I have the November newsletter up!
https://sudoroom.org/november-at-sudoroom/
Do you have any interesting projects, things about town or things to share?
They would help our blog!
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Romy Ilano
romy(a)snowyla.com
We definitely need more monetary engagement! We are not making enough money
each month to keep up with rent.
If you're reading this, please check on your monthly payment subscription!
Even $30/mo is a huge improvement over what we're getting now!
https://sudoroom.org/humans
if you have trouble logging into your account just create a new one or email
me if you need a password reset - i'm not sure if the automatic reset email
function is working.
you can also setup an automatic PayPal payment from your own end, our paypal
link is here:
https://sudoroom.org/donate
-jake
On Sun, 3 Nov 2024, Romy Ilano via sudo-discuss wrote:
> Are we around Thanksgiving week? i updated the sudoroom lu.ma calendars
>
> https://lu.ma/sudoroom
>
> will be adding themes, they seem to help a bit with vibe.
>
> Have we thought about promoting ourselves as a low cost hackerspace? I'm
> hearing prices for similar (though more organized and cleaner hackerspace
> =P) and the memberships are running $150-200 minimum. Which is fair! just
> that we are a nice alternative and are community oriented.
>
>
>
> =============================
>
> Romy Ilano
> romy(a)snowyla.com
>
Are we around Thanksgiving week? i updated the sudoroom lu.ma calendars
https://lu.ma/sudoroom
will be adding themes, they seem to help a bit with vibe.
Have we thought about promoting ourselves as a low cost hackerspace? I'm
hearing prices for similar (though more organized and cleaner hackerspace
=P) and the memberships are running $150-200 minimum. Which is fair! just
that we are a nice alternative and are community oriented.
=============================
Romy Ilano
romy(a)snowyla.com
---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: Valerie Jameson <valerie(a)thecalli.org>
Date: Tue, Oct 29, 2024, 9:08 AM
Subject: Roof Renovation Starting TODAY
To: omnidelegates <omnidelegates(a)googlegroups.com>
Cc: Patrik D'haeseleer <patrikd(a)gmail.com>, <cultlabsboard(a)googlegroups.com>
Hi everyone,
After some uncertainty the roofers arrived today at 8:30 am and are
starting on the 48th street corner. Closest to CCL and the disco room. They
will be moving clockwise throughout the building in sections. Most of the
tear down is happening in the next 72 hours and the entire project is
slated to last two weeks. They will wrap up daily by 4-5 pm.
They have a 4 person crew : Cleaver is the Forman, Marcelo, (another
person) and David as the Project Manager.
They are using the neighboring properties' parking spaces to fit their
equipment. I have yet to speak with their Project Manager this morning, but
will get end of day updates starting today.
*Roof work preparation:*
- Avoid parking on Shattuck
- Discourage folks from hanging out outside
- Remove hanging items and things on walls
- Be cautious and move items that are stored too close to one another
that can crash -bump against each other due to unavoidable vibration during
tear off
- Consider wrapping items in a protective material.
- Secure items in bins/boxes that are sensitive to dust
- Place tarps or plastic sheeting to avoid debris and dust falling on
personal property
- Consider wearing an K95 grade mask or higher to avoid inhaling any
toxins from chipped paint etc.
I will be on site early today and tomorrow to offer support to groups that
need it. Feel free to reach out to me on Slack or email to get in touch.
--
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Property Manager - 4799 Shattuck Avenue
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Hi Sudoers:
Some of you might be interested in this Nonprofit Software Development
Summit Nov 20-22 at Preservation Park:
https://aspirationtech.org/events/devsummit24
Cheers, -Peter
This takedown request seems legit, and the link to our wordpress checks out to
such an image. So we have to take the image down.
It seems to have gone up in July. Here's the link
https://sudoroom.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/image.jpeg
maybe we can use a different picture of Octavia Butler instead.
does anyone know how to take this image down from our site?
-jake
---------- Forwarded message ----------
Date: Mon, 28 Oct 2024 22:24:43 +0000 (UTC)
From: Alice Arnold <TDN147293(a)phototakedown.com>
Reply-To: Alice Arnold <alice(a)a2studio.org>
To: info(a)sudoroom.org
Cc: Alice Arnold <alice(a)a2studio.org>
Subject: [sudo-info] Takedown Notice TDN147293
info(a)sudoroom.org
VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL
Reference: TDN147293
Date: October 28th, 2024
Dear Sir or Madam;
My name is Alice Arnold. Your website is displaying, or a website that your company is hosting, is infringing on a copyright-protected image that I am the legal rights owner of. This image was copied onto your servers without my permission.
The original image, titled ‘octavia butler los angeles 1999 2000px’, to which I own the exclusive copyrights, can be found at:
https://a2studio.org/alice-arnold-photography/
The unauthorized and infringing copy is located at:
https://sudoroom.org/events/hackerspace-roaming-art-walk-walking-meetup/
The image is hosted at:
https://sudoroom.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/image.jpeg
Additional Notes: Your site is using my image without permission and without credit. This is an illegal use as per copyright law. Take the image off your site and off of your servers.
This email constitutes an official notification of the infringement and my legal request that you immediately remove or disable access to the infringing material, and ensure that the user refrains from any unauthorized use or sharing of my copyrighted materials in the
future. Additionally, I request that the removed link state the following: "This content has been removed due to copyright infringement."
If you are hosting the image for another party, I request that you immediately notify the infringer of this notice, inform them of their duty to remove the infringing material immediately, ensure the material is removed, and notify them to cease any further posting of
infringing material to your server in the future.
Under Section 512(c) of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (“DMCA”), you are to expediently remove the infringing work upon receipt of this notice. The Online Copyright Infringement Liability Limitation Act may grant service providers immunity from liability so long
as it investigates and corrects this copyright violation in a timely manner. Noncompliance may result in the loss of your statutory immunity for the infringement under the Act.
Should your company fail to comply, in a timely manner, I will consider taking legal action.
I have a good faith belief that use of the copyrighted materials described above as allegedly infringing is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law. The information provided in the notification is accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Nothing in this notification shall serve as a waiver of any rights or remedies, of myself, with respect to this alleged infringement, all of which are expressly reserved.
I swear, under penalty of perjury, that I am the copyright owner or am authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed.
Please send me a prompt response indicating the actions that you have taken to resolve this matter, making sure to reference ‘TDN147293’ in your response.
Regards,
Alice Arnold (by electronic signature)
alice(a)a2studio.org
New York, NY, 10002 United States[open?upn=u001.yp4Y8aJYiJopUkwHaIgPH5-2BSOTdPJbCjG3POwVGdcVtYc6Cc0t4K7zATHQQcUcXPH-2FZqsx9s78GeFuGl38AzAaoBhi86oQhQtV1zov4qJRqp7NZ9nah2gFyZ0B82MIFB7b7lpDafxdg-2FRcRpVO3mB5UzrOBYneMWnBf7H4zegroQ-2F1mgfxOkXXqvb-2BdgMoPCogg2deDMDF-2B1p9dhQZ4QXgSjAh8PfPPheP6K4hvH-2BLxIYO
KxxezlRnRAwdOYAhwR]
I just found my old Misfit Shine, an activity tracker from around 10 years
ago. All its apps appear to be down. Does anybody know how to decode
bluetooth signals, maybe we can get step data off of the thing and start
using it again?
Does anyone know of a wiki or something of defunct fitness gadgets and
their open-source life support? lf such projects exist in the world? Maybe
there are things for really popular old fitness trackers but I don't think
the Misfit Shine ever got much traction lol.
I used to wear my Shine in a beautiful sacred-geometry-looking necklace
peripheral and I'd check it kinda like a pocketwatch. It doesn't have a
display, but it could tell you the time and your % progress to your daily
step goal via tiny little LED dots around the edge. It is a svelte little
thing. Swarovski even did a collab to make a crystal version plus sparkly
bracelets for it. I was the target market for such a gadget and probably
the only one. lol
Hi all,
Jake and I have been in talks for a while, and despite Berkeley room
bookings being in the air still, could we confirm a time (or multiple) to
bus over Stupid Hackathon attendees? Tentative site is:
stupidhacks.csua.berkeley.edu and tentative date is November 17 (one-day
for now, probably a sequel second semester that will be longer)
Best Regards,
--
Ethan Hu (he series)
ASUC Senator
412 Eshleman Hall | Berkeley, CA 94720
Associated Students of the University of California <http://www.asuc.org>
ethanhu(a)berkeley.edu
Hi everyone,
Please read over the attached lease we signed with the new building owners,
CALLI.
