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 [A] VHS is founded on the concept of Hacking, which is defined as, “The reconfiguring of a system to function in ways not intended by the owner, administrator, or designer.” For example, circuit bending is a way of creating different noise patterns by taking apart children’s toys that make noise or speak, and literally bending the circuits. Their manufactured purpose may be a learning device for children (as in the “Speak and Spell”), but hackers have re-appropriated the toy as a sound-making machine, which has been used as a musical instrument. The applications of “hacks” are endless and still being explored. Hackers generally spend most of their time tinkering and exploring, which often leads to new inventions or innovations. [A] VHS is founded on the concept of Hacking, which is defined as, “The reconfiguring of a system to function in ways not intended by the owner, administrator, or designer.” For example, circuit bending is a way of creating different noise patterns by taking apart children’s toys that make noise or speak, and literally bending the circuits. Their manufactured purpose may be a learning device for children (as in the “Speak and Spell”), but hackers have re-appropriated the toy as a sound-making machine, which has been used as a musical instrument. The applications of “hacks” are endless and still being explored. Hackers generally spend most of their time tinkering and exploring, which often leads to new inventions or innovations.
  
-[Q] Can you help me access someone’s computer, email account, or find my laptop?+### [Q] Can you help me access someone’s computer, email account, or find my laptop?
 [A] No, absolutely not. Do NOT email us your request. VHS is not a service for hacking in to your girlfriend’s computer, or retrieving personal information that may be criminal in nature. We will also not retrieve your stolen laptop for you. We hack on gadgets, crafts, and the world around us – we make and improve, not crack and destroy. [A] No, absolutely not. Do NOