[Noisebridge-discuss] Banning Patrick from Noisebridge

[Adrian Bankhead]

In addition to the fact a definitive action was taken before people had time to 
consense, the thing that I'm most disturbed about is that Patrick was never 
given the opportunity to speak in his own defense to the group, or to reply 
formally to accusations ("evidence").  Even if he is a total scumbag, he 
still deserves the opportunity to defend himself prior to banning.  And 
Noisebridge guard jealously its collective autonomy, which is strengthened when 
it protects the rights of the accused and insists on hearing arguments from all 
sides before making decisions.

Perhaps there ought to be a formal mechanism to suspend people under emergency 
circumstances (a certain number of members have to sign a petition)?  A 
suspension would kick off an eviction process that would give a suspended person 
the opportunity to defend him or herself, and would build-in time (at least as 
many meetings as it takes to become a member of Noisebridge) to allow the group 
to make a cool and considered decision.

a little bit disturbed,
Adrian