CALLI recently asked us to list who our "Designated Individuals" will be.
It looks like they are asking for up to 6 people, 3 with "extended access"
from 9pm-12pm and 3 with 24 hr access.
Until we choose "designated individuals" and work out the side door access
with CALLI, *we are limited to using the building only during open hours
from 7am-9pm (7 days a week). *
It makes sense to me to have these spots open to those who host events and
those who can be on call in case of emergency.
One other change is that we should no longer be going into spaces outside
of Sudo Room, bathroom, or passageways unless there is a public event or we
get an ok from CALLI first. The sewing lab downstairs is also closed at the
moment, since CC does not yet have a lease for the space.
Happy to share more if needed!
Paige
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oculus_Rift_S
Can anyone make use of this? I have one in box I would like to donate. But
I know you already have a lot of stuff.
Anyways I'll bring it by tonight.
Thomas
Hello everyone,
The Chaos Communications Congress (CCC) is happening again this year between December 27th and 30th in Hamburg. Does Sudo Room want to apply to get early bird tickets? If so, we need to request them ASAP by emailing 38C3-tickets(a)cccv.de
Context
The CCC have implemented a system by which "chaos community members" (e.g. hackerspace organizers, etc) can apply for vouchers. These vouchers allow community members to purchase tickets before the main sale dates. If used, the vouchers regenerate every 24 hours; this allows regional hackerspaces to buy tickets early-bird tickets to the main sale, with some rate limiting applied. Note that tickets are likely to sell out very fast during the main sale dates in November.
As far as I'm aware, Sudo Room was not awarded such a voucher by the CCC admins. However, we should be able to apply for one, as per their documentation:
> If you are part of a group (local CCC group, hackerspace from all over the world, etc.) that has not received any vouchers yet and you think you should get a voucher, please email us as soon as possible at 38C3-tickets [at] cccv [dot] de. It does not hurt to ask, and if we forgot you or agree that you should receive vouchers, we can only help you if we know it early on.
Note the suggestion to contact CCC early. They announced this voucher system on 2024-10-17. The voucher pre-sale period started yesterday (2024-10-22) so we should contact them soon if people want a good chance of getting tickets!
I hope everyone is doing well otherwise! See you at CCC this year, maybe!
Spicy
References
CCC ticket sale docs: https://tickets.events.ccc.de/38c3/docs/
Blog post announcing sale: https://events.ccc.de/en/2024/10/17/38c3-presale-modus-operandi/
ticket sale page: https://tickets.events.ccc.de/38c3/
Does anyone have Halloween costume photos I can use as promos?
I just video’s a plucky young dad who is making a Halloween costume for his kids! I know we have google photos so I’ll dig in there but if anyone has any Halloween costumes that are hackerspace oriented I’d love it!
Sent from my iPad
Hi Sudoers:
Now that the Free Store has to pay rent: can we design some sort of
donation apparatus for them that can accept money but is not easily
pilfered? My initial thought is some sort of large free-standing but
heavy plastic tube structure (e.g.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dorade_box) but I'm open to other ideas.
Bonus points: add some sort of fun sound as in this youtube video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cbEKAwCoCKw
We could make these for sudoroom and the fabric and textile area too.
Anyone else interested in working on this? -Peter
Hey folks we're getting emails asking about sudoroom for halloween
costumes. this is a great opportunity to promote sudoroom for halloween
costumes! It's coming up quickly!
Does anyone have any past examples of halloween outfits they've made? I can
throw it up on the website
*Romy Mimi Ilano*
*romy.ilano(a)gmail.com <romy.ilano(a)gmail.com>*
=============================
Romy Ilano
romy(a)snowyla.com
Sudoroom needs people to volunteer for administrative tasks! Including the
new nonprofit organization being formed, and more importantly, for
communicating with members and reminding them (you) to pay your monthly
dues!
We also have a backlog of membership applications which need attention,
formally approving those who have three endorsements and no blocks, and
reminding the others to get one or two more endorsements so they can be
complete.
If you've been enjoying sudoroom but haven't applied for membership yet,
now's the time!
1. join this list (if you haven't already)
https://sudoroom.org/lists/postorius/lists/sudo-discuss.sudoroom.org/
2. sign up for monthly payments at https://sudoroom.org/humans
3. apply for membership by answering three simple questions and getting
three endorsements:
https://sudoroom.org/membership
-jake
Just got back from Tokyo it was great the fulfillment of a lifetime dreams
Anyway, tangentially related has anyone here tried to build their own Tamagotchi or Pokémon 😎
Sent from my iPhone
I know where there a bunch of these, but they're a little bit deprecated.
https://www.sparkfun.com/products/retired/13787
Does anyone think there's a good project that could be made with these things,
that could be offered as a kit for people to build during a class at Sudoroom?
Maybe some sort of music making thing, or an art piece that makes patterns
onto an old monitor? It's a very powerful computer, in an arduino form
factor.
-jake
this message came into another list, does anyone want a blender that probably
needs cleaning (i'm guessing the smell is that food got into the motor?)
-jake
---------- Forwarded message ----------
Date: Sun, 29 Sep 2024 17:46:55 -0700
From: Erika Weinheimer <erika.weinheimer(a)icloud.com>
Subject: Blender for repair donation?
Hi!
I have a blender that’s *mostly* working. It works but smells of burning rubber, so likely something that is an easy repair.
Would y’all be interested in a donation of this?
I was luckily able to upgrade, and don’t want to throw the old one out.
Let me know and I’m happy to drop it off at Omni Commons.
Thanks,
Erika
https://lu.ma/wd747lxq
Folks there's a great event on September 21st - do go! it looks like it's
going to be awesome!!!!!
*Common Tools for Common Socio-Environmental Problems
<https://sudoroom.org/announcing-a-hybrid-skill-sharing-event-common-tools-f…>*
*An hybrid event for skill-sharing and knowledge exchange*
How can we help each other make sense and respond to pressing
socio-technical-and-environmental problems?
Looking in our past and present we can find collaborative tools,
approaches, and sociocultural practices to answer this question. Join us
for an evening of presentations, skill-sharing workshops, and artistic
performances at Sudoroom, your friendly neighborhood hackerspace!
*!!! Donations will be requested to help support the community space and
the artists !!!*
*Format:*
Hybrid with in-person and online presentations
*ABSTRACTS*
*Paths to assistive technology: Repair & DIY, Right to Repair, and Reverse
Engineering*
by *Liz Henry*
*There is a lot of home-grown wisdom in disabled communities about
adapting or making "assistive tech" - things like wheelchair modifications,
small devices that make life easier. And there are inventors---often
disabled inventors---creating super complicated devices as well. There are
also books, papers, and research with plans for DIY assistive tech.
Grassroots Open Assistive Tech aims to collect, preserve, and propagate
that info and encourage the use of open licensing to make ecosystems for
building & sharing so that more people can get the adaptive equipment they
need!*
*Community Digital Territories: Baobáxia*
*by Vince - Casa de Cultura Tainã / Rede Mocambos*
*“The idea comes from the Baobab, an African tree that lives for thousands
of years and symbolically represents the collective memory of the
territory. Baobáxia is the union of baobabs with galaxies. Galaxies of
memories of community territories, on the Baobab Route, on the Path of the
Stars..” Baobab is a network of mucuas, computers with free software,
GNU/Linux, operating on the community network through the local Wi-Fi, even
without internet. The mucuas host different galaxies of knowledge and
digital applications such as collections, maps, blogs. All mocambolas can
share their knowledge in the form of audio, videos, articles, documents,
images, maps and soon much more. The knowledge of each mucua can be
synchronized with the others, over the internet or on the local network
through mobile mucuas. A mucua can be a very robust computer, like Madiba,
which is located at the Community Data Center of the Tainã Cultural Center,
or even a simple USB stick. This way, knowledge is maintained in our
territories and shared on our networks. Baobáxia is created by Rede
Mocambos, a collaboration between quilombolas, indigenous peoples,
Nartisans, and artists from all over Brazil and beyond.*
*The WBSW (Wheelchair Battery Spot Welder)*
*by Criptastic Hacker*
*An eco-soluton to reporposing batteries for useful projects! Every year,
many thousands of large lead-acid batteries from wheelchairs are discarded
to landfill because they don't offer enough torque for the motors to push a
human across city blocks, or even around the house. However, these
batteries still have a lot of instantaneous JUICE to create--- sparks! *
*This project repurposes my old wheelchair batteries into a fully
functional portable spot welder. With spot welding, you can repurpose EVEN
MOAR by taking recycled laptop and car Li-ion and LifePo cells and creating
new packs from them -- for your DIY projects like robots, outdoor sound
systems, and so much moar! *
*It's reporposing batteries to repurpose batteries. And since the materials
used in batteries are some of the most toxic to our planet and have major
health and worker rights issues around the materials mining for them,
getting the most life out of them possible - and de-investing from that
industry - is very good for both people and the planet.*
*Resisting Contextual Collapse: How an Internet of Places (iPlaces) can
help Field Stations and Marine Labs Operationalize FAIR and CARE Principles
for Environmental Sustainability and Social Justice*
by Erin Robinson & Neil Davies
*Research stations help scientists gather data at source and witness the
resilience and fragility of our planet firsthand. Despite their role in
understanding the complex physical, biogeochemical, ecological, social, and
economic interactions that constitute place, station contributions and
those of the local community often remain unrecognized. Metadata describing
the samples/data they help originate is too easily stripped or lost as
value is added downstream. To fight this “contextual collapse,” we present
a new publishing platform (iPlaces) that empowers investigators to publish
descriptions of their field projects (marker papers) in a station journal,
providing each project with a landing page and a digital object identifier.
