[Noisebridge-discuss] Money and Dojo

[jim]

   the idea of a sign-in computer for guests seems 
good, no conflict with anonymity unless guests were 
required to use it, which seems unlikely as nobody 
would bother to enforce such a policy. 
   there are a couple of working "desktop" style 
computers in the space. might be good to formalize 
their status and maybe improve some kind of internal 
web site that would have info and maybe useful 
services, whatever they might be, however they might 
be implemented (possibly fodder for python-django 
wannabes. 



On Fri, 2010-07-02 at 14:53 -0700, Glen Jarvis wrote:
> As a visitor of the Hacker Dojo, I have "signed in" and received my
> badge at visits. They, therefore, had my email address and knew I was
> a visitor of the Dojo.
> 
> 
> I don't know if it's a good or bad idea for Noisebridge to have a
> 'sign-in' computer for guests. I imagine would could find something of
> value to print for the upcoming guests (like a virtual tour, etc.)
> instead of a name tag.  If money is tight, a similar mailing could go
> out. However, it would go against  the grain of some of our culture -
> totally anonymous visitations of the space.
> 
> 
> Either way, it's interesting enough to forward to noisebridge for
> discussion.
> 
> 
> Cheers,
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Glen
> 
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: Hacker Dojo <hvac at hackerdojo.com>
> Date: Thu, Jul 1, 2010 at 9:26 AM
> Subject: Making The Dojo Cooler - Three Things We Urgently Need You To
> Do NOW To Help
> To: glen at glenjarvis.com
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Hello, Hacker Dojo Visitor! If you've been by the Dojo any time in the
> last couple of months (or over the winter) you know that our space can
> get almost unusably hot -- or cold! -- when people want to be using
> the space. We know how important a comfortable environment is to
> productivity and collaboration, so we're going to kit out the building
> with an "HVAC" - a large unit that will keep the space warm during
> cold winter months and cool during the summer.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> This is a big investment for us - the unit costs over $35,000! We've
> explored alternatives (including, naturally, a number of DIY options)
> but concluded that since we're likely to stay in this space for a long
> time to come, doing this the right way is important. Microsoft has
> already chipped in $5k and our landlord another $7k. We need your help
> to bridge the gap! So who loves the Dojo more: YOU or MICROSOFT? :)
> The HVAC has been ordered and will be installed in the coming weeks,
> so you should be in a pretty cool place by the end of July. But we
> need your help to afford it.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Here's what we'd really like you to do RIGHT NOW:
>  
> 
> 
> 
> 1) MAKE A DONATION
> 
> 
> 
> http://pledgie.com/campaigns/10602 - Go there right now and pledge
> $100, $200, or $500 to help us transform the Dojo into a truly 24/7
> habitat. Or whatever you can afford.
>  
> 
> 
> 
> 2) BECOME A MEMBER
> 
> 
> 
> http://signup.hackerdojo.com/ - Joining as a member today will not
> only help us kit out the Dojo, but will instantly give you 24/7 access
> to the largest hackerspace in the world, the ability to throw and
> attend events at the facility, and make you part of our 100+ large
> community of hackers, thinkers, and artists. Membership is only
> $100/mo, but we do have hardship and family plans available if needed.
> We'd love to have you in the family!
>  
> 
> 
> 
> 3) SPREAD THE WORD
> 
> 
> 
> Easy peasy - just RT: http://twitter.com/hackerdojo/status/17380422138
>  
> 
> 
> 
> We're really excited to be doing this first major improvement to the
> Hacker Dojo space since our inception a year ago and need your help!
> Thanks so much for making the Dojo what it is.
>  
> 
> 
> 
> Cheers,
> David, Katy, Brian, Kitt, and Jeff
> The Hacker Dojo Directors
> 
> 
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> 
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> 
> 
> 
> PS: Why did you get this message? Because you've signed in at the
> Dojo. You shouldn't expect more than about a message every quarter,
> and we'll NEVER sell your information, but if you'd like to
> unsubscribe, you can click
> http://dojoevent.sendloop.com/u/MWd5L3J1L3J4Lw%3D%3D
> 
> 
> 
> 
> PPS: If you know of or work at a company that is "Dojo-positive", we'd
> love to have them join the ranks of Google, Twilio, Microsoft, and
> Palantir as Dojo Sponsors. Please email directors at hackerdojo.com today
> with the details!
> 
> 
> 
> -- 
> Whatever you can do or imagine, begin it;
> boldness has beauty, magic, and power in it.
> 
> -- Goethe 
> 
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