[Noisebridge-discuss] Having a discussion about the kitchen

[Hannah Grimm]

"2) There is no clear understanding of how to properly use the kitchen. *The
average person in the kitchen does not understand how to wash a dish and
has an opportunity to be taught*. Once again a couple people are mobilized
to micromanage the kitchen, but there is no greater community
understanding."

Excuse me, what?  Dishwashing is a very simple thing.  We should not have
to teach people how to *wash the dishes*.  If you do not know how to wash
your own dishes, then you should *not* be using a community kitchen.


On Thu, Apr 3, 2014 at 9:52 AM, Praveen Sinha <dmhomee at gmail.com> wrote:

> THIS IS WHAT IM TALKING ABOUT HELL YEAH COMMUNITY BUILDING
>
> Thanks so much James and Dana, these conversations and understanding and
> getting past preconceptions of each other and reporting back is really
> really important foundational work.  Big plus!!!
>
>
> On Thu, Apr 3, 2014 at 8:05 AM, James Sundquist <sundquistjames at gmail.com>wrote:
>
>> Last night there was a lengthy discussion about communal usage of the
>> kitchen that spontaneously lasted from 9 - 11:30.  Coffee and cake were
>> served.  We talked about do-ocracy, responsibility, and how to have
>> effective communication about the kitchen.
>>
>> A big take away was that people need to talk about this in-person and
>> consider how it impacts everyone, because removing the kitchen will not
>> remove Noisebridge's problems by itself.  I just want to note that this
>> really was a discussion, which included everyone being able to speak their
>> mind while being respected; the point of talking was to gain perspective by
>> asking questions rather than talking over others.
>>
>> 1) A big reason the daily users of the kitchen do not respect you is
>> because they do not know you or feel any connection in the space without a
>> communal kitchen.  Any valid concerns of those who want to disable are
>> unknown to the daily users of the kitchen.
>>
>> 2) There is no clear understanding of how to properly use the kitchen.
>> The average person in the kitchen does not understand how to wash a dish
>> and has an opportunity to be taught. Once again a couple people are
>> mobilized to micromanage the kitchen, but there is no greater community
>> understanding.
>>
>> 3) It is difficult to know how capable we all are of having a respectful
>> conversation to allows people to maintain their dignity, because community
>> building should be the goal when people are in conflict.
>>
>> 4) A big part of this as I understood it was reassessing how people are
>> introduced to this space.  Example, "Welcome to Noisebridge; we're a 501c3
>> Non-profit that encourages education and learning by doing.  This is a
>> Do-It-Yourself space so at a base minimum you're expected to wash your own
>> dishes and keep your work area clean for the next person."
>>
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