sudo-discuss August 2020

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17 discussions

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?

8 months, 3 weeks

Proposal: Forgive 50% of Omni rent debt from April - Oct

by Jenny Ryan

Dear sudoers, As of tomorrow, sudo room will officially be 3 months overdue for Omni rent ($6K), with an additional $2K due September 25th for October rent. I am transferring about $1K from our Paypal now, which will increase our total money-in-the-bank to approximately $2900, enough to pay off one month's back rent. I want to give a shoutout to all who've stepped up to donate more and/or sell some of our assets via eBay in recent months - Thank you for your support! And please send an update on that progress! I'm attaching a PDF of sudo room's history of pledges owed and payments made in 2020, as well as 2018, 2019, and 2020's YTD Profit & Loss reports. The following proposal up for consensus, which would put us meagerly back in the black: *Proposal to Omni Commons for sudo room consensus: * Sudo Room is requesting a retroactive 50% reduction in rent for the months of April-October (Pledge #s 2052, 2062, 2071, 2086, 2185, and 2195). This is a six-month reduction in rent. Attached are sudo room's financial reports from 2018 - 2020-to-date, reflecting ongoing inability to match income to expenses (our only expenses being Omni rent and our web hosting services). Sudo Room's donation from Sudo Mesh in 2018 of $10K was predicted to create the necessary buffer for lack of sufficient income through until mid-2020, and this prediction has unfortunately been correct. We will be working actively to increase our income and report-back to the Delegate's and Finance WG in October 2020. <3 Jenny Ryan *Nonprofit Bookkeeping and Technology Consulting* 315.292.4656 | jennyryan.net

2 years, 10 months

Converting KiCad to Seeeed Fusion?

by ken＠spaz.org

Hi all, Is there an open source tool or KiCad plugin that'll convert a KiCad PCB file to whatever format Seeeed Fucion wants? I found Osh Park super easy to work with as they have a nice web gooey to do this and can accept KiCad PCB files. Seeeed Fusion, however, has instructions on exporting Gerber files manually, which I followed, but which their system did not accept. It seems like the kind of conversion that could be automated away with some software. Googled around, didn't find anything. If you know of something that does, this, I'd like to use it. Thanks.

3 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

3 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.

3 years

Fwd: [Friends of Awe] $10k grants for creative action against voter suppression

by Cere Davis

Heads up. ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Michael Garcia <michael.ryan.garcia(a)gmail.com> Date: Fri, Aug 28, 2020, 11:23 PM Subject: [Friends of Awe] $10k grants for creative action against voter suppression To: <SF-awesome-friends(a)googlegroups.com> Hi folks, There are grants available (up to $10k) for creative projects to fight voter suppression. From an associate: *“Please tell people and orgs you work with who are in the creative activism game. *Or anyone who could come up with a creative, effective project to address the crazy voter problems that are happening all over the country. *We’re having an info session online at noon EST on Monday, Aug 31. *Zoom link <https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83821567961?pwd=L2JaWFE4MGg4b1lIWEtoZkcydVVQdz09> . If you’re interested but don’t have a solid idea yet, do come. We’re looking to share and brainstorm together. Here’s a page with more info, and how to apply. We’re asking for *short letters of interest by Sept 2*. Quick turnaround time, but, we want to get these projects funded asap! https://c4aa.org/2020/08/were-funding-creative-u-s-election-projects We’re looking for creative projects that address the biggest voter suppression problems, like: - Lack of poll workers. - Barriers to voting by mail - lack of voter education on the logistics of voting during COVID, misinformation, disinformation. - Voting safely in a pandemic - how can we help people assess the real risk, minimize it, and/or quell uneeded fears that may stop them from voting - Outright voter suppression tactics, especially in Black and Indigenous communities and in communities of other underrepresented groups. - Preparing people for what happens *after*voting - polling indicates half the country may not trust the outcome for various reasons. Lawsuits, challenges, contested elections, and lots of tension are expected. *To combat them, we need artistic and creative projects that aim to:* - Keep polling places staffed. - Ensure that people understand how to effectively vote by mail, drop-off, or in person. - Empower people to confidently vote down-ballot in local elections - Ensure that people know that voting is relevant to the issues that motivated so many people on the streets in the past months (and years) - Monitor election boards and hold them accountable, so they can’t, for example, quietly close polls in communities of color. - Cultivate engagement, fun, humor, joy, and community around voting and elections. - Prepare people for the unknowns that will come after November. The focus is on states with a history of voter suppression and of special interest in this election: Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin, but others as well. If you know of projects or people who might be a good fit, please let them know. We’re excited to be able to fund great projects at this critical time.” -- Discuss things you feel awesome about. Not just here. =:|:= This discussion group is connected with the SF chapter of the Awesome Foundation ( sf.awesomefoundation.org) --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Friends of Awesome (SF)" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to SF-awesome-friends+unsubscribe(a)googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/SF-awesome-friends/A2AB2875-6B69-4988-B04… <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/SF-awesome-friends/A2AB2875-6B69-4988-B04…> .

