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Talk:Noisebridge

2014-08-06T22:12:36Z

166.70.71.155: /* User:JeffreyATW's semi-Nuclear Option of 08-06-14 */ new section

Li-Fi
http://qz.com/137221/a-plan-to-turn-every-lightbulb-into-an-ultra-fast-alternative-to-wi-fi/#!

== Watch the Pirate Bay documentary premiere! ==

Hi Noisebridge friends,

I just got the chance to check out your beautiful space and wanted to share my film about the Pirate Bay with your community.

We are releasing the film for free online from the premiere on Jan 8th.

Please check out the trailer here

http://watch.tpbafk.tv/

Please share!

Simon / Director TPB AFK

== 71.135.35.112 Undos ==

Hi, My name is Marlon Boothe. I recently found out about your community. I'm excited about joining you guys. I'm currently looking for sponsors. I tried joining the irc chanel but something went wrong at the end of the set up. Please help. Thanks.

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** Channel: #noisebridge Server: irc.freenode.net . That's all there is to it.

== Captcha fix request ==
All these moments will be lost in time... "like tears in rain" - w/o the direct article. tyvm :-) [[Special:Contributions/66.31.46.165|66.31.46.165]] 00:20, 16 November 2013 (UTC)

== Required Slogging ==

(71.135.45.119, I moved your comment to a new section so it's more easily viewable. My response follows)

71.135.45.119 writes: Why indeed is it so "important" that New Visitors undergo the ordeal of being required to slog through something that even remotely approaches an undergraduate essay to find out what they really need to know??!!

:That is an excellent question! The gist is that it's really good for visitors to know that they will have a better experience (not get kicked out etc..) if they have a sponsor when they are in the space. This is because of the new "members and their guests only policy". So I'm guessing that the instructions to new visitors should try to strike a balance between "Visitors Welcome!" and "Here's exactly how to be an approved guest!" and "Look how easy it is to be an approved guest!" or something like that. And that is what is being worked on now... and you are participating in that very process! --[[User:Gadlen|gadlen]] ([[User talk:Gadlen|talk]]) 19:28, 18 November 2013 (UTC)

== Arduino ==

H Noisebridge friends,

I am looking for some help with an arduino project.
My mail is doroskir@gmail.com

Doros

: Doros, you'd do well writing your full question to the Noisebridge-Discussion mailing list --[[User:Gadlen|gadlen]] ([[User talk:Gadlen|talk]]) 00:49, 21 November 2013 (UTC)

== Meet the [[User:Nthmost|New Boss]], same as the [[User:Flamsmark|Old Boss]] ==
09:20, 14 May 2014‎ [[User:Nthmost|Nthmost]] ([[User talk:Nthmost|Talk]] | contribs)‎ m . . (0)‎ . . (Protected "Noisebridge": Excessive vandalism (‎[edit=autoconfirmed] (indefinite) ‎[move=autoconfirmed] (indefinite)))

'''Really?''' Protecting the front page from random anonymous trolling (not even good trolling, just people opportunistically replacing the front page with racial slurs and porn), and making it so that people have to register an account (any account, even a bullshit account) is "bossing"? Last I checked, we had a lock on the front gate to Noisebridge, is that a problem too?

Look, the admins are getting overwhelmed. This is an experiment. The protection level is "Block new and unregistered users." That means the "barrier to entry" is still pretty low -- make an account and then write something in a user page (doesn't even have to be "real"). You could even make several accounts. The point is to increase friction, not to prevent people from editing.

Is this unreasonable? I am asking honestly. Educate me. [[User:Nthmost|Nthmost]] ([[User talk:Nthmost|talk]])

== Refurbishment for Reboot ==

JeffreyATW wrote:"food/music not necessary for rebooting the space"

The negatives of food/music are that there has been a rodent problem re:food, plus the idea that loudspeaker music should definitely not interrupt classes.

OTOH, for those not going out of their way to be killjoys (i.e., the typical "Bad Cop"), there should be little other problems with HAVING food/music around while rebooting the space. These are even likely to be good incentives to draw we folks to help out a bit more with the refurbishing action going on.

== [[User:JeffreyATW]]'s semi-Nuclear Option of 08-06-14 ==

Submitted for review shall be today's arbitrary semi-Nuclear Option unilaterally enacted over non-vandalistic and beneficial edits.

Just as way back in November 2013 through February 2014, this time from today's [[https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/Special:Log/protect| Protection log]].... 

