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We're not Wikipedia, but many ideas here are explained much more articulately in Wikipedia's list of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Policies_and_guidelines|key policies and guidelines], especially the ideas that it's [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:NOTBUREAUCRACY|not a bureaucracy], that it operates on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Consensus|the basis of consensus], and that ultimately, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Ignore_all_rules|you can ignore rules that don't apply to you].
We're not Wikipedia, but many ideas here are explained much more articulately in Wikipedia's list of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Policies_and_guidelines|key policies and guidelines], especially the ideas that it's [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:NOTBUREAUCRACY|not a bureaucracy], that it operates on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Consensus|the basis of consensus], and that ultimately, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Ignore_all_rules|you can ignore rules that don't apply to you].
= The List =
* Don't sleep at Noisebridge.  It's a regulatory violation that can get us in trouble.  If money is a problem, have a look at our page of [[Starving hackers|starving hacker resources]] for ways to get around and crash if you're short on cash.
* Bringing minors to Noisebridge might result in them being exposed to ideas outside of your control, and you probably shouldn't bring them if that's going to be a problem.
* Bringing pets hasn't historically been a serious problem, since we have a pretty big space and allergic folks can usually relocate.  You should still ask around and meet people to find out, though!
* If you're going to smoke, smoke downstairs on the sidewalk.  The space isn't really designed with smokers in mind, and it's irritating to some people.
* At least one Noisebridge member is seriously allergic to marijuana smoke, so please don't smoke it in the space or nearby.
* Don't talk about politics or religion if you want to avoid conflict.  Noisebridge attracts a certain kind of personality that gets irate when they suspect someone thinks they're wrong, and even mentioning you support a different political or religious group than them can really push their buttons if they're having a bad day.
* Going on the roof is almost certainly a violation of our lease agreement.  Don't do it without talking to someone who knows about the lease details.
* Taking stuff from the space temporarily without leaving a note with your contact info is a surefire way to cause problems.  Taking stuff permanently, even if everyone agrees it needs to go, can cause tax issues which you should bring up at the weekly meetings.
* Please ask before playing music through the public audio systems, especially if people are quietly enjoying the space.

Revision as of 13:18, 16 November 2010

General Intent

Noisebridge's Vision eschews the use of rules, which is why these are guidelines. Historically, the membership has noticed that certain actions are good for the space and other actions cause problems. This is a list of guidelines to help you determine whether something you're considering is a good idea.

We're not Wikipedia, but many ideas here are explained much more articulately in Wikipedia's list of policies and guidelines, especially the ideas that it's a bureaucracy, that it operates on basis of consensus, and that ultimately, can ignore rules that don't apply to you.

The List

  • Don't sleep at Noisebridge. It's a regulatory violation that can get us in trouble. If money is a problem, have a look at our page of starving hacker resources for ways to get around and crash if you're short on cash.
  • Bringing minors to Noisebridge might result in them being exposed to ideas outside of your control, and you probably shouldn't bring them if that's going to be a problem.
  • Bringing pets hasn't historically been a serious problem, since we have a pretty big space and allergic folks can usually relocate. You should still ask around and meet people to find out, though!
  • If you're going to smoke, smoke downstairs on the sidewalk. The space isn't really designed with smokers in mind, and it's irritating to some people.
  • At least one Noisebridge member is seriously allergic to marijuana smoke, so please don't smoke it in the space or nearby.
  • Don't talk about politics or religion if you want to avoid conflict. Noisebridge attracts a certain kind of personality that gets irate when they suspect someone thinks they're wrong, and even mentioning you support a different political or religious group than them can really push their buttons if they're having a bad day.
  • Going on the roof is almost certainly a violation of our lease agreement. Don't do it without talking to someone who knows about the lease details.
  • Taking stuff from the space temporarily without leaving a note with your contact info is a surefire way to cause problems. Taking stuff permanently, even if everyone agrees it needs to go, can cause tax issues which you should bring up at the weekly meetings.
  • Please ask before playing music through the public audio systems, especially if people are quietly enjoying the space.