[Noisebridge-discuss] Kitchen Overhaul

[cynthia lee]

I have attended several rebase meetings. There were several people who
spoke up about the desirability of keeping an island and we (the ones
maintaining the need for an island) expected that the final plan would
contain an island made of materials that the group approved after the end
of that discussion at that rebase meeting. True, at the last meeting i was
the only one asking that the island be maintained but not everyone could
make all the meetings.
The persons most interested in tearing down the current kitchen insisted
that consensus was not needed for such a change: it is a do-ocracy! I
politely and consistently disagreed with this attitude. There is a need for
dedicated counterspace.

The insect problem is a function of multiple issues. An effort to purchase
a large bag of food grade diatomaceous earth was made by Brandon (the same
one that there is a current effort to kick out). He waited timely for the
Fed Ex delivery only to discover that someone kept turning off the door
buzzer manually. For various reasons, he did not have an ID that Fed Ex
would accept so he could pick it up in person.This is the least toxic (it
is food grade....you can eat the damned stuff) product that can be used for
crawling insects but needs to be used generously and frequently. Insects
have not, so far, evolved to render the DE pointless unlike chemical
products (which are harmful to humans). Any kitchen design can be over run
by insects without a product like DE and especially while persons using the
kitchen refuse to even minimally clean up.  Brandon's generosity in
purchasing this item was never acknowledged.  It would be conspiracy theory
to suggest someone intentionally, instead of thoughtlessly, obstructed
delivery access to the space since FedEx deliveries happen.

I believe that the reason people do not want a kitchen is to discourage
those who frequent the space and cook from time to time. True, it is not
excellent to live in the space however, the value of regular volunteers who
keep an eye out for miscreants and thefts should not be discounted, even if
they keep extended hours and occasionally nap. I hope people keep in mind
that even Tesla was homeless and dug ditches for income after being shafted
by the people who contracted for him to come to America. Lots of people
with experience and advanced degrees are out of work currently. Why make
the space uncomfortable for them to come and hang out and network?

-- 
Cynthia Jeanne Lee MD
http://cynthiajeanneleemd.wordpress.com
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