sudo-discuss May 2022

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Weekly meeting (May 11, 2022)

by Andrew R Gross

Hi everyone, The weekly meeting is scheduled for tonight at 8 PM. You can join in person or at *https://meet.waag.org/turtlesturtlesturtles <https://meet.waag.org/turtlesturtlesturtles>* Among the topics to discuss are: - an omni proposal to form a bipoc and oppressed gender safer space working group - Our code of conduct and statement of purpose (available here: About - Sudo Room <https://sudoroom.org/wiki/About>) will be up for its final review. If no one issues a block, it will be formally adopted. If you haven't read it yet, please do! If you have anything else to add, feel free to add it to the agenda: https://pad.riseup.net/p/sudoroommeeting-keep. *Andrew R Gross, (he/him)* 412.657.5332 - shrad.org <http://www.shrad.org>

1 year, 4 months

mask policy in sudo/omni

by Jake

when I got to Sudoroom, a guy named Patrick was here and not wearing a mask. I welcomed him to sudoroom but I mentioned that building policy is presently that everyone has to wear a mask. He asked me who's in charge and who made that rule, and I explained how Omni is run by delegates from the individual collectives etc, and that we were complying with the law I believe. I would appreciate an update on our situation so that I can answer questions about our mask policy more accurately, if anyone can help me with that. As for Patrick, he explained that his "spiritual choice" (he doesn't like religion) is to not wear a mask ever. Then he said that if this is our policy, then he will gather his stuff and leave and never come back. I asked if he wanted me to contact him if our policy changes, and he said no, and left. -jake

1 year, 4 months

Hardware Hacking Tuesday tonight

by Jake

Hi everyone, you're getting this email either because you're on the sudoroom discuss email list, or because I BCC'd you directly. Tonight I'll be hosting Sudoroom for those who want to come hack on whatever in person, or through telepresence of any means you can invoke. Remember that Omni Commons and Sudoroom policy is presently that EVERYONE MUST WEAR A MASK AT ALL TIMES INSIDE THE BUILDING. (if you want to eat something you should go outside) in the past few weeks, we've had about 5-15 people over the course of the evening, not including remote participants who logged in through the telescreen. Jenny put it on the Omni calendar: https://omnicommons.org/blog/events/hardware-hack-night-3-2022-03-01/ Here it is on the sudoroom page: https://sudoroom.org/events/hardware-hack-night-2022-02-15/ that says 7PM but I try to be there soon after 6pm. if you get to the door (at the corner of 48th and shattuck) and you can't get in, call me or someone else who's there to let you in! Email me if you don't have my phone number. Actually a great way to get our attention is to join the video chat link at the end of this email! We don't always hear the doorbell and I don't answer it after 10PM anyway because of diminishing returns :) You should get on this sudoroom discuss mailinglist! click here: https://sudoroom.org/lists/postorius/lists/sudo-discuss.sudoroom.org/ and you should donate to sudoroom, monthly, by signing up here: https://sudoroom.org/humans and if you want to make a one-time donation, you can go here: https://sudoroom.org/donate if you can't make it, join the jitsi videochat with the room, and chat with each other as well as a giant TV screen/speakerphone on the wall of the space: https://meet.waag.org/turtlesturtlesturtles (don't worry if you're the only one in the "room", others will join eventually, and if the camera is pointed at the floor, just yell until someone comes and talks to you and then ask them to aim it back up into the room) see you soon! -jake

1 year, 4 months

Sister Corita Kent's rules for art and life

by Romy Ilano

https://www.flickr.com/photos/miromi/52059100727/in/dateposted/ Just posting about this again! these are going to be my motto for how i interact with any hackerspace ============================= Romy Ilano romy(a)snowyla.com

1 year, 4 months

10 Rules for Artists by Sister Corita Kent – Might Could Studios

by Romy Ilano

I’m at the sf moma today and felt inspired by art by sister Corita Kent! I’ll try to incorporate her ten rules for artists in the upcoming months https://might-could.com/essays/10-rules-for-artists-by-sister-corita-kent/ Sent from my iPhone