Through the familiar manuscript review process (with the station director
acting as editor), iPlaces introduces a way to layer ethical, legal,
social, and scientific metadata to field research. Part of a collaborative
ecosystem, iPlaces links and leverages a suite of online services (e.g.,
GEOME, ORCID, DataCite, iSamples, Local Contexts), promoting their uptake
in place-based research. In this talk, I will focus on our recent work with
Local Contexts, where iPlaces enables a station to issue ‘notices’ for a
proposed project, thus initiating dialogue with local communities and
combatting “parachute science”. Communities can then issue ‘labels’, a form
of social metadata (e.g., Prior Informed Consent), to projects and their
downstream field samples/data, helping to operationalize CARE as well as
FAIR data principles. As data and samples move downstream, value-added
products are linked automatically through the global open science
infrastructure, ensuring the connection back to place (the station and its
associated communities). iPlaces thus positions stations as crucial
partners connecting nature and communities to the global research
enterprise, supporting scientific discovery and environmental stewardship
in the service of people, places, and planet. *
*Community Science Air Quality Monitoring for Environmental Justice *
by José Ramon Becerra Vera
*Open hardware and community science provide populations overburdened by
pollution with the tools, knowledge, and data to advocate for environmental
justice. Communities are often the first to notice pollution in their homes
and neighborhoods. Yet, they are frequently excluded from scientific
research that follows initial reports of smells, tastes, and health
symptoms. This disconnect misses the opportunity to teach communities about
pollution while neglecting local experiences that could help understand
exposure, identify toxic sources and high concentrations, and contribute to
environmental science. Implementing open technologies like DIY air monitors
in community science can teach and empower participants as experts in
instrumentation, data, and analysis and enable communities to explore
research questions shaped by their unique experiences. Open hardware allows
pollution-affected communities to harness their lived experiences, newly
developed expertise and collected environmental data to drive meaningful
environmental justice efforts.*
*Air Quality*
by Eseibio Halliday aka "The Revolutionary Eseibio The Automatic"
*Rap song written by Eseibio will be performed live to close the event.*
After all the presentations, we will continue on with a free-form
skill-sharing / hacking session until it is time to catch the last train
home. Join us!
*Who:*
- Valerie (trust framework for science-community collaborations), Oregon
State University (*TBD*)
- Jose (air quality / open hardware), Purdue University
- Vince (community digital territories *Baobáxia), Casa Tainã *Rede Mocambos
- Erin (community data / open data), Metadata Game Changers REMOTE
- Liz Henry (diy wheelchair stuff), Grassroots Open Assistive Tech
- Criptastic Hacker (Build a spot welder from an old wheelchair battery)
REMOTE
- Masi (Cybersecurity for the Environment / How we moved from the Fidonet
Era, Mascanc.net <http://mascanc.net/>) REMOTE
- Eseibio Halliday (environmentally conscious rap artist)
- LF (host)
*Organization:*
SEEKCommons project
Sudoroom community members
*Romy Mimi Ilano*
*romy.ilano(a)gmail.com <romy.ilano(a)gmail.com>*
I am checking if the Sudo Room received info about a member being banned
from Omni Commons.
Sierk was banned by a Food Not Bombs member yesterday and the ban went into
effect immediately for the whole Omni building.
Highlighted information of Sierk being banned by FNB member:
"Sierk - I think not making Omni your home and being open to receiving
proper medic care will help you.*
*- It would be better if you don't repeat the dishonesty in your response
to volunteers so they can better help you.**- Please remove all your
belongings and yourself from the building.* *You
are no longer welcome in the space due to the numerous concerns
mentioned.**- Currently there are no mediations nor restorative
justice planned (from
me anyway) since it may be too late, we didn't prioritize the incidents
when it first occurred.*
*-If you can, do some reflecting and reach out to whoever you feel
comfortable speaking with.*"
[ebfnb] Sierk update*Toan Nguyen* guqinone at gmail.com
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Hi all,
*I have concerns on Sierk volunteering within EBFNB.*
*I think the concerns are serious enough that Sierk no longer be part of
East Bay Food Not Bombs and Omni for the time being.*
*EB PREC / CALLI will have issues with Sierk inhabiting the building.*
*The lax atmosphere at Omni enables individuals taking advantage...*
*...Sierk's disregard and disrespect of the communal spaces around Omni is
an ongoing problem for years. We have been following up and the results
were more negative and dishonesty from him.*
*Below are updates and concerns:*
- On Tuesday August 20th, the Tuesday and Friday WFM (Bay & Harrison
Oakland) pick up crew agreed to stop donations going to Omni's food
giveaway on Tuesday / Friday that Sierk coordinated.
- On Thursday September 5th, I have asked Sierk to stop handling EBFNB
donations and he agreed.
- I'm also asking Sierk to stop welcoming people who are not a part of Omni
to go in our fridge downstairs and help themselves on their own. I found
out on Friday (Sept. 6) after two people were seen doing that and they told
me Sierk gave them permission.
There was no communication from Sierk to any EBFNB volunteers or Omni
members.
(My leniency reached its limit from this)
*The concerns are:*
*- Food handling from Sierk are unkempt, unsanitary, unhygienic body and
foul body odor.*
*- Sierk never proposed the food giveaway event (on Tues / Fri) to neither
Omni or EBFNB for a discussion and approval.* *Despite several request and
suggestions to do so.*
*- Non communicative and irresponsible and disrespectful with food
donations and usage of EBFNB spaces and in other areas at Omni.*
*Recently there were hundreds of pounds of food (grains stored in the
kitchen) that had to be discarded that he accepted and not taking
responsibility for it. Leaving it out that attracted rats, and volunteers
to deal with.*
*Smelly soiled clothing of his were found in the corners of the kitchen.*
*This was addressed to him and he disregarded it.*
*- Inappropriate and erratic behaviors towards volunteers.*
*Includes talking down to and shouting at people.*
*There's a video footage (taken by an Omni member) of Sierk shouting at a
new EBFNB volunteer. She disengaged and walked away.*
*His angry behavior is a pattern towards volunteers including myself last
Thursday the 29th.*
*- M**ade decisions that risks the building and people in it to harm.
Includes allowing known problematic persons in (that are not members of any
groups at Omni).*
*- Disregard multiple requests to not sleep inside Omni, not cleaning up
after usage of space.*
*Sierk sleeps in Omni sitting up on his desk area and when approached he
says he is working (non Omni or collectives related) on his laptop late
into the night or all nighters. His leg is swelling up as a suspected
result of habitual sleeping while sitting up.*
*- Rejected several offers from different people to assist in getting
proper medical care. Have been self diagnosing his body as a "medical
condition" and using it as a reason for behavior.*
*- P**rior violent verbal interactions at volunteers. Was never held
accountable or acknowledged wrong doings and tried to justify his actions
(and believable to some volunteers...)*
*This preventable harm resulted in several upset volunteers that are afraid
and hurt to quit EBFNB and not going to Omni specifically to avoid him.*
*This is not an exhaustive list and there are proof for all the concerns
and claims.*
*The concerns has negatively affected collectives and the spaces in the
building; Liberated Lens, Sacred Maker Arts Collective, individuals at
Omni, and volunteers within EBFNB.*
*The organizations, individuals, and volunteers has put in their numerous
complaints and it was addressed without a sustained helpful solution,
acknowledgement, or accountability from EBFNB.*
*I foresee new complaints to us from the new entity that will soon manage /
be responsible to the building begining this week.*
*On Friday they discovered another person who appears to be sleeping in a
part of the building:*
*" *He said he was not sleeping there, and would be leaving at 6pm after
doing some sewing. I hope my concern is unfounded, but it definitely looked
like he might be staying there. When I asked what collective he was a part
of he said he was with CC. There were also some cats with him.
