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==== Interacting with people ====
==== Interacting with people ====


* '''Expect people to be outgoing.''' Most of us come to Sudo Room eager to learn about each other and our projects. These conversations are foundational to our vision.
* ''Expect people to be outgoing.'' Most of us come to Sudo Room eager to learn about each other and our projects. These conversations are foundational to our vision.


* '''Be respectful of others' desire not to be bothered.''' If someone wants to focus or finds conversation to be unwanted either typically or on just a given day, we recognize that and enthusiastically accommodate that. We make an effort to directly communicate our wishes, and we also each make an effort to be mindful of body language. If we're uncertain of someone's wishes, we ask.
* ''Be respectful of others' desire not to be bothered.'' If someone wants to focus or finds conversation to be unwanted either typically or on just a given day, we recognize that and enthusiastically accommodate that. We make an effort to directly communicate our wishes, and we also each make an effort to be mindful of body language. If we're uncertain of someone's wishes, we ask.


* '''Encourage one another.''' If you see someone being awesome or something which is awesome, it's awesome in turn to sing its praises. Motivation is a rare commodity among us and a compliment here and there can work wonders in terms of creating more of it.  
* ''Encourage one another.'' If you see someone being awesome or something which is awesome, it's awesome in turn to sing its praises. Motivation is a rare commodity among us and a compliment here and there can work wonders in terms of creating more of it.  


* '''Don't troll or bait anyone''' into an ideological argument. This is another way we respect each others' wishes.
* ''Don't troll or bait anyone'' into an ideological argument. This is another way we respect each others' wishes.


* '''Keep info dumps brief.''' Again: be aware of others wishes, and don't force someone to be your audience.
* ''Keep info dumps brief.'' Again: be aware of others wishes, and don't force someone to be your audience.


==== Safety ====
==== Safety ====


* '''Never do anything which you aren't certain is safe.''' If you're unsure, ask. Asking a question that feels dumb to be sure is AWESOME. Not asking a question and putting yourself or anyone else at risk is very not awesome.
* ''Never do anything which you aren't certain is safe.'' If you're unsure, ask. Asking a question that feels dumb to be sure is AWESOME. Not asking a question and putting yourself or anyone else at risk is very not awesome.


==== Noise ====
==== Noise ====


* '''Ask before playing music''' or audio if others can hear it.
* ''Ask before playing music'' or audio if others can hear it.


* '''Let others know''' if you're about to perform high volume work, such as using saws.
* ''Let others know'' if you're about to perform high volume work, such as using saws.


==== Respect shared stuff ====
==== Respect shared stuff ====


* '''Don't take other people's stuff.''' If you're unsure if something belongs to someone, ask.
* ''Don't take other people's stuff.'' If you're unsure if something belongs to someone, ask.


* '''Clearly label your stuff.''' Everything in Sudo Room is hackable until proven otherwise. If you don't want something taken apart and turned into a giant robot the moment your back is turned, leave it in a space designated as yours or mark it clearly with your name, a way to contact you, and the date.  
* ''Clearly label your stuff.'' Everything in Sudo Room is hackable until proven otherwise. If you don't want something taken apart and turned into a giant robot the moment your back is turned, leave it in a space designated as yours or mark it clearly with your name, a way to contact you, and the date.  


==== Maintaining the space ====
==== Maintaining the space ====


* '''Do not live in the space.''' It's extremely disruptive. If money or housing is a problem, talk to people. We care about one another regardless of housing status, and will try to find ways to be supportive. But occupying the space persistently hinders the ability of others to use it.
* ''Do not live in the space.'' It's extremely disruptive. If money or housing is a problem, talk to people. We care about one another regardless of housing status, and will try to find ways to be supportive. But occupying the space persistently hinders the ability of others to use it.


* '''Help out.''' We don't have housekeeping service, so clean up after yourself, put things away when you're done, and leave each place you work cleaner after you leave. Take out the trash when it's full and keep open eyes for ways to always make the space a little better.
* ''Help out.'' We don't have housekeeping service, so clean up after yourself, put things away when you're done, and leave each place you work cleaner after you leave. Take out the trash when it's full and keep open eyes for ways to always make the space a little better.


* '''Don't BiTTorrent from the space.''' It causes lots of problems for other people trying to use the network. We've also gotten DMCA notices about people snarfing copyrighted content using our links, and these notices are very annoying and unexcellent. Please don't download copyrighted content illegally using our Internet links.
* ''Don't BiTTorrent from the space.'' It causes lots of problems for other people trying to use the network. We've also gotten DMCA notices about people snarfing copyrighted content using our links, and these notices are very annoying and unexcellent. Please don't download copyrighted content illegally using our Internet links.


==== Guests ====
==== Guests ====


* '''Consider whether this space is appropriate for a guest.''' Understand that guests must adhere to these community standards and may be exposed to ideas outside of your control. Be aware of this, particularly when bringing minors.
* ''Consider whether this space is appropriate for a guest.'' Understand that guests must adhere to these community standards and may be exposed to ideas outside of your control. Be aware of this, particularly when bringing minors.


* '''Pets must be well behaved and under control.''' If you bring a pet to Sudo Room, please ask others in the space if it is OK with them, and please do not stay with your pet if anyone objects.
* ''Pets must be well behaved and under control.'' If you bring a pet to Sudo Room, please ask others in the space if it is OK with them, and please do not stay with your pet if anyone objects.


==== Fumes and Health Hazards ====
==== Fumes and Health Hazards ====


* '''Limit fumes or health hazards appropriately.''' Use fume extraction or respirators when necessary.
* ''Limit fumes or health hazards appropriately.'' Use fume extraction or respirators when necessary.


* '''If you're going to smoke,''' smoke downstairs on the sidewalk, away from our doorway. This includes all substances, including tobacco and marijuana.  
* ''If you're going to smoke,'' smoke downstairs on the sidewalk, away from our doorway. This includes all substances, including tobacco and marijuana.  


==== 501c3 status ====
==== 501c3 status ====


* Sudo Room and Omni Commons must not be involved in any activities which could affect legislation or political campaigns, with certain limited exemptions. While not illegal, these activities may be grounds for the IRS to revoke our tax exempt status. Talk to the officers of the corporation for guidance if you are unsure whether your proposed activities will be exempt or not.
* Sudo Room and Omni Commons must not be involved in any activities which could affect legislation or political campaigns, with certain limited exemptions. While not illegal, these activities may be grounds for the IRS to revoke our tax exempt status. Talk to the officers of the corporation for guidance if you are unsure whether your proposed activities will be exempt or not.

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