12:06, 6 August 2014 JeffreyATW (Talk | contribs) protected "Class-A-Thon"‎ ‎[edit=autoconfirmed] (expires 19:06, 13 August 2014 (UTC)) ‎[move=autoconfirmed] (expires 19:06, 13 August 2014 (UTC)) (Counter-productive edit warring) (hist) 

11:12, 6 August 2014 JeffreyATW (Talk | contribs) protected "Noisebridge"‎ ‎[edit=autoconfirmed] (expires 18:12, 13 August 2014 (UTC)) ‎[move=autoconfirmed] (expires 18:12, 13 August 2014 (UTC)) (Counter-productive edit warring) (hist) 

10:53, 6 August 2014 JeffreyATW (Talk | contribs) protected "Category:Events"‎ ‎[edit=autoconfirmed] (expires 17:53, 13 August 2014 (UTC)) ‎[move=autoconfirmed] (expires 17:53, 13 August 2014 (UTC)) (Counter-productive edit warring) (hist) 

Sure is an unprecedented number of retaliatory clampdowns all concentrated within a mere 73-minute period. 
Straying away from being a good example of [[Noisebridge_Vision| Noisebridge's Vision of Excellence]] now, are we?

OTOH, the primary benefit of allowing '''beneficial''' Anon-user edits is that this probably will, in fact, '''enhance''' Noisebridge's ability to meet (and exceed!) the Reboot IndieGoGo's fundraising expectations with respect to other concurrent fundraising events happening throughout the area that so many of us are aware of. Indeed, [[User:JeffreyATW]]'s rather arbitrary decision to overly pack the main Wiki's 'Upcoming Events' section with nearly a dozen individual listings and his elected semi-Nuclear Option may neither be particularly helpful of overall Class-A-Thon scheduling+attendance nor helpful, ultimately, for current Reboot IndieGoGo fundraising efforts.

As of this writing, the ultimate IndieGoGo Reboot fundraising goal of $25k '''remains''' quite a ways off, so beneficial options that better encourage donations ought not to get so casually dismissed by [[User:JeffreyATW]].

(A much less significantly-related aside is the fairly straightforward fact that [[User:JeffreyATW]] simply cannot block '''all''' Anon-user IP addresses solely by himself, whether those of beneficial contributors or otherwise.)

Again, the pulling off of [[User:JeffreyATW]]'s semi-Nuclear Option above shall be submitted for review. 
[[User:JeffreyATW]] may now proceed to retaliate against Discussion such as this by arbitrarily clamping down Anon-user edits in this section, i.e., this very comment.

Noisebridge

2014-07-14T19:29:51Z

166.70.71.155: Undo revision 43363 by 122.162.152.205 (talk)

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|width="100%"|<big>We are Noisebridge</big>

Noisebridge is a [http://hackerspaces.org/ hackerspace] for technical-creative projects, [[Do-ocracy|doocratically]] run by our members. We are [[Incorporation|a non-profit educational institution]] intended for public benefit. We operate primarily in a 5,200 square-foot space located in the heart of San Francisco. We teach, we learn, we share. [[Noisebridge_Vision|Read more about Noisebridge]] or [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wamwklXWK4M watch a short video]…

We are committed to providing a safe space to work, learn, and play. Please read and understand our [[anti-harassment policy]] and [[community standards]]. This is how we expect people to behave when they are at Noisebridge, and you should also expect this standard of behavior from others in the space.

Noisebridge relies on your donations to continue operating. If you have found Noisebridge useful, please consider [[donate|donating]] to help us keep operating.

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|width="100%"|'''Noisebridge is closed for the entire month of July.'''
Access to the space is restricted to make way for electrical and other critical cleanups and retrofits. 

>>> We need to raise $25k for our parts and labor expenditures! [https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/noisebridge-reboot-2014/ Help us out at our IndieGoGo fundraising campaign page.] Contact Naomi for further questions you may have (see below for contact) <<<

Please check the [https://www.noisebridge.net/mailman/listinfo/noisebridge-discuss Noisebridge Discuss list] for access times. 
The closure schedule is as follows:

* July 1st: "hard close" - major cleanout of the space (necessary to allow all electrical work to be done)
* August 1st: "soft reopening" - work will still be in progress, but guests will be allowed.
* August 10th: Class-A-Thon week! A full week of special Noisebridge classes and workshops leading up to...
* August 15th: Grand Reopening and Kickass Fundraising Party to benefit the Noisebridge Reboot.

[https://www.noisebridge.net/pipermail/noisebridge-announce/2014-June/001114.html Further details can be found in this announcement message.]

''We could still use a few more volunteers'' 
;Please help us, and become a part of the refurbishing action!
:We need help with:
* electrical
* plumbing
* decorating
* moving stuff (plenty of aerobic possibilities!)
* organizing stuff
* other cool stuff
* enjoying the bonding experiences of collaborative group action

:An hour, a few hours, lots of hours -- however much time you would like to add.
:We'd be especially '''mega''' grateful for those of you who could spare daytime hours!