1 year, 4 months

[omni-consensus] PROPOSAL: BIPOC and Oppressed Gender Safe Space Committee (BOGSS)

by Jake

Dear Sudoroom, Today I voted in behalf of Sudoroom in favor of the MOP proposal, and they are now a member collective of Omni Commons. I emailed about them on April 20th but didn't hear anything back, so I hope everyone is okay with that decision. Today a proposal was introduced for a new committee to be formed at Omni Commons to value and protect the safety and interests of BIPOC/Non-Men. this is the original proposal in PDF form: https://omnicommons.org/pipermail/consensus/attachments/20220505/ab900701/a… this is an editable "cryptpad" and we are requested to "please leave comments in red" https://cryptpad.fr/pad/#/2/pad/edit/6IhZqwyXxN6CrEvtiljmnqTa/ actually this is a cryptpad copy of their document just for sudoroom, and I will forward our discussion to Rafiq to integrate our input. Other collectives are asking questions too, so if you want to be more engaged in the discussion, please join the [omni-consensus] list! But definitely make discussion here in the sudoroom list and get engaged. If Sudoroom members have concerns or objections, we need to communicate them promptly and work toward agreeable amedments. It is not an option to simply reject the proposal, but rather if you have specific concerns then we need to work with each other to address those concerns and come up with something agreeable. -jake ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Yardena Cohen <yardenack(a)gmail.com> Hey all, I'm boosting this email with a new subject line so that it's clear to readers - this contains an important new proposal!!! Brief summary: this proposal forms a congress of BIPOC and non-men from all Omni's groups, who then elect a small committee which has its own seat on the board, its own delegate, and a few specific powers related to addressing racism and sexism. This is an important step towards making omni representative and accountable! This finally begins to put our Statement of Solidarity into action! ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: rafiq.ali <rafiq.ali(a)protonmail.com> Date: Thu, May 5, 2022 at 12:16 PM To: <consensus(a)lists.omnicommons.org> I added a little note at the beginning on our proposal and the events from 2 weeks ago. Happy to provide a short statement. In general, I appreciate the apologies made and think this can be a growing opportunity to forge a stronger collective. If it's possible, we can open discussion on the proposal this week if enough delegates have had a chance to review with the idea of approving at the next delegate meeting (or worst case, the one after). As mentioned earlier, we are proposing the creation of a safe space Committee (see attached). We appreciate and accept all feedback/comments/concerns. In struggle, Rafiq CLP

1 year, 4 months

Seeking old school Video camera or CRT with composite / rca

by James Sundquist

Hey all, I'm looking for RCA / Composite / BNC gear for a video diy project. Wondering if you might have: - a small CRT monitor (less than 10" would be amazing) with composite or BNC - camcorder of some kind with yellow composite This sort of gear was normal back in the VCR days. I've been digging yellow composite cables out of ewaste. Any guidance appreciated! Composite - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Composite_video BNC - https://www.wiringo.com/bnc-cable.html

