sudo-discuss July 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, 8 months

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, 8 months

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

5 years

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.

5 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

5 years, 8 months

Mopped Sudoroom Last night

by Robert Chu

Hey guys,. I did a basic mopping of Sudoroom last night (without moving furniture), and was able to remove a lot of silt dust that was everywhere. I also only used water, as my objective was to capture dust. There is still big particles the mopping could not pick up; yet sweeping will resolve. I also had to circulate five mop buckets because it was so dusty. It also had taken about an hour and a half. It would be good in the near future to have a Sudo Mop party day, with volunteers, to help move furniture back and forth, and have at least 2-3 people mopping. This would be a very effective way to bring all of the dust to an optimal minimum. The time would be shortened with another mopped as well :-). I'll spear head a near future day when I less busy. Cheers.

6 years, 1 month

weekly soldering workshops at sudoroom

by Jake

Thanks to a huge recent donation, sudoroom now has a TON of materials for hosting electronics soldering workshops for newbies wanting to build arduinos, mignonette games http://www.mignonette-game.com and TV-B-Gones http://www.mignonette-game.com and many other cool kits! The donation included a ton of snips (we were almost out of them!) and soldering irons and probably a lot of other important things. I already nominally host "Hardware Hacking Tuesdays" and I am totally down to support people wanting to build these kits on those tuesdays, but I think we should consider scheduling weekly events just focused on building kits, if people have the time to dedicate to hosting such events. Either way, anyone who is interested should participate in sorting and labeling the donations and ideally trying to get the parts for the above-described kits in order so that people can grab them, buy them from sudoroom, and then build them. thanks again for the donation!!!!!!!!

6 years, 1 month

anybody have a plasma cutter?

by Yardena Cohen

We're dismantling the old stove in the Omni kitchen. Does anybody have a handheld plasma cutter we can borrow?

6 years, 1 month

Laser system overhaul success.

by Robert Chu

Hello Sudo room I went through the laser cutter system and environment thoroughly, and we are now able to use it at 24/7. there are a couple of loose connections inside that I solded alligator clips to to clip onto the laser itself. I replaced the 4-ft water pump hoses with 6'1 so that there's slack with the laser system and water canister. I cleaned out the water canister a bit and replaced the water. Ripped out all the old tape that partially covered some of the gaps in the ventilation system. I'd redone it thoroughly with new foil tape. I have truncated all excess hosing on the short ventilation run for better air flow. I also compressed all of the excess hosing on the larger run for better airflow as well. All of the slack has been removed from both sides. I ventilation leak test by engaging the laser into a thick piece of wood for about 30 seconds, which has also cause flames to be admitted from it while firing. The test has passed as their husband no smell of of smoke inside Sudo To with it on for that period of time. I am full of excitement, ambition, joy, and hackery, to let everybody know that our MLE-40 laser system is back online. it hasn't been too long because it hasn't been done again until now. 🤗😆🙃❤️

6 years, 1 month

Sudoroom: materials area has a new shop table

by Robert Chu

The first email I sent was two large two send (with the three photos I attached), so I'm hacking around it by adding a screenshot of the original email with the three photos. I was working on a project with it yesterday and it's really efficient. Improvements are a Space big enough to work on 4x8 flats, a table that's easy to clamp to. Overall study as well.

6 years, 1 month

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