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Nthmost: /* How to Join a Guild */ simplified intro language

2026-03-27T10:21:32Z

How to Join a Guild: simplified intro language

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	== How to Join a Guild ==		== How to Join a Guild ==

	~~Every~~ guild ~~has an open door. You don~~'~~t need permission to join~~ a ~~Guild. Just find the~~ guild ~~that matches what you care about and start doing things.~~		If you use a guild's tools or space regularly, you may already be part of a guild!

	What makes a guild different from just using a resource? Intention~~. A guild is a group of people who've decided, explicitly, that they're responsible for keeping that resource alive for the next person~~.		What makes a guild different from just using a resource? Intention.

	~~If you use~~ a ~~guild~~'~~s tools or space regularly~~, ~~you may already be part of a guild!~~		A guild is a group of people who've decided, explicitly, that they're responsible for keeping that resource alive for the next person.

	The next step is making that explicit: showing up to help, asking what needs doing, and getting to know the people who keep things running. Most Guilds have a regular meeting time. Make it your business to come to that meeting sometimes so you can meet people, share knowledge, and learn what the Guild needs and how you can help.		The next step is making that explicit: showing up to help, asking what needs doing, and getting to know the people who keep things running.

			Most Guilds have a regular meeting time. Make it your business to come to that meeting sometimes so you can meet people, share knowledge, and learn what the Guild needs and how you can help.

	All guilds have a Discord channel (listed below). That's the fastest way to find out when people are around and what's happening.		All guilds have a Discord channel (listed below). That's the fastest way to find out when people are around and what's happening.

Nthmost: /* Culture */ fixed Philosophy Guild link

2026-03-27T00:56:01Z

Culture: fixed Philosophy Guild link

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	=== Culture ===		=== Culture ===
	*[[Philosophy ~~Guild~~]]: Ongoing discussion of philosophy, ethics, and ideas.		*[[Philosophy]]: Ongoing discussion of philosophy, ethics, and ideas.
	*[[MetaGuild]]: Patterns and guidance for starting and sustaining guilds.		*[[MetaGuild]]: Patterns and guidance for starting and sustaining guilds.

Nthmost: Rewrite Guild Checklist around Create More Masters; remove maintainer language

2026-03-26T05:50:07Z

Rewrite Guild Checklist around Create More Masters; remove maintainer language

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	== Guild Checklist ==		== Guild Checklist ==
	~~Here's~~ a ~~starter list of basic things each~~ guild's ~~maintainers should aspire~~ to do and ~~get enough people onboarded to keep doing them~~.
	* A guild requires a first maintainer to take point in recruiting more maintainers.		The goal of a guild isn't just to keep the lights on — it's to '''Create More Masters''': a growing group of people at varying levels of skill and commitment, where the more experienced are constantly training and upskilling others.
	* '''~~RECRUIT MAINTAINERS~~:''' ~~Recruit 3-5 maintainers~~ to ~~keep "maintainers > 0" status~~.
	* '''GROW:''' Invite ~~at least 10~~ people to ~~join the group~~. Look for interested people ~~by searching~~ [[Discord]] ~~for messages related to~~ the ~~topic~~.		* '''START SOMEWHERE:''' A guild needs at least one person willing to show up consistently and invite others in.
	* Maintainers list indicates who ~~are active~~		* '''GROW THE PIPELINE:''' Invite people to learn, not just to show up. Look for interested people on [[Discord]] and in the space. Acknowledge every level of contribution — the person who sweeps up is as important as the person who fixes the machine.
	* Inactives: Away & Past maintainers lists to avoid all maintainers listed being inactive.		* '''GIVE CREDIT GENEROUSLY:''' Credit is how we distribute trust. Name people who help. Celebrate skill publicly.
	* '''~~POST PHOTOS~~''' ~~You need at least one photo in the info box of your guild or event~~.		* '''TELL PEOPLE WHEN:''' Post current meeting times and events somewhere people can find them.
	** Take current photos of any resources like machines in their current location.		* '''TELL PEOPLE HOW TO FIND YOU:''' Discord channel, wiki page, something.
	** Take one group or activity-related photo at every [[events]] meeting.		* '''TAKE NOTES:''' Written notes mean the guild's knowledge outlives any one person.
	* '''TELL PEOPLE WHEN:''' ~~Current time~~ and ~~date of any~~ events ~~they~~ can ~~attend~~.		* '''POST PHOTOS:''' At least one photo of your resources in their current state. Update it when things change.
	* '''TELL PEOPLE HOW TO ~~COMMUNICATE~~:''' ~~communications channels info for any events~~		* '''NO SINGLE POINT OF FAILURE:''' If the guild would collapse when you leave, that's the next problem to solve. See [[MetaGuild]].
	* '''TAKE NOTES:''' ~~Write~~ notes in the ~~Discuss tab of your event page or~~ guild.
	* ~~[[Note-taking]] Notes section or /notes sub-page updated if group has meetings or updates~~.
	* Make a notes template page with a copy-pasteable notes template that has your usual event meeting format to fill out so anyone can facilitate the meetings.
	* ''~~ANNOUNCE THINGS~~:''' ~~Post [[Announcements]] pages about anything~~ the guild ~~wants to share or ask for. You can add them to~~ the ~~meeting agenda~~ to ~~be read at the next meeting or mention them at [[meetings]] yourself~~. ~~Post on~~ [[~~Discord~~]] ~~with a link to your announcement~~.