Since CALLI doesn’t own the property yet I can’t really take any action. I
am hopeful he does leave by 6pm today, but wanted to alert you delegates
since until Monday or Tuesday you are still responsible for the building. I
would appreciate if you could make your best non-violent efforts to ensure
that space is vacant by the time CALLI does take ownership and
responsibility for the space. *"*
The person mentioned above is not Sierk. I'm sharing this to share a sense
of how the building will be managed.
I have been patiently following up throughout the years and was
unsuccessful in my attempts to remedy the situation.
There are others that have been trying to help without success. We had a
help Sierk committee that was created this mid year that included several
of us: Ron, Helen, Joe, Judith and I.
I have not shared updates to this email list since a couple of volunteers
(Judith, Ron) requested I don't do that or even mention his name. Our
attempts to support failed and we need to update / reach out to the larger
group.
*Sierk - I think not making Omni your home and being open to receiving
proper medic care will help you.*
*- It would be better if you don't repeat the dishonesty in your response
to volunteers so they can better help you.*
*- Please remove all your belongings and yourself from the building.* *You
are no longer welcome in the space due to the numerous concerns mentioned.*
*- Currently there are no mediations nor restorative justice planned (from
me anyway) since it may be too late, we didn't prioritize the incidents
when it first occurred.*
*-If you can, do some reflecting and reach out to whoever you feel
comfortable speaking with.*
Compassion differs from pity. Pitying Sierk isn't helping him or us in any
space, it doesn't address solutions but provides a temporary sense of
relief such as bringing him clean clothes and food regularly and not
laundry / food service that he can attend to himself (the clothes begins to
soiled in corners and food accumulates and spoils in the upstairs fridge).
Pity prolongs the problems and makes it difficult for the person to grow
out of the accustomed unhealthy lifestyle.
All - Please refrain (especially those who do not frequent Omni to have
enough understanding) from reacting to my message. We can have
conversations and talk about it further for details and context, which I
can be open to share more.
If a fluid meeting is necessary I can set up a video call where we can all
interact in a timely manner and see each other.
Thanks,
Toan
On Fri, Apr 12, 2024, 6:52 PM Judith Gips <yipslsquirrel2 at gmail.com
<https://omnicommons.org/lists/listinfo/ebfnb>> wrote:
>* Thank you for keeping us posted.
*>>* Has Sierk tried Suitcase Clinic? great all volunteer program that includes
*>* physicians, podiatrists, chiropractors, and more.
*>>* I can buy some soap, shampoo etc and maybe some clothing.
*>>* On Fri, Apr 12, 2024 at 4:30 PM Ron Weisberg <ronwei at yahoo.com
<https://omnicommons.org/lists/listinfo/ebfnb>> wrote:
*>>>* Hi all, Toan, Sierk and I met Friday afternoon as follow up on hygiene
*>>* and food handling. Here’s what I have observed and shared with Toan and
*>>* Sierk:
*>>>>* 1. Overall hygiene seems better, less odor and generally better body and
*>>* clothes cleanliness
*>>>>* 2. Reduced handling of food by Sierk; I am there at 12:30 on Fridays to
*>>* sort the food donations. (We are still looking for Tuesday help.)
*>>>>* 3. Sierk has relocated to another part of OMNI, so no longer in proximity
*>>* to the collectives which have complained.
*>>>>* HELP STILL NEEDED
*>>>>* 1. Sierk needs help with laundry and bathing (has a few options but needs
*>>* more)
*>>>>* 2. Needs more clothes; at least another change of shirt, trousers and
*>>* jacket and socks. Perhaps someone could take him shopping. Shirt and
*>>* Jacket size = x-large; trousers = 38X34; shoe = 12.
*>>>>* 3. Needs medical attention to his lower leg persistent skin problem;
*>>* complicated by possibility any free service will end up being billed to a
*>>* third party, who has assisted in the past; Sierk does not want this.
*>>>>* Please contact Sierk directly if you can help.
*>>>>* Ron
*>>>>>>
Hey folks - the not so fun stuff!
Whenever you have a creative space like SudoRoom, there are risks. However
without the risks, you cannot have the rewards, and we certainly have
something different from more corporately run creative spaces.
I ran into a problem with two rats Thursday morning - I am against banning
or killing rats, but they do their best to cause mischief, distract, and
hijack a lot of good things from happening!
I think the problem was in ignoring the issue (my fault) and also not being
more disciplined. So I made sure to take out the trash. Someone had left
some rotting fruit out the past few days, and had avoided the problem - I
was one of those people!
There has been rotting fruit on the SudoRoom table. Usually this isn't a
problem during tuesday or Monday when there is a large group of cool people
together in one place, but when a few cool people go to the space alone
outside of those days - you're bound to run into rats!
I realize I was part of the problem and cleaned house, and the rotting
fruit is now in the trash.
Anyway on a brighter note: here are some notes from the last few sessions
of cofee and whiteboarding - it was really great divorcing algorithms from
soulless and ineffective youtube videos to become something delightfcul!
https://sudoroom.org/coffee-and-algorithms-bringing-the-soul-back/
rats are people too, and I don't want to kill them, but the
unneecesary drama they bring can be probably quarantined. we are thinking
of creating separate rat cages to sandbox these creatures to make the space
safer for godo things... who knows? we'll figure it out!
=============================
Romy Ilano
romy(a)snowyla.com
-
Sign up on our lu.ma/sudoroom <https://lu.ma/sudoroom> site – we are
leaving Meetup.com!
- 9/16 Monday 7-9pm - Women & Non-Binary Night: Female Audio Pioneers,
Open Source AI, & hardware & analog audio hacking
https://lu.ma/vpk792rm
- 9/17 Tuesday 2-11:59? pm - https://lu.ma/3bil71hs Open media lab
- 9/17 Tuesday 8-??? https://lu.ma/d3dxxksx Hardware hack night :
theme of hidden potential!
- 9/21 Saturday - 7pm https://lu.ma/wd747lxq Common Tools for Common
Socio-Environmental Problems! (hybrid)
Hardware hack night is a nice reminder that there are millions or of people
out there who are not living up to their potential. Whether they are
inventors or geniuses or people who love to cook really cool soups, how can
we create a world in which more people are able to reach their potential?
Theme: Hidden Potential
<https://sudoroom.org/events/hardware-hack-night-2024-09-17/>
There are millions of brilliant minds held back by lack of opportunities
and circumstance who have potential on this Earth. We focus on many people
who have overcome barriers to reach their potential and enrich the lives
around us, especially in the areas of engineering, mathematics and the arts!
William Kakwumba
<https://calltolead.dartmouth.edu/stories/difference-between-idea-and-opport…>
"*William Kamkwamba ’14 built a wind turbine to bring power to his village.
Now he’s powering up an innovation center for Malawi’s youth." - **Call to
lead
<https://calltolead.dartmouth.edu/stories/difference-between-idea-and-opport…>*
The inventor William Kakwumba had to drop out of school during famine, but
he ended up persisting, seeking out books from a local library and
inventing a windmill to provide power for his village in Malawi. He went on
to attend university abroad and inspire inventors around the world by
creating innovation centers for underprivileged youth.
=============================
Romy Ilano
romy(a)snowyla.com
I wrestled these photos (just kidding) and am trying to get more
interesting details from Carl - but does anyone have any photos of visiting
other hackerspaces as a delegate of sudoroom?
https://sudoroom.org/sudoroom-visit-nyc-resistor/
These are so cute! Carl, tell us more! These are nice to share on the blog.
=============================
Romy Ilano
romy(a)snowyla.com
Hey folks, Thursday morning my coffee & algorithms session with other
people were disrupted by two rats. I accept the rats as an acceptable risk,
because it's great to share creativity and food. However. I figured out
what was up and instead of getting embroiled in more rat drama I quickly
disentangled myself and quarantined the session.
It was important for me to take some rotting fruit out and toss it out, and
not entertain any of the rat nonsense.
In the future we might be able to sequester the rats in their own space,
and then folks who want to create can go in separate areas. Rats have
feelings too! I've had a lot of fun at hackerspaces over the year, but
ignoring the problem isn't the solution, and we are always going to have to
accept the reality of rats if we want to have community.
https://sudoroom.org/coffee-and-algorithms-bringing-the-soul-back/
keep on learning folks!
