[sudo-discuss] Who are East Bay hackerspaces for?

[Matthew Senate]

I believe that was a mis-attributed quote and was said by Carolyn Lunger of
Hay Hackers, rather than Christina Depulta.

I've interacted with Carolyn and her husband John on numerous occasions
since they started Hay Hackers. I believe the Hayward community is in
desperate need of communal creative space, demonstrated by the crew
currently organizing Hay Hackers. At this point, my understanding is that
their membership and supporters are especially concerned with accessibility
for families, since all-age participation is seen as a primary mode of life
for many residents of Hayward.

I think Carolyn is speaking from her experience at Sudo Room, Ace Monster
Toys, and Mothership Hackermoms. I also think it's true that those three
places (including sudo) do not have many members who incorporate the whole
family.

// Matt


On Sun, Jun 15, 2014 at 6:49 PM, Andrew <andrew at roshambomedia.com> wrote:

> Sounds like what they are doing is great. I know AMT has(had?) Hacker
> Scouts. And Sudo Room at one time had some kid programs. This seems to be a
> growing idea, that "hacker spaces" can be a way to help counter our failed
> public school system. While I don't think its the only solution. Its a good
> start. Anything that gets kids out of fucked up schools and into spaces
> that are actually focused on learning, creating, and challenging the status
> quo gets a thumbs up from me.
> On Jun 15, 2014 2:28 PM, "Maximilian Klein" <isalix at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> In this last East bay express there was an article "Hacking local in
>> Hayward" about a new hackerspaces Hayhackers.  The article emphasizes their
>> young education aspects. Then a quote from Christina Depulta on other East
>> bay hackerspaces :
>>
>> "they're either young singles or techies and software engineers or
>> mothers with children.  We wanted to have a space for everybody. "
>>
>> Do you think this is a valid rubric for a hackerspace's demographic,  and
>> does sudo fit into one category? I wonder if having that kind of all
>> inclusive space is even a fantasy holy grail?
>>
>> Just pondering the current state of our sudo-populous as we've now come
>> to be a reference point for new hackerspaces to judge themselves by.
>>
>> @notconfusing
>>
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