	== MAINTENANCE ==		== MAINTENANCE ==

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2026-03-26T05:42:48Z

Add Culture category with Philosophy Guild and MetaGuild

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	=== Tech & Learning ===		=== Tech & Learning ===
	*[[AI/ML Meetup]]: Hosts regular discussion and MooC co-working learning.		*[[AI/ML Meetup]]: Hosts regular discussion and MooC co-working learning.

			=== Culture ===
			*[[Philosophy Guild]]: Ongoing discussion of philosophy, ethics, and ideas.
			*[[MetaGuild]]: Patterns and guidance for starting and sustaining guilds.

	== Unknown Status==		== Unknown Status==

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2026-03-26T05:40:54Z

Move Group Patterns to MetaGuild; replace with pointer

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 == Group Patterns ==
-There are a number of patterns groups have used that are reusable. If you are interested in starting a group or improving a group's effectiveness.
+For patterns and guidance on running a healthy guild, see [[MetaGuild]].
 = Style Guide For Guild Pages =

Nthmost: Move syndicalism framing to MetaGuild

2026-03-26T05:38:07Z

Move syndicalism framing to MetaGuild

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	{{boxstart}}'''Guilds''' are self-organized groups that maintain [[Resources]] and organize [[Events]] at Noisebridge — each a self-governing "mini Noisebridge," free to operate according to its own conditions and best practices.		{{boxstart}}'''Guilds''' are self-organized groups that maintain [[Resources]] and organize [[Events]] at Noisebridge — each a self-governing "mini Noisebridge," free to operate according to its own conditions and best practices.

	The model draws from anarcho-syndicalism: Noisebridge as federation, guilds as syndicates. Everyone who uses a guild's resources is implicitly a member of the syndicate — with both the benefits and the responsibilities that come with that.
	{{boxend}}		{{boxend}}

Nthmost: Remove charter section (preserved at MetaGuildCharterDraft)

2026-03-26T05:35:03Z

Remove charter section (preserved at MetaGuildCharterDraft)

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	*[[vr\|VRBridge]]		*[[vr\|VRBridge]]

	== ~~How to charter a guild~~ ==		== Proposed guilds ==
	~~Guilds that were active recently, but need to create a charter to be known as an active Guild. To submit one for active status, see MetaGuild's.~~
	~~[[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sS2OXwxTgD6nfW4b3DSGUx03GIW8p0To-hy1Lr7mADo/edit?usp=sharing%7C \| Charter]] for how to do so.~~

	~~== Proposed guilds (based on slack and discuss) ==~~
	*[[Art]] : Start improving NB art resources, classes and decorations by meeting for [[Artbridge]].		*[[Art]] : Start improving NB art resources, classes and decorations by meeting for [[Artbridge]].

Nthmost: /* Getting Involved */ better top language

2026-03-26T05:25:59Z

Getting Involved: better top language

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	== ~~Getting Involved~~ ==		== How to Join a Guild ==

	Every guild has an open door. You don't need permission to ~~show up — just~~ find the guild that matches what you care about and start doing things.		Every guild has an open door. You don't need permission to join a Guild. Just find the guild that matches what you care about and start doing things.

	What makes a guild different from just using a resource? Intention. A guild is a group of people who've decided, explicitly, that they're responsible for keeping that resource alive for the next person~~. Not because anyone told them to — because they chose it~~.		What makes a guild different from just using a resource? Intention. A guild is a group of people who've decided, explicitly, that they're responsible for keeping that resource alive for the next person.

	If you use a guild's tools or space regularly, you~~'re~~ already ~~halfway there. The next step is making that explicit: showing up to help, asking what needs doing, and getting to know the people who keep things running.~~		If you use a guild's tools or space regularly, you may already be part of a guild!

	Most guilds have a Discord channel (listed below). That's the fastest way to find out when people are around and what's happening. For guidance ~~on how guilds grow~~ and ~~stay healthy~~, see [[MetaGuild]].		The next step is making that explicit: showing up to help, asking what needs doing, and getting to know the people who keep things running. Most Guilds have a regular meeting time. Make it your business to come to that meeting sometimes so you can meet people, share knowledge, and learn what the Guild needs and how you can help.

			All guilds have a Discord channel (listed below). That's the fastest way to find out when people are around and what's happening.

			The Guild concept is a home-grown Noisebridge cultural structure based on anarcho-syndicalism.

			For philosophy, guidance, and patterns to follow, see [[MetaGuild]].

	==Infrastructure Guilds==		==Infrastructure Guilds==

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2026-03-26T05:21:15Z

Add Getting Involved section to onboard newcomers

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 ==Infrastructure Guilds==

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Really

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	=== Multiple Maintainers For Groups ===		=== Multiple Maintainers For Groups ===
	Groups themselves can benefit from having ~~organizer maintainers~~ who develop the group's membership and activities.		Groups themselves can benefit from having organizers who develop the group's membership and activities.

	A guildmaster should exist for any group that wants representation in general. Talk to the [[MetaGuild]] and the Archguildmaster specifically for more info about guildmasters and what they ought to do and why.

	=== The Participation Spiral ===		=== The Participation Spiral ===