*Romy Mimi Ilano*
*romy.ilano(a)gmail.com <romy.ilano(a)gmail.com>*
4799 Shattuck is now deeded to the Land Liberation Institute. There were
also four leases recorded - one of which was a lease to Sudo Mesh.
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Who are you, Edwin ? Why do you keep emailing me privately ?
What is your agenda ? I asked if you are a member of the Sudo Room.
Did you read the forwarded email from the Food Not Bombs volunteer
that described what Sierk has been doing to people? Can a Sudo Room verify
who this is ?
*On Wed, Sep 11, 2024 at 2:19 PM Edwinsaurus <plutosaurus(a)gmail.com
<plutosaurus(a)gmail.com>> wrote:*
> *On what evidence is your statement about Sierk abusing women based?*
>
> *
Ash
> On Wed, Sep 11, 2024, 12:25 PM Ashley T <ashleydurdenclub(a)gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>>
>> I know there have been many safety issues lately and I know that this
>>> person mistreats women. I want no part of that.
>>>
>>
>> I hope this answers your question about why I do not feel safe visiting
>> Sudo, Edwin.
>> Are you a member of Sudo Room ?
>> Is there a meeting tonight ?
>>
>>>
>>
>>
>> *On Wed, Sep 11, 2024, 11:16 Edwinsaurus <plutosaurus(a)gmail.com
>> <plutosaurus(a)gmail.com>> wrote:*
>>
>> *Why don't you feel safe? *
>>
>>
>>
>> - Ash
>>
>>
>>
>> On Wed, Sep 11, 2024, 11:12 AM Ashley T via sudo-discuss <
>>> sudo-discuss(a)sudoroom.org> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Thank you, I do wish to add that I will feel safer if this is acted
>>>> upon immediately though.
>>>>
>>>> - Ash
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> I am checking if the Sudo Room received info about a member being
>>>> banned from Omni Commons.
>>>>
>>>> Sierk was banned by a Food Not Bombs member yesterday and the ban went
>>>> into effect immediately for the whole Omni building.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Highlighted information of Sierk being banned by FNB member:
>>>>
>>>> "Sierk - I think not making Omni your home and being open to receiving
>>>>
>>>> proper medic care will help you.*
>>>> *- It would be better if you don't repeat the dishonesty in your response
>>>> to volunteers so they can better help you.**- Please remove all your belongings and yourself from the building.* *You
>>>> are no longer welcome in the space due to the numerous concerns mentioned.**- Currently there are no mediations nor restorative justice planned (from
>>>> me anyway) since it may be too late, we didn't prioritize the incidents
>>>> when it first occurred.*
>>>> *-If you can, do some reflecting and reach out to whoever you feel
>>>> comfortable speaking with.*"
>>>>
>>>> [ebfnb] Sierk update*Toan Nguyen* guqinone at gmail.com
>>>> <ebfnb%40lists.omnicommons.org?Subject=Re%3A%20%5Bebfnb%5D%20Sierk%20update&In-Reply-To=%3CCAA4J92ukFQdtb-fSgt3xq%3D8d%3D-3HGn4R1DrViZmxaOgdBR11Hw%40mail.gmail.com%3E>
>>>> *Mon Sep 9 06:35:43 PDT 2024*
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> - Previous message (by thread): [ebfnb] Fwd: Homeless Anthology
>>>> <https://omnicommons.org/lists/private/ebfnb/2024-September/007857.html>
>>>> - Next message (by thread): [ebfnb] Sierk update
>>>> <https://omnicommons.org/lists/private/ebfnb/2024-September/007861.html>
>>>> - *Messages sorted by:* [ date ]
>>>> <https://omnicommons.org/lists/private/ebfnb/2024-September/date.html#7858>
>>>> [ thread ]
>>>> <https://omnicommons.org/lists/private/ebfnb/2024-September/thread.html#7858>
>>>> [ subject ]
>>>> <https://omnicommons.org/lists/private/ebfnb/2024-September/subject.html#7858>
>>>> [ author ]
>>>> <https://omnicommons.org/lists/private/ebfnb/2024-September/author.html#7858>
>>>>
>>>> ------------------------------
>>>>
>>>> Hi all,
>>>>
>>>> *I have concerns on Sierk volunteering within EBFNB.*
>>>> *I think the concerns are serious enough that Sierk no longer be part of
>>>> East Bay Food Not Bombs and Omni for the time being.*
>>>>
>>>> *EB PREC / CALLI will have issues with Sierk inhabiting the building.*
>>>> *The lax atmosphere at Omni enables individuals taking advantage...*
>>>>
>>>> *...Sierk's disregard and disrespect of the communal spaces around Omni is
>>>> an ongoing problem for years. We have been following up and the results
>>>> were more negative and dishonesty from him.*
>>>>
>>>> *Below are updates and concerns:*
>>>>
>>>> - On Tuesday August 20th, the Tuesday and Friday WFM (Bay & Harrison
>>>> Oakland) pick up crew agreed to stop donations going to Omni's food
>>>> giveaway on Tuesday / Friday that Sierk coordinated.
>>>>
>>>> - On Thursday September 5th, I have asked Sierk to stop handling EBFNB
>>>> donations and he agreed.
>>>>
>>>> - I'm also asking Sierk to stop welcoming people who are not a part of Omni
>>>> to go in our fridge downstairs and help themselves on their own. I found
>>>> out on Friday (Sept. 6) after two people were seen doing that and they told
>>>> me Sierk gave them permission.
>>>> There was no communication from Sierk to any EBFNB volunteers or Omni
>>>> members.
>>>> (My leniency reached its limit from this)
>>>>
>>>> *The concerns are:*
>>>>
>>>> *- Food handling from Sierk are unkempt, unsanitary, unhygienic body and
>>>> foul body odor.*
>>>>
>>>> *- Sierk never proposed the food giveaway event (on Tues / Fri) to neither
>>>> Omni or EBFNB for a discussion and approval.* *Despite several request and
>>>> suggestions to do so.*
>>>>
>>>> *- Non communicative and irresponsible and disrespectful with food
>>>> donations and usage of EBFNB spaces and in other areas at Omni.*
>>>> *Recently there were hundreds of pounds of food (grains stored in the
>>>> kitchen) that had to be discarded that he accepted and not taking
>>>> responsibility for it. Leaving it out that attracted rats, and volunteers
>>>> to deal with.*
>>>> *Smelly soiled clothing of his were found in the corners of the kitchen.*
>>>> *This was addressed to him and he disregarded it.*
>>>>
>>>> *- Inappropriate and erratic behaviors towards volunteers.*
>>>> *Includes talking down to and shouting at people.*
>>>> *There's a video footage (taken by an Omni member) of Sierk shouting at a
>>>> new EBFNB volunteer. She disengaged and walked away.*
>>>> *His angry behavior is a pattern towards volunteers including myself last
>>>> Thursday the 29th.*
>>>>
>>>> *- M**ade decisions that risks the building and people in it to harm.
>>>> Includes allowing known problematic persons in (that are not members of any
>>>> groups at Omni).*
>>>>
>>>> *- Disregard multiple requests to not sleep inside Omni, not cleaning up
>>>> after usage of space.*
>>>> *Sierk sleeps in Omni sitting up on his desk area and when approached he
>>>> says he is working (non Omni or collectives related) on his laptop late
>>>> into the night or all nighters. His leg is swelling up as a suspected
>>>> result of habitual sleeping while sitting up.*
>>>>
>>>> *- Rejected several offers from different people to assist in getting
>>>> proper medical care. Have been self diagnosing his body as a "medical
>>>> condition" and using it as a reason for behavior.*
>>>>
>>>> *- P**rior violent verbal interactions at volunteers. Was never held
>>>> accountable or acknowledged wrong doings and tried to justify his actions
>>>> (and believable to some volunteers...)*
>>>> *This preventable harm resulted in several upset volunteers that are afraid
>>>> and hurt to quit EBFNB and not going to Omni specifically to avoid him.*
>>>>
>>>> *This is not an exhaustive list and there are proof for all the concerns
>>>> and claims.*
>>>>
>>>> *The concerns has negatively affected collectives and the spaces in the
>>>> building; Liberated Lens, Sacred Maker Arts Collective, individuals at
>>>> Omni, and volunteers within EBFNB.*
>>>> *The organizations, individuals, and volunteers has put in their numerous
>>>> complaints and it was addressed without a sustained helpful solution,
>>>> acknowledgement, or accountability from EBFNB.*
>>>>
>>>> *I foresee new complaints to us from the new entity that will soon manage /
>>>> be responsible to the building begining this week.*
>>>> *On Friday they discovered another person who appears to be sleeping in a
>>>> part of the building:*
>>>> *" *He said he was not sleeping there, and would be leaving at 6pm after
>>>> doing some sewing. I hope my concern is unfounded, but it definitely looked
>>>> like he might be staying there. When I asked what collective he was a part
>>>> of he said he was with CC. There were also some cats with him.