1 year, 5 months

[omni-consensus] FIRST DRAFT PROPOSAL: Village of Love

by Jake

Hi Sudoroom members, We will have to send our delegate (me) to the delegates' meeting in two weeks with a position on the following proposal to operate a day center in the basement of Omni, as described here: https://omnicommons.org/pipermail/consensus/attachments/20220505/d539bbca/a… When I first heard about this idea, I didn't think it would be practical, but having been in the delegates' meeting and tonight having heard directly from Joey who is leading this operation, I'm confident that it will be a positive use of the space, and in line with the common values that Omni collectives share. Also, this proposal will significantly increase the chances that we'll not lose the building in 210 days when the baloon mortgage comes due, as the money coming in from Village Of Love will help us present as a viable operation to banks considering giving us a loan. I know we don't want to make decisions based purely on money, or purely because we want to keep the Omni, so I think it's great that this proposal seems to me like it's going to be a good thing. If sudoroom members have specific questions or concerns about this proposal, speak up now so that we can start the process of addressing them. If nobody has anything to say about it, like what happened with MOP, I will represent that Sudoroom is in favor of this proposal Forwarded below is some context, and a link to the meeting notes from the latest delegates' meeting discussing this proposal. -jake ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Thu, 5 May 2022 21:54:56 -0700 From: Yardena Cohen <yardenack(a)gmail.com> To: consensus <consensus(a)lists.omnicommons.org> Subject: Re: [omni-consensus] FIRST DRAFT PROPOSAL: Village of Love Update: a few points were clarified at tonight's delegates meeting https://omnicommons.org/wiki/Event:2022/05/05_Delegates#vol VOL's initial proposal is to pay a total of $1800/mo beginning June 1, for these four existing basement rooms: 1) The former FYE room 2) The room next to that, currently used as FNB storage 3) The room next to that, formerly Liberated Lens 4) The larger enclosed space which joins all the above rooms For the first few months (June, July, August) VOL would also like to use the entrance hall during their operating hours (10-3 M-F). Their use would be compatible with the free store and with ANV. Once we finish building the new basement room (approved 4/21) they would like to pay $800/mo for that as well. Once all construction finishes in that area of the basement, they would also like to pay $400/mo to occupy and curate the open space adjacent to these two rooms. These could come as separate proposals, but it'd be good for delegates to agree to the broad outline if possible. At that point, their total would be $3000/month. On Thu, May 5, 2022 at 6:52 PM Yardena Cohen <yardenack(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > Hey folks, sorry this is last-minute and incomplete. Village of Love > folks have had a very busy week, but they've finally given us > something in writing. > > We still need to add details about specific use of space and money, > but this should start the conversation and give people an outline of > what VOL wants to do at omni! _______________________________________________ consensus mailing list consensus(a)lists.omnicommons.org https://omnicommons.org/lists/listinfo/consensus

1 year, 5 months

JS Thursdays tonight cancelled (unless someone else can host)

by Charles Hughes

Hey all! I am sick today so I should not come into the space. If anyone else can come "host" JS thursdays tonight that'd be rad. This is super short notice though so... Thanks, Charles

1 year, 5 months

Meeting summary for Weds. May 4

by Andrew R Gross

Last night's meeting was very productive. Here are the highlights: *1) Juliana is planning a Women & Non-binary Hack & Code night on Mondays.* She's going to tour the space next week to get familiar with it, and hopefully hold an event on Monday, May 16. If you're a woman or NB and you want to see more events like this, introduce yourself to Juliana and make a plan to stop by with friends! *2) Imma shared the confusion and frustration a new member collective joining Omni Commons felt *regarding the terms of their incorporation into Omni, and we discussed ways to improve that process. *3) Proposal: Code of Conduct* Since it was proposed that we adopt a new code of conduct and update our statements of purpose and values, there has been a lot of drafting, and the result looks pretty great: About - Sudo Room <https://sudoroom.org/wiki/About>. I proposed that we codify this draft as final. So if you want to object, do so, otherwise we'll adopt this text as official at the next meeting. *4) Laser cutting* Arthur and I are going to figure out how to use the laser cutter. Join in if you want to learn too! Details here: Big red laser cutter - Sudo Room <https://sudoroom.org/wiki/Big_red_laser_cutter> *5) Show-N-Tell* I made Frenchie's cat flag from the show "Our Flag Means Death". I highly recommend it. It's funny and also makes for some incredible drama. It's also pretty fucking radical in some ways. Watch it so I have more people to talk about this with! *Notes:* Meeting Notes 2022-05-04 - Sudo Room <https://sudoroom.org/wiki/Meeting_Notes_2022-05-04> <https://sudoroom.org/wiki/Meeting_Notes_2022-05-04> *Andrew R Gross, (he/him)* 412.657.5332 - shrad.org <http://www.shrad.org>

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