sudo-discuss June 2015

sudo-discuss@sudoroom.org

71 participants
124 discussions

by Brendan Reddy-Best

I said "your 'community' space," but honestly, I still want this to be my space, too. I hardly ever make a fuss about any of this stuff because it's all so futile, you know? but in this case, I really want to make my point clear: I think we should rescind our action against Rannette. I think she's been treated unfairly. Even if she is "aggressive" towards you or your compatriots, I don't think we need white dudes policing our space of black women's bodies. Matt, you claim to have acted in another's interest and you offer an injured third party -- let them speak for themselves, because I don't think it's your place right now. If there was a violent incident that threatened our space, let's hear it from a witness or an involved party. "Something Happened" is not good enough. Otherwise "but above all the Omni Commons must maintain a safe, welcoming environment" seems to fly directly in the face of the lived experience of too many black people.

6 years

Call for Facilitators / Participants in a sudo Men's Group

by Matthew Senate

Hey all, I wanted to reach out for some feedback. Seeking folks who would want to facilitate or participate in a men's group. I've previously participated in small groups like this and found them beneficial for various reasons. I would like to see if folks have had similar or different experiences. The way I'm thinking about this would culminate in something like a regular meeting for men in the sudo room community to discuss relevant issues including those of identity, oppression, privilege, patriarchy, gender, sexuality, stereotypes, safe space, and mutual support. This may not be the best or even a viable path to approach these topics, but I wanted to throw it out there to see if there is any interest. Thanks, Matt

6 years, 7 months

3D printing my MRI ... scraps of something getting started

by Romy Ilano

https://sudoroom.org/wiki/MRI_3D_Printing Hi, I've been having fun at SudoRoom lately. I have wanted to *3D Print my MRI of my ankle!* I'm trying to overcome some hurdles > -- I'm fundamentally a software and 2D digital person normally, it's hard for me to get into 3D modelling -- I'm used to keyboards, not wrenches and touching things which is why I go to hardware hack night I want to get beyond the stages of just looking at stuff on the 3D Printer. Anyone else up to it? I'm wondering if I should come in more than once a week... ============================= Romy Ilano romy(a)snowyla.com

10 years, 5 months

Invoice from Omni Oakland

by Omni Oakland

Dear Sudo Room, It is amgo. To help clear up the epaper trail, I changed your April rent invoice to reflect all the internet payments you have paid on behalf of Omni minus the one month of wifi payment each collective owes. Sudo paid $1080 for eight months of wifi. $2000 rent - $1080 for past wifi payments = $920 RENT On top of that you owe $135 for your share of WiFi. This brings the total to $1055. Your accidental payment of $870.73 on March 2nd is subtracted from that total so that now you owe $184.27. You emailed Finance WG explaining it this way: Matt accidentally deposited $870.73 on March 2nd that should be detracted from rent. *** Internet was $135/month, from July-February (8 months) = $1080, minus sudo's share (1/8) = $135. $1080 - $135 = $945 *** $870.73 + $945 = $1815.73 *** $2000 rent - $1815.73 = $184.27 rent for April You can think of it in whichever way is clearest for you. I am doing it this way to make it clear on the books. Thanks so much for covering the wifi and being a rad collective and prompt rent payers. xoxo amgo ------------------------ Invoice Summary -------------------------- Invoice # : 1006 Invoice Date: 03/25/2015 Due Date: 04/01/2015 Terms: Net 30 Amount Due: $184.27 The complete version has been provided as an attachment to this email. ---------------------------------------------------------------------

11 years, 1 month

Bills bills bills

by Sarah Pritchard

Dear Omni Financiers, I just sent you all invoices for monthly expenses and June rent at the Omni. Please let me know if you did not receive your invoices. For your reference, here is a breakdown of the shared expenses in May: *Utilities:* - PG&E: $587.23 - EBMUD: $478.60 - WM: $140.36 *Taxes & Insurance:* - Building insurance: $661.00 - Property taxes: $797.28 - Business tax: $181.35 Starting this month, the shared expenses are calculated by subtracting $100 for Optikallusions' contribution and then dividing utilities by 7 member collectives and 1 tenant. The taxes and insurance are split evenly between the 7 member collectives. Let me know if you have questions about any of this. Otherwise, please pay your invoices as soon as possible. As always, if you know you will be late paying your rent and/or shared expenses, please let the Finances Working Group know so we can plan accordingly. THANK$$, Sarah + Finances WG

11 years, 1 month

Arduino Working Group 1st and 3rd Monday of July at Noisebridge from 7pm-9pm

by James Sundquist

noisebridge.net/arduino Bring your enthusiasm, laptop, Arduino hardware, and have the IDE installed. All are encouraged.

11 years, 1 month

girl-oriented hackerspace?

by J Clark

Does anyone know of a girl-oriented hackerspace in the bay area? Thanks.

11 years, 2 months

Rent is due!

by niki

Just a reminder that rent is due tomorrow! Please pay asap if you're able to! Best, Niki

11 years, 2 months

The R vs M Effect

by danarauz＠gmail.com

Hello Humans, A person of color writing here, if that means anything. I said that if that means anything, because every time I go to the Omni I am NOT checking out what color is who, but instead I look for who I can work together with, or share ideas with, or socialize with, etc.. About a week ago or less I meet a Black Woman at Sudoroom, and we talked very briefly. And, even though it was only for about ten seconds or so, I felt that she means well. Her energy felt in place. I think she was Rannette. She wanted to use a phone charger; but were being used and she said will come back later on when the phone be done (or something along the line).I wish I had more positive things to say about about Rannette, but I haven't other opportunities to be in the same area at Omni when she is there. I have been part of Sudoroom for about two years, and even thought Morgan and I only have had very few short conversations I have never felt threaten by her. I have respected her space and she has done the same in return. So, based on my observations I want to share that Morgan cares for our community. Outside the Omni I have also observed Morgan in many rallies and marches. I have seen her giving her time, energy, passion, and care while fighting for the communities, specially for people of color and poor. And that for me, means a lot. And I respect that. I would like to remind everyone that we all are not perfect and that if from time to time we may do something wrong, but let's not the last thing the have done what will stain us forever. Perhaps when we make a mistake is when our comrade needs us the most, and not only when all is happiness. Solidarity is more than a word. Let's not get divided. I hope this situation be resolved in the good of Rannette and Morgan; and for the good of the community; one leaving or both leaving I will consider it a lost. Sincerely, Daniel -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Help open a people-powered common space in Oakland, California! https://omnicommons.org/donate - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

11 years, 2 months

Rannette attacked someone physically for the second time

by WIld Cat

Rannette physically attacked a woman here today for the second time in one month. Rannette was being very loud about an incrimiwhile but eventuallyg thing when I asked her to not have that conversation in the space she began screaming at me and another woman stepped in telling her to stop yelling saying that she also needed to stop sleeping here and Rannette walked up to her drawing her hand back like she was going to slap her screaming bitch in her face then started screaming bitch at me. Threatening to leave and I affirmed that she should leave. Then She attacked the woman physically by checking her. We asked her to leave for violating the safe space policy and refused for a while eventually left. This month I have sent multiple emails about Rannettes behaivour to the mediation group and but i have gotten no response.

11 years, 2 months

2026

2025

2024

2023

2022

2021

2020

2019

2018

2017

2016

2015

2014

2013

sudo-discuss June 2015