>>>>
>>>> Since CALLI doesn’t own the property yet I can’t really take any action. I
>>>> am hopeful he does leave by 6pm today, but wanted to alert you delegates
>>>> since until Monday or Tuesday you are still responsible for the building. I
>>>> would appreciate if you could make your best non-violent efforts to ensure
>>>> that space is vacant by the time CALLI does take ownership and
>>>> responsibility for the space. *"*
>>>>
>>>> The person mentioned above is not Sierk. I'm sharing this to share a sense
>>>> of how the building will be managed.
>>>>
>>>> I have been patiently following up throughout the years and was
>>>> unsuccessful in my attempts to remedy the situation.
>>>> There are others that have been trying to help without success. We had a
>>>> help Sierk committee that was created this mid year that included several
>>>> of us: Ron, Helen, Joe, Judith and I.
>>>> I have not shared updates to this email list since a couple of volunteers
>>>> (Judith, Ron) requested I don't do that or even mention his name. Our
>>>> attempts to support failed and we need to update / reach out to the larger
>>>> group.
>>>>
>>>> *Sierk - I think not making Omni your home and being open to receiving
>>>> proper medic care will help you.*
>>>> *- It would be better if you don't repeat the dishonesty in your response
>>>> to volunteers so they can better help you.*
>>>> *- Please remove all your belongings and yourself from the building.* *You
>>>> are no longer welcome in the space due to the numerous concerns mentioned.*
>>>> *- Currently there are no mediations nor restorative justice planned (from
>>>> me anyway) since it may be too late, we didn't prioritize the incidents
>>>> when it first occurred.*
>>>> *-If you can, do some reflecting and reach out to whoever you feel
>>>> comfortable speaking with.*
>>>>
>>>> Compassion differs from pity. Pitying Sierk isn't helping him or us in any
>>>> space, it doesn't address solutions but provides a temporary sense of
>>>> relief such as bringing him clean clothes and food regularly and not
>>>> laundry / food service that he can attend to himself (the clothes begins to
>>>> soiled in corners and food accumulates and spoils in the upstairs fridge).
>>>> Pity prolongs the problems and makes it difficult for the person to grow
>>>> out of the accustomed unhealthy lifestyle.
>>>>
>>>> All - Please refrain (especially those who do not frequent Omni to have
>>>> enough understanding) from reacting to my message. We can have
>>>> conversations and talk about it further for details and context, which I
>>>> can be open to share more.
>>>>
>>>> If a fluid meeting is necessary I can set up a video call where we can all
>>>> interact in a timely manner and see each other.
>>>>
>>>> Thanks,
>>>> Toan
>>>>
>>>> On Fri, Apr 12, 2024, 6:52 PM Judith Gips <yipslsquirrel2 at gmail.com <https://omnicommons.org/lists/listinfo/ebfnb>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> >* Thank you for keeping us posted.
>>>> *>>* Has Sierk tried Suitcase Clinic? great all volunteer program that includes
>>>> *>* physicians, podiatrists, chiropractors, and more.
>>>> *>>* I can buy some soap, shampoo etc and maybe some clothing.
>>>> *>>* On Fri, Apr 12, 2024 at 4:30 PM Ron Weisberg <ronwei at yahoo.com <https://omnicommons.org/lists/listinfo/ebfnb>> wrote:
>>>> *>>>* Hi all, Toan, Sierk and I met Friday afternoon as follow up on hygiene
>>>> *>>* and food handling. Here’s what I have observed and shared with Toan and
>>>> *>>* Sierk:
>>>> *>>>>* 1. Overall hygiene seems better, less odor and generally better body and
>>>> *>>* clothes cleanliness
>>>> *>>>>* 2. Reduced handling of food by Sierk; I am there at 12:30 on Fridays to
>>>> *>>* sort the food donations. (We are still looking for Tuesday help.)
>>>> *>>>>* 3. Sierk has relocated to another part of OMNI, so no longer in proximity
>>>> *>>* to the collectives which have complained.
>>>> *>>>>* HELP STILL NEEDED
>>>> *>>>>* 1. Sierk needs help with laundry and bathing (has a few options but needs
>>>> *>>* more)
>>>> *>>>>* 2. Needs more clothes; at least another change of shirt, trousers and
>>>> *>>* jacket and socks. Perhaps someone could take him shopping. Shirt and
>>>> *>>* Jacket size = x-large; trousers = 38X34; shoe = 12.
>>>> *>>>>* 3. Needs medical attention to his lower leg persistent skin problem;
>>>> *>>* complicated by possibility any free service will end up being billed to a
>>>> *>>* third party, who has assisted in the past; Sierk does not want this.
>>>> *>>>>* Please contact Sierk directly if you can help.
>>>> *>>>>* Ron
>>>> *>>>>>>
Hi Sudo Room, there is a fire inspection Friday. I suggest we do some
cleaning today and tomorrow. I am able to help clean at 7PM tomorrow, can
anyone else join?
Below is a list from Ojan and Sarah of what to do. Our main work will be
making things look less messy.
Paige
---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: Ojan Mobedshahi <ojan(a)ebprec.org>
Date: Tue, Sep 10, 2024 at 10:03 PM
Subject: Fire Inspection this Friday
To: omnidelegates <omnidelegates(a)googlegroups.com>, cc OrangeLush <
orangelush(a)gmail.com>
Cc: Noni Session <noni(a)ebprec.org>, Candida Haynes <candida(a)ebprec.org>,
hiroko kurihara <hiroko(a)ebprec.org>, Freeway <freeway.the.writer23(a)gmail.com
>
Hi Team!
*I know we should probably have a party to celebrate the building being
saved! BUT, we have a fire inspection scheduled for this Friday, so we have
to get through that first lol.*
I'm going to be around for a few hours Tomorrow and Thursday to prepare,
and will be entering all the spaces. I hope each collective can organize
their own spaces as you have in the past to pass fire inspections. I will
need to open all doors for the fire inspector on Friday, so please let me
know if there is a space you have an exclusive key to.
A few typical items that Sarah has flagged for me:
*1. Things blocking electrical panels*
*2. Things obstructing egress paths*… the rear hallway leading to the 48th
St exit and the hallway in the basement leading to the stairs that go up to
the back of the ballroom are the two that regularly are blocked
*3. Extension cords used in place of permanent wiring (unplug and wind
these up)*
*4. Hazmat items not stored in cabinet that aren’t being used by a person
present* — also make sure hazmat cabinet in the basement isn’t obstructed
by stuff … this has also been a regular occurrence
*5. Items stored within 24 inches from ceiling.*
*6. Piles of things - anything that looks like a messy pile might look
flammable to the inspector!*
Thank you all for your cooperation so we can keep Omni's fire assembly
permits in good standing! Don't hesitate to reach out with any questions.
With gratitude,
*Ojan Mobedshahi* (he/him)
Finance Director
East Bay Permanent Real Estate Cooperative
1428 Franklin St. Oakland, CA 94612
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> I know there have been many safety issues lately and I know that this
> person mistreats women. I want no part of that.
>
I hope this answers your question about why I do not feel safe visiting
Sudo, Edwin.
Are you a member of Sudo Room ?
Is there a meeting tonight ?
>
*On Wed, Sep 11, 2024, 11:16 Edwinsaurus <plutosaurus(a)gmail.com
<plutosaurus(a)gmail.com>> wrote:*
*Why don't you feel safe? *
- Ash
On Wed, Sep 11, 2024, 11:12 AM Ashley T via sudo-discuss <
> sudo-discuss(a)sudoroom.org> wrote:
>
>> Thank you, I do wish to add that I will feel safer if this is acted upon
>> immediately though.
>>
>> - Ash
>>
>>
>> I am checking if the Sudo Room received info about a member being banned
>> from Omni Commons.
>>
>> Sierk was banned by a Food Not Bombs member yesterday and the ban went
>> into effect immediately for the whole Omni building.
