[Noisebridge-discuss] beer

maestro maestro415 at gmail.com
Fri May 17 23:49:06 UTC 2013


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On Fri, May 17, 2013 at 4:03 PM, Leif Ryge <leif at synthesize.us> wrote:
> IANAL but I think asking for donations for beer is an awful lot like
> selling beer so I ask that people please do not do that at Noisebridge!
>
> When I was involved in getting a keg before, I put out a sign saying
> "free (as in beer)" and did not have a donation cup nearby and made sure
> there were people around preventing minors from partaking.
>
> Assuming people agree to avoid donation shenanigans, I'll contribute
> $100 toward a keg for tomorrow.
>
> As an aside, I ask that you please not charge admission to Noisebridge!
> I think even saying "suggested donation" can discourage some people from
> coming, as it creates a context where there is some small social shame
> in not "donating". In my mind, at least, there is a massive gulf between
> "suggested donation" and "donations accepted". I think the fact that
> Noisebridge has always been free is a big part of why lots of people
> support it. As it happens, thanks to the fundraiser and the push for
> recurring donations, we are no longer running out of money. So, lets say
> that this event (like every other event at NB) is free. But of course,
> donations are accepted :)
>
> ~leif
>
> On Fri, May 17, 2013 at 12:41:59PM -0700, Darius Garza wrote:
>> Donations for beer would be a better idea unless we know the details about
>> permitting and whatnot. We would also need to check ID's and give stamps to
>> donors who are of age.
>>
>> d.
>>
>>
>> On Fri, May 17, 2013 at 12:24 PM, Johny Radio <johnyradio at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> >  On 5/17/2013 12:19 PM, Darius Garza wrote:
>> >
>> > Selling beer? Can we do this without permits of some sort, or is that
>> > already resolved?
>> >
>> >
>> > or we could just offer it free, since people are (hopefully) donating at
>> > the door.
>> > But, there will be NO beer if NB or somebody cannot pay for it.
>> >
>> >
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