Please contact:
:Naomi: pnaomi AT gmail DOT com (email), AT nthmost (twitter) 
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Note that while Noisebridge is officially closed for the rest of the month for critical cleanups and retrofits, our associated hackerspace in Oakland, [https://sudoroom.org/ Sudo Room], has already relocated to its new [http://wiki.omni-oakland.org/w/Main_Page Omni Oakland Collective] location and is now '''open'''. Please see Sudo Room's [https://lists.sudoroom.org/pipermail/sudo-discuss/ Discuss list] and [https://lists.sudoroom.org/pipermail/sudo-announce/ Announce list] postings for further status on this local hackerspace alternative available during our July closure. 
 
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|style="padding:0px 6px 3px 6px;border-left:1px solid #990000;border-bottom:1px solid #990000;border-right:1px solid #990000;"|We're located at: <center>'''[[Getting Here|2169 Mission St]], San Francisco''' [http://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=37.762352&mlon=-122.419372&zoom=16 OpenStreetMap] - [http://maps.google.com/?q=2169+Mission+Street,+94110 Google Maps] 2 blocks South of [[Getting_Here#Getting_Here_by_BART | 16th & Mission BART]]</center><ul><li>[[Getting_In | How to get into the space]]</li><li>Noisebridge's committment to being a [[The Anti-Harassment Policy | safe space]] and other [[community standards]]</li><li>[[About]]</li></ul>||width="16px" style="background:#ffffff;"| ||style="padding:0px 6px 3px 6px;border-left:1px solid #990000;border-bottom:1px solid #990000;border-right:1px solid #990000;"|<ul><li>[[Resources|What we offer]]</li><li>[[:Category:Events|Events and classes]]</li><li>[[Hosting an Event|Host an event]]</li><li>[[Noisebridge Vision | Learn about our vision]]</li><li>'''[[Mailinglist|Join one of our mailing lists]]'''</li><li>[[#Get_in_Touch|Contact us]]</li><li>[[How_to_join_Noisebridge | Join our community]] </li> </ul>||width="16px" style="background:#ffffff;"| ||style="padding:0px 6px 3px 6px;border-left:1px solid #990000;border-bottom:1px solid #990000;border-right:1px solid #990000;"|<ul><li>[[Membership|Become a member]]! [[Membership/FAQ|FAQ]]! Pay monthly sub: [https://www.paypal.com/subscriptions/business=treasurer@noisebridge.net&item_name=Noisebridge%20Monthly%20Dues%20%28Starving%20Hacker%29&cy_code=USD&a3=40&p3=1&t3=M&src=1 $40/mo] [https://www.paypal.com/subscriptions/business=treasurer@noisebridge.net&item_name=Noisebridge%20Monthly%20Dues%20%28Standard%29&cy_code=USD&a3=80&p3=1&t3=M&src=1 $80/mo] [https://www.paypal.com/subscriptions/business=treasurer@noisebridge.net&item_name=Noisebridge%20Monthly%20Dues%20%28Doing%20well%29&cy_code=USD&a3=160&p3=1&t3=M&src=1 $160/mo]</li><li>[[Donate or Pay Dues|Make a monthly donation]]! [https://www.paypal.com/subscriptions/business=treasurer@noisebridge.net&item_name=Noisebridge%20Monthly%20Donation%20%28Affiliate%20Member%29&cy_code=USD&a3=10&p3=1&t3=M&src=1 $10/mo] [https://www.paypal.com/subscriptions/business=treasurer@noisebridge.net&item_name=Noisebridge%20Monthly%20Donation%20%28Affiliate%20Member%29&cy_code=USD&a3=20&p3=1&t3=M&src=1 $20/mo][https://www.paypal.com/subscriptions/business=treasurer@noisebridge.net&item_name=Noisebridge%20Monthly%20Donation%20%28Affiliate%20Hacker%29&cy_code=USD&a3=40&p3=1&t3=M&src=1 $40/mo][https://www.paypal.com/subscriptions/business=treasurer@noisebridge.net&item_name=Noisebridge%20Monthly%20Donation%20%28Affiliate%29&cy_code=USD&a3=80&p3=1&t3=M&src=1 $80/mo]</li><li>[[Donate or Pay Dues|'''Other ways to donate!''']]</li></ul>
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[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2wGMjRJpLCA Watch this video tour of the space.]
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Our [[2169_Mission|5,200 square-foot space (483m2)]] contains an [[Electronics_Lab|electronics lab]], [[Shop|machine shop]], [[Sewing|sewing/crafting supplies]], [[Classrooms|two classrooms]], [[Conference_Area|conference area]], [[library|library]], [[Darkroom|darkroom]], and [[Kitchen|kitchen]]. [[Diversity|Everyone]] is welcome to use [[Resources|our many resources]]. Find others to create with. Find help with your projects. Help others with their projects. Learn, teach, share. Come to Noisebridge and create! Noisebridge's public [[Hours|hours]] are now 24/7. New visitors are welcome any time (all ages, all skill levels), but it's best to visit when members are present or during an event to make sure we have a volunteer to show you around and make introductions.
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[[Image:2169mission.jpg|thumb|right|Front door to our space at 2169 Mission]]
[[Image:Arduinos For Total Newbies workshop.jpg|thumb|right|Arduino for Total Newbies Workshop at Noisebridge]]
[[Image:Noisebridge tools.jpg|thumb|right|A space to learn and create neat things]]
[[Image:Noisebridge_Soldering_Workshop.jpg|thumb|right|[[Circuit_Hacking_Mondays|Soldering Workshop]] at Noisebridge]]
[[Image:Skittlevodka.jpg|thumb|right|Hacking, it's more than just electronics]]
[[Image:Starfive - q's noisebridge project.jpg|thumb|right|Craft hacking]]
[[Image:Noiz_spacemap2012.jpg|thumb|right|digital blueprint of the space as of Nov. 2012]]