>>
>>
>> Highlighted information of Sierk being banned by FNB member:
>>
>> "Sierk - I think not making Omni your home and being open to receiving
>>
>> proper medic care will help you.*
>> *- It would be better if you don't repeat the dishonesty in your response
>> to volunteers so they can better help you.**- Please remove all your belongings and yourself from the building.* *You
>> are no longer welcome in the space due to the numerous concerns mentioned.**- Currently there are no mediations nor restorative justice planned (from
>> me anyway) since it may be too late, we didn't prioritize the incidents
>> when it first occurred.*
>> *-If you can, do some reflecting and reach out to whoever you feel
>> comfortable speaking with.*"
>>
>> [ebfnb] Sierk update*Toan Nguyen* guqinone at gmail.com
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>> Hi all,
>>
>> *I have concerns on Sierk volunteering within EBFNB.*
>> *I think the concerns are serious enough that Sierk no longer be part of
>> East Bay Food Not Bombs and Omni for the time being.*
>>
>> *EB PREC / CALLI will have issues with Sierk inhabiting the building.*
>> *The lax atmosphere at Omni enables individuals taking advantage...*
>>
>> *...Sierk's disregard and disrespect of the communal spaces around Omni is
>> an ongoing problem for years. We have been following up and the results
>> were more negative and dishonesty from him.*
>>
>> *Below are updates and concerns:*
>>
>> - On Tuesday August 20th, the Tuesday and Friday WFM (Bay & Harrison
>> Oakland) pick up crew agreed to stop donations going to Omni's food
>> giveaway on Tuesday / Friday that Sierk coordinated.
>>
>> - On Thursday September 5th, I have asked Sierk to stop handling EBFNB
>> donations and he agreed.
>>
>> - I'm also asking Sierk to stop welcoming people who are not a part of Omni
>> to go in our fridge downstairs and help themselves on their own. I found
>> out on Friday (Sept. 6) after two people were seen doing that and they told
>> me Sierk gave them permission.
>> There was no communication from Sierk to any EBFNB volunteers or Omni
>> members.
>> (My leniency reached its limit from this)
>>
>> *The concerns are:*
>>
>> *- Food handling from Sierk are unkempt, unsanitary, unhygienic body and
>> foul body odor.*
>>
>> *- Sierk never proposed the food giveaway event (on Tues / Fri) to neither
>> Omni or EBFNB for a discussion and approval.* *Despite several request and
>> suggestions to do so.*
>>
>> *- Non communicative and irresponsible and disrespectful with food
>> donations and usage of EBFNB spaces and in other areas at Omni.*
>> *Recently there were hundreds of pounds of food (grains stored in the
>> kitchen) that had to be discarded that he accepted and not taking
>> responsibility for it. Leaving it out that attracted rats, and volunteers
>> to deal with.*
>> *Smelly soiled clothing of his were found in the corners of the kitchen.*
>> *This was addressed to him and he disregarded it.*
>>
>> *- Inappropriate and erratic behaviors towards volunteers.*
>> *Includes talking down to and shouting at people.*
>> *There's a video footage (taken by an Omni member) of Sierk shouting at a
>> new EBFNB volunteer. She disengaged and walked away.*
>> *His angry behavior is a pattern towards volunteers including myself last
>> Thursday the 29th.*
>>
>> *- M**ade decisions that risks the building and people in it to harm.
>> Includes allowing known problematic persons in (that are not members of any
>> groups at Omni).*
>>
>> *- Disregard multiple requests to not sleep inside Omni, not cleaning up
>> after usage of space.*
>> *Sierk sleeps in Omni sitting up on his desk area and when approached he
>> says he is working (non Omni or collectives related) on his laptop late
>> into the night or all nighters. His leg is swelling up as a suspected
>> result of habitual sleeping while sitting up.*
>>
>> *- Rejected several offers from different people to assist in getting
>> proper medical care. Have been self diagnosing his body as a "medical
>> condition" and using it as a reason for behavior.*
>>
>> *- P**rior violent verbal interactions at volunteers. Was never held
>> accountable or acknowledged wrong doings and tried to justify his actions
>> (and believable to some volunteers...)*
>> *This preventable harm resulted in several upset volunteers that are afraid
>> and hurt to quit EBFNB and not going to Omni specifically to avoid him.*
>>
>> *This is not an exhaustive list and there are proof for all the concerns
>> and claims.*
>>
>> *The concerns has negatively affected collectives and the spaces in the
>> building; Liberated Lens, Sacred Maker Arts Collective, individuals at
>> Omni, and volunteers within EBFNB.*
>> *The organizations, individuals, and volunteers has put in their numerous
>> complaints and it was addressed without a sustained helpful solution,
>> acknowledgement, or accountability from EBFNB.*
>>
>> *I foresee new complaints to us from the new entity that will soon manage /
>> be responsible to the building begining this week.*
>> *On Friday they discovered another person who appears to be sleeping in a
>> part of the building:*
>> *" *He said he was not sleeping there, and would be leaving at 6pm after
>> doing some sewing. I hope my concern is unfounded, but it definitely looked
>> like he might be staying there. When I asked what collective he was a part
>> of he said he was with CC. There were also some cats with him.
>>
>> Since CALLI doesn’t own the property yet I can’t really take any action. I
>> am hopeful he does leave by 6pm today, but wanted to alert you delegates
>> since until Monday or Tuesday you are still responsible for the building. I
>> would appreciate if you could make your best non-violent efforts to ensure
>> that space is vacant by the time CALLI does take ownership and
>> responsibility for the space. *"*
>>
>> The person mentioned above is not Sierk. I'm sharing this to share a sense
>> of how the building will be managed.
>>
>> I have been patiently following up throughout the years and was
>> unsuccessful in my attempts to remedy the situation.
>> There are others that have been trying to help without success. We had a
>> help Sierk committee that was created this mid year that included several
>> of us: Ron, Helen, Joe, Judith and I.
>> I have not shared updates to this email list since a couple of volunteers
>> (Judith, Ron) requested I don't do that or even mention his name. Our
>> attempts to support failed and we need to update / reach out to the larger
>> group.
>>
>> *Sierk - I think not making Omni your home and being open to receiving
>> proper medic care will help you.*
>> *- It would be better if you don't repeat the dishonesty in your response
>> to volunteers so they can better help you.*
>> *- Please remove all your belongings and yourself from the building.* *You
>> are no longer welcome in the space due to the numerous concerns mentioned.*
>> *- Currently there are no mediations nor restorative justice planned (from
>> me anyway) since it may be too late, we didn't prioritize the incidents
>> when it first occurred.*
>> *-If you can, do some reflecting and reach out to whoever you feel
>> comfortable speaking with.*
>>
>> Compassion differs from pity. Pitying Sierk isn't helping him or us in any
>> space, it doesn't address solutions but provides a temporary sense of
>> relief such as bringing him clean clothes and food regularly and not
>> laundry / food service that he can attend to himself (the clothes begins to
>> soiled in corners and food accumulates and spoils in the upstairs fridge).
>> Pity prolongs the problems and makes it difficult for the person to grow
>> out of the accustomed unhealthy lifestyle.
>>
>> All - Please refrain (especially those who do not frequent Omni to have
>> enough understanding) from reacting to my message. We can have
>> conversations and talk about it further for details and context, which I
>> can be open to share more.
>>
>> If a fluid meeting is necessary I can set up a video call where we can all
>> interact in a timely manner and see each other.
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Toan
>>
>> On Fri, Apr 12, 2024, 6:52 PM Judith Gips <yipslsquirrel2 at gmail.com <https://omnicommons.org/lists/listinfo/ebfnb>> wrote:
>>
>> >* Thank you for keeping us posted.
>> *>>* Has Sierk tried Suitcase Clinic? great all volunteer program that includes
>> *>* physicians, podiatrists, chiropractors, and more.
>> *>>* I can buy some soap, shampoo etc and maybe some clothing.
>> *>>* On Fri, Apr 12, 2024 at 4:30 PM Ron Weisberg <ronwei at yahoo.com <https://omnicommons.org/lists/listinfo/ebfnb>> wrote:
>> *>>>* Hi all, Toan, Sierk and I met Friday afternoon as follow up on hygiene
>> *>>* and food handling. Here’s what I have observed and shared with Toan and
>> *>>* Sierk:
>> *>>>>* 1. Overall hygiene seems better, less odor and generally better body and
>> *>>* clothes cleanliness
>> *>>>>* 2. Reduced handling of food by Sierk; I am there at 12:30 on Fridays to
>> *>>* sort the food donations. (We are still looking for Tuesday help.)
