sudo-discuss October 2019

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Re: [sudo-discuss] Fwd: [sudo-info] Monkeybrains now has service in Oakland

by eenblam＠peoplesopen.net

I just wrote back to Rudy @ Monkeybrains. Thanks Yar! Sent via Migadu.com, world's easiest email hosting

1 year

Vending machine feedback

by Thomas Levine

The vending machine now provides some more feedback after money is put in. Source code associated with my contribution is here. I haven't documented the other components of the vending machine. https://thomaslevine.com/scm/sudo-vending Based on the implementation details, it appears to me that the bill acceptor is in fact plugged into one board (Arduino Leonardo) that is connected by serial to another board (Raspberry Pi). Why is the former board used at all? That is, why is the bill acceptor not plugged directly into the latter board?

2 years

a very racist encounter from a man named Rob

by D. Scott Nanos

Greetings Sudo et al, I'm so sorry but I have to bring to your attention a recent, very unfortunate, inappropriate, and violent encounter a friend of mine, Deon Saunders, had with a guy named "Rob", who I don't think I know personally, although I'm sure he's well known around Omni in general. I don't believe he's a sudo member specifically, but I believe this incident sort of came into Sudo territory when Marc became involved; I also really respect and love what Sudo room provides to the community, and I know that Sudo is a powerful force within the Omni; as such, I'm writing to you all now because I believe this issue definitely needs to be dealt with, and not ignored or brushed aside. Basically, Deon is friends with Phat Beets and Food First, and has been frequenting the Omni in order to do work and access the community resources that are available. To my understanding, he often works in the Sudo room space. Although this should not need to be said, I can personally vouch for Deon as an upstanding and generous member of the Oakland community. Deon was having trouble accessing the space the other day and rung the Omni doorbell several times, at which point guy named Rob opened the door and started cursing at him and being very aggressive. After Deon was able to enter Omni, Rob then started following him around and harassing him, acting like a cop. Although this is egregious in and of itself, and a terrible counter-representation of the Omni's values, this all came to a head when Rob accused Deon of not being "an actual, normal, human being". Whether or not this was intentional, it evoked longstanding racist attitudes that black folks have been subjected to, suggesting that Deon was less-than, or sub-human. Deon was so offended that he promptly left the Omni and has not been back since. Besides this very loaded and hateful comment, this general kind of treatment and attitude, overall, is the EXACT opposite of the way black folks should be treated when interfacing with the Omni. Rob's actions are not okay, at all, and I strongly feel that a serious accountability process should be implemented for this incident. This is not a small matter. I've spoken with Deon, and he has agreed to participate. I've also heard that this type of incident has happened before at the Omni, specifically involving Rob. Correct me if I'm wrong, but apparently, the attitude that was expressed to Deon was that Rob is one of the main people that operates (i.e. helps to reproduce and sustain,) the Omni, and as such, people basically go along with what he says and does. If this is in fact the case, then an accountability process is even more imperative. In no way should labor, and by proxy, "power" derived from labor, enable a person to act with racism against members of the Oakland community. I think it's in the best interest of the Omni to address this issue immediately, for Deon, for the Omni, and for the Omni's relationship with the greater community of Oakland. I believe Marc was present for part of this incident as well, and although I know, Marc is so busy doing vital work for Sudo and Omni, it might behoove him to also participate in this process, as a witness. I am writing this email not because I am trying to "cancel" or ruin anyone, but because I care about Deon, The Omni, Sudo, and the Oakland community at large. This issue seems indicative of larger problems, and if addressed with love and respect and accountability, could seriously benefit all parties listed above, and improve the Omni and it's relationship with Oakland. I'm not sure where to take it from here, as I am personally extremely busy with other community-based activities in Oakland right now, but a mediator/facilitator should be sought out, ideally a black person, but at the very least, a non-black poc, and probably someone that isn't personally involved in the day-to-day operations at Omni, sudo etc. If i am able, I could possibly be this mediator, but I hope other options are sought out first, because a.) I'm a non-black, mixed race poc, and b.) I have very little capacity at the moment. But please keep me in the loop regarding an accountability process for Rob, and I'll do whatever I can to help move this along and reach a fair and just conclusion. Sorry to bring such difficult news to you all, but I could not stay silent. With love and Solidarity, Scott

4 years, 4 months

reinstate Rannette's good standing

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.

4 years, 4 months

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

5 years

asked Gwen to leave

by Dante Cassius

Hi everyone, I know we discussed at the last meeting Gwen slamming the door in someone's face when she asked to use the bathroom. There was another incident that went down the exact same way a few days ago, and tonight there was another that prompted me to ask Gwen to leave. I was sitting in the small classroom and heard Gwen answer the door, and shouted "it's 50,000 a month, are you going to help pay for this place, huh, are you" in a very aggressive tone, but she allowed the person in to use the bathroom. As the person was leaving, Gwen shouted "YOU'RE WELCOME" repeatedly in an extremely snotty tone. I heard this myself, confirmed I'd heard correctly with the woman who used the bathroom, and then asked Gwen to leave. To her credit, she simply said "no problem" and left immediately. This is a completely unacceptable way to answer the door at Omni. I'm not sure if Gwen if a sudo member, but I strongly feel whichever collective she belongs to should call her in and have a conversation about this. At the same time, I feel we have the responsibility not to pretend this problem is limited to Gwen and at the next sudo meeting we need to brainstorm ways to reform the door policy to be more inclusive.

5 years, 2 months

Wheelchair bathroom out of service today

by Yardena Cohen

Hi all, Today we are going to replace the toilet in the wheelchair bathroom and also tile the area behind the toilet. The whole bathroom will be out of service for at least a couple hours. Sorry for the inconvenience! Yar

5 years, 2 months

Omni internet down

by robb

Circuit blew apparently from loose ac outlet on new table. The optiplex & power edge seem to be running ok Seems like a dhcp problem

5 years, 2 months

new tables

by Adam Munich

we picked up those tables that were on craigslist a few days ago. there are 5 small ones and 3 large ones. they are very strong, and have places for outlets so we can get rid of the extension cords. if we cut two of the long ones length-wise to be the same width as the short ones, then we can have the same exact table situation we have going on right now but with much stronger and nicer tables. - - - - Weblog: http://adammunich.com With great power comes great responsibility.

5 years, 2 months

Introducing Civilpedia

by Adam Munich

I have been working on this for a while now, https://civilpedia.org/s/ It's designed to be a website for everyone, where anyone can teach anyone else anything. My hope is that we can decentralize science and learning, so more people can have that opportunity in life regardless of how small the Ivory towers are. You can make groups, pages, discussions or IRC channels, and subscribe to any of those to have notifications pushed to your email or phone. It still has some bugs (tracked here: https://civilpedia.org/p/?pid=329&h=Civilpedia+Issue+Tracker), but, do play around with it and let me know what you think! Cheers, Adam - - - - Weblog: http://adammunich.com With great power comes great responsibility.

5 years, 2 months

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