== [[:Category:Events|Events and Classes]] ==

Want to attend a class or event? Before you arrive or once you're at the space, just ask the teacher or event organizer if you can be their guest. [[Getting_In#Staying_In | Read more about our access policy]]. Please see our [[Hosting an Event|events hosting page]] for suggestions on how to use Noisebridge for your event/class/workshop.
{{:Category:Events}}
''You'' '''don't''' ''need to be a member to participate in a class or workshop at Noisebridge!'''''

'''Want to host your event at Noisebridge?''' We like seeing classes and talks on interesting things pertaining to various subjects of hacking. Most of all, we like seeing familiar faces. Please participate in the space and our [[Meetings|weekly Tuesday meetings]] to see if we're the right audience for what you want to share before announcing a new event. Additionally, here are some [[Hosting an Event]] tips.

== Info ==

[[Intro Poster]]: How we explain ourselves to new visitors.

[[Resources]]: Stuff in the space -- computer network & servers, project areas, tools, bulk orders from Digikey/McMaster/Mouser.

[[Safety|Safety in the Space]]: What to do in case of an emergency.

[[Press Coverage]]: mentions of Noisebridge in the media (both blog and dead tree).

[[Identity]]: A collection of resources revolving around our identity and logo.

[[The Neighborhood]]: What's in the neighborhood around 2169 Mission

[[Hosting an Event|Hosting an Event at Noisebridge]]: Suggestions on how to use Noisebridge for your event/class/workshop.

[[Hackerspace Infos]]: Howtos, Background, and friendly Hackerspaces elsewhere.

== Get in Touch ==
* '''Press: Please see our [[Press Kit]] - Includes press contacts, pictures, background info, etc.'''
* [[Contacts]] - General contact details for the space
* [[Mailinglist]] - Best way to keep informed of upcoming events
* [[People]]
* [[Twitter]]
* [[IRC|IRC channel]] - irc://chat.freenode.net/#noisebridge
* [[Payphone|Call the red payphone]] - This option is temporarily unavailable
* [[MemoryHole|Legal Requests (information removal, etc)]]
* Here is our '''mailing address''' (different from our physical address): 
          '''Noisebridge''' 
          '''2261 Market Street #235-A''' 
          '''San Francisco, CA 94114'''

[[Image:Passport-badge2.png‎|right|link=Passport|Hackerspace Passports accepted here]]
* Or just [[Getting Here|drop by the space]]. We're open 24/7. New visitors should read up on [[getting in]]. ''all ages, all skill levels'': 
          [[Getting Here|'''2169 Mission St, 3rd floor''']] 
          '''San Francisco, CA 94110'''

== Status ==
'''Noisebridge is at a low grassroots stage, runlevel 2!''' 
The space is open only for [[Reboot|repairs, updates, retrofits, etc.]]

We began building Noisebridge in February 2007. Since December 2007 we've had regular Tuesday meetings, and rented our first physical space as of October 1st 2008. We quickly outgrew our first space and have been at our much larger 5,200 square-foot second location since October 1st 2009. We are a [[Incorporation|tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization]] as of July 2009, retroactive to October 2008.