>> *>>>>* 3. Sierk has relocated to another part of OMNI, so no longer in proximity
>> *>>* to the collectives which have complained.
>> *>>>>* HELP STILL NEEDED
>> *>>>>* 1. Sierk needs help with laundry and bathing (has a few options but needs
>> *>>* more)
>> *>>>>* 2. Needs more clothes; at least another change of shirt, trousers and
>> *>>* jacket and socks. Perhaps someone could take him shopping. Shirt and
>> *>>* Jacket size = x-large; trousers = 38X34; shoe = 12.
>> *>>>>* 3. Needs medical attention to his lower leg persistent skin problem;
>> *>>* complicated by possibility any free service will end up being billed to a
>> *>>* third party, who has assisted in the past; Sierk does not want this.
>> *>>>>* Please contact Sierk directly if you can help.
>> *>>>>* Ron
>> *>>>>>>
Hi Sudoers:
There’s a bright flyover of the International Space Station (ISS)
tonight (Tuesday Sep 10) at 8:53PM:
Rises 20:51:12 0° 230° (SW) 2,345 0.5 -17.6°
Reaches altitude 10° 20:53:16 10° 230° (SW) 1,487 -0.6 -18.0°
Maximum altitude 20:56:37 87° 317° (NW) 422 -3.9 -18.6°
Enters shadow 20:57:25 49° 47° (NE) 545 -3.4 -18.8°
Magnitude -3.9 is very bright, if it’s not foggy it’ll be very easy to spot.
More details here:
https://www.heavens-above.com/passdetails.aspx?lat=37.8708&lng=-122.2729&lo…
Those of us at Omni Commons this evening we should go outside and look
at this.
Sincerely, -Peter
Hi Sodoers:
We had a great time at last night’s USA-CA-South San Francisco Library
Fixit Clinic Repair Advice Workshop
https://www.ssf.net/Events/Fixit-Clinic-Repair-Advice-Workshop-Sept-2024
(Photos at https://photos.app.goo.gl/qyXw5zNzzf9XkEYv8)
- We’ve got one person (Terry) who registered for tonight’s Hardware and
SoftWEAR Hack Night /Fixit Clinic at https://bit.ly/itemcheckins:
Desktop computer Cyberpower PC C Series / ET8160-47547 Turns on, but
shows nothing when connected to monitor I went to Best buy, they
suggested fried motherboard
- Also: Sudoroom member Hilary is going to bring some linux-converted
Chromebooks she needs help with.
Typically on Tuesdays we have lots of new people visiting the space and
it can be intimidating if you don't know anyone and don't know where to
go and what to do. So can someone try to arrive early, say, 7:30 or so
to greet people for Sudoroom (or SoftWEAR downstairs) and get them
started on their projects? And to keep an eye out for people who are
standing tentatively in the entrance between Counter Culture Labs and
Sudoroom and be welcoming to them?
Extra Credit: 1) confirm that the VOIP phone number 442-252-8386 is
working by dialing it 2) put the Fixit Clinic sandwich sign out on the
sidewalk.
Many thanks, -Peter
Does anyone have any cool tidbits bout audio engineering or female
pioneers of audio? Next week is a theme
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The prompt for this week's hardware hack night is "open source"
So far I got PSUD
Inkstich / inkscape
Could you mention in a snippet why the open source has helped you and why?
Blender is a biggie -
I will put this hopefully in a blog post when I have time.
https://sudoroom.org/mochi-at-hardware-hack-night-custom-cushions/
Also, next week's theme is "hidden potential" and wil feature inventors who
have beat the odds to overcome stuff like child marriage, lack of formal
educatio and even famine to shine!
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https://github.com/FashionFreedom/Seamly2Dhttps://seamly.iohttps://forum.seamly.io
Seamly2D is pattern design software to create scalable, sharable custom-fit patterns using bespoke tailoring, haute couture, and historical pattern drafting techniques. Seamly2D saves time and improves fit by creating patterns as reusable, editable parametric CAD engineering documents. Unlike other pattern design software, Seamly2D allows designers to have complete control of the patternmaking process. Each Seamly2D pattern can read multi-size tables for boutique sizing and read individual measurement files for custom-fit.
Seamly2D is open-source software released under the GPLv3+ license. Seamly2D is available for Windows, macOS, and Linux. To learn more about Seamly2D on a personal level, join our friendly, active, international, multilingual user forum. On our forum you may post questions about patternmaking and Seamly2D in any language you choose, as sewing terms are rich with idioms that are not always translatable word-for-word.
https://sudoroom.org/events/omca-free-first-sunday/
Hey folks, the "where is the art and math?" in the museum has gone pretty
well! It's so fun! We decided to continue, and Sunday sounds like a great
day to go to visit our very own Oakland museum.
Sunday is the free day too - and it's a great time to go, a lot less
stressy than the first Thursdays which clash with other events.
Brainstorming stuff to think about, but the Oakland Museum has a cool
history section with a "Silicon Valley Garage" that is really neat!
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KQED states this February podcast about Fixit Clinic is “one of our most
popular episodes (ever!)” so they’ve re-released it today:
https://www.kqed.org/news/12003361/right-to-repair-communities-help-consume…
And remember we hold Fixit Clinic at Sudoroom every Tuesday night as
part of Hardware and SoftWEAR hack night: join us!
Hi Sudoers:
In addition to the regular Tuesday night Hardware and SoftWEAR Hack
nights at Sudoroom we have a flurry of fall Fixit Clinics around the Bay
Area: can you coach at any of these? Sign up at
http://bit.ly/inpersoncoachsignup.
-This Monday Sep 9 5:30-7:30: Repair Advice Session at South San
Francisco Library: we hope to hold these monthly (see
https://www.ssf.net/Events/Fixit-Clinic-Repair-Advice-Workshop-Sept-2024)
Even if you can’t make it right at the start you’re welcome to drop in
anytime and hang out with us.
-Fri Sep 27 10:30-12:30 Repair Advice Session at Redwood City Library:
we hope to hold these monthly.
-Sat Sep 28 1-4: Fix-it Fest at Willard Middle School, Berkeley (see
https://sites.google.com/berkeley.net/fixitfests/home)
-Sat Oct 5 11-2 Maker Nexus, Sunnyvale (see
https://www.linkedin.com/events/7227933684132110336/)
-Sat Oct 19 11-2 Hayward Library
-Sat Oct 26 11-2 East Palo Alto Library
-Sat Nov 16 1-4: Fix-it Fest at King Middle School, Berkeley (see
https://sites.google.com/berkeley.net/fixitfests/home)
-Sat Dec 7 11-2 San Mateo Library
Sign up at http://bit.ly/inpersoncoachsignup; and if you know anyone
else who would make a good Coach: bring ‘em along!
Hope to see you soon, -Peter
Peter Mui @ Fixit Clinic
www.fixitclinic.org – Neighbors helping neighbors in collaborative repair
+1 408 647 5790
fixitclinic(a)gmail.com
Dear all,
I have been asking around the space to see if folks would be interested
in having an event for skill-sharing of "common tools" to respond to
social, technical, and environmental problems.
Here is a rough draft of what we came up with thus far:
https://etherpad.wikimedia.org/p/common-tools-event-oakland
I was wondering if more people would like to participate / help organize?
All the details are still TBD!
Best wishes,
LF.
Muiren, Aaaron and others - thank you very much for helping me update the
open source embroidery post.
Is anyone comfortable with me giving attribution (I wasn't sure so I left
you rnames off of the page).
https://sudoroom.org/open-source-embroidery-software-there-is-none/
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Romy Ilano
romy(a)snowyla.com
Hi Sodoers:
We’ve got one person (Sagnicthe) who registered for tonight’s Hardware
and SoftWEAR Hack Night /Fixit Clinic at https://bit.ly/itemcheckins:
Polaroid camera Mi first One of the buttons does not work I pulled it
apart to figure out the problem Sagnicthe
(I’ll bring in some things to work on too.)
Typically on Tuesdays we have lots of new people visiting the space and
it can be intimidating if you don't know anyone and don't know where to
go and what to do. So can someone try to arrive early, say, 7:30 or so
to greet people for Sudoroom (or sewing downstairs) and get them started
on their projects? And to keep an eye out for people who present
tentatively between Counter Culture Labs and Sudoroom and be welcoming
to them?
Extra Credit: 1) confirm that the VOIP phone number 442-252-8386 is
working by dialing it 2) put the Fixit Clinic sandwich sign out on the
sidewalk.
Many thanks, -Peter