12-21 at 12:36 -0800, Patrick Keys wrote:
>> By myself?
>> I was hoping somebody with some professional desktop publishing skills
>> might want to assist or simply whoop something up real quick.
>>
>>
>> Patrick
>>
>>
>>
>> On 12/21/2010 12:17 PM, aestetix aestetix wrote:
>>> Sounds great. Do it!
>>>
>>> On Tue, Dec 21, 2010 at 12:00 PM, Patrick Keys<citizenkeys at gmail.com
>>> <mailto:citizenkeys at gmail.com>>  wrote:
>>>
>>>      Perhaps a simple and effective tri-fold flyer would be an effective
>>>      piece of propaganda that visitors can take on their way out the door.
>>>      It could contain information about noisebridge, how we stay afloat
>>>      (well, try to anyway), and also explain our perpetual need for money.
>>>
>>>      A simple detachable envelope to send donations could even be attached to
>>>      the flyer.  Having something simple like a flyer is something tangible
>>>      that people can take with them so they don't forget about noisebridge.
>>>      We could do such a flyer using an old-school desktop publishing program.
>>>
>>>      Just an idea.
>>>
>>>
>>>      Patrick
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