3 years, 1 month

Fwd: [omni-consensus] Fwd: See you there? Sponsorships for Imagine Freedom: Art Works for Abolition

by Yardena Cohen

Sudoroom members, please give any feedback you may have about Omni sponsoring this event. Thanks. ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: robb <sf99er(a)gmail.com> Date: Wed, Aug 26, 2020 at 5:17 PM Subject: [omni-consensus] Fwd: See you there? Sponsorships for Imagine Freedom: Art Works for Abolition To: <consensus(a)lists.omnicommons.org> Are interested in sponsoring this? Looks cool to me ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Alex <alexanderludington(a)gmail.com> Date: Wed, Aug 26, 2020 at 10:59 AM Subject: See you there? Sponsorships for Imagine Freedom: Art Works for Abolition To: <Sf99er(a)gmail.com> Dear Robb, I am a member of Critical Resistance and helping to support our upcoming Imagine Freedom: Art Works for Abolition art auction, running from September 29th to October 13th and will include some online events Please join us for this event coming up! It's going to be great-- there’s a beautiful range of artists and cultural workers participating, ranging from our movement muralists and printmakers to elder and internationally renowned artists We are doing outreach now-- would Omni and any other groups and networks that you are part of be willing to help boost this event and be a "Movement Sponsor"? Movement Sponsor involves: boosting the event and spreading the word: post on social media 3x, share by email, newsletter or website 1-3x, and/or invite your membership and base! bonus step: contribute to our programming and messaging on “Imagine Freedom: Art Works for Abolition”. Share a photo, a story or a few sentences on how “Art [can/does] Works for Abolition.” How has your organization or group used art to amplify or advance your campaigns or efforts? How have you used art to “Imagine Freedom”? We will include photos, quotations, and make beautiful materials to amplify how our movement has utilized art to work for abolition! In return, we will list you as a Movement Sponsor supporter and share all event info (viewing links, etc) directly with you. RSVP by replying to this message saying YES and with your image or quotation about Art for Abolition. If the file is large, please add it directly here and include your org name in the File name. We also are inviting sponsorship donations from $100+. If you are able to consider supporting in this way, all details in this Sponsorship packet. Donations are welcome! But most importantly, please let us know if you can be a Movement Sponsor! We'd love to have you on board. Social media images attached. Visit the webpage here: http://imaginefreedom.art/ Thanks all! Any spreading the word is appreciated! Best, Alexander _______________________________________________ consensus mailing list consensus(a)lists.omnicommons.org https://omnicommons.org/lists/listinfo/consensus

3 years, 1 month

Pledge - Invoice 2195 from Omni Commons

by Omni Commons

Dear Sudo Room, Here's your invoice! We appreciate your prompt payment. Thank you for stewarding the commons. Love and solidarity, Omni Commons ------------------------ Pledge Summary -------------------------- Invoice # : 2195 Invoice Date: 09/01/2020 Due Date: 09/25/2020 Terms: Net 25 Amount Due: $8,000.00 The complete version has been provided as an attachment to this email. ---------------------------------------------------------------------

3 years, 1 month

blinded signing and free money for sudoroom

by Jake

if you had more than 15 github followers last april you can get $1300 in bitcoin by running these commands: https://www.namebase.io/airdrop you may not feel like $1300 is very much, but if that's the case then just give it to sudoroom :) something that's more interesting than that is the blinded signing (sort of) that they're doing using your ssh key (which is how they limit the money to people whose keys they scraped a year ago) is VERY applicable to Secure Polling System's need for blinded signing (although they're doing it to RSA keys) https://help.namebase.io/article/4vchu01mec-handshake-airdrop-101#why_does_… anyway, everyone who can should do this, and everyone should give money to sudoroom, and everyone should help develop secure polling system. -jake

3 years, 1 month

Seeking Sudo Room Delegate

by Jenny Ryan

I am no longer able to serve as Sudo Room's Delegate for Omni's board. Here are the responsibilities / powers: https://sudoroom.org/wiki/Omni_Delegate (sudo room could be meeting on Wednesdays, and had one virtual hangout the other week, but this really needs to be stewarded) Please help! <3 Jenny Ryan *Nonprofit Bookkeeping and Technology Consulting* 315.292.4656 | jennyryan.net

3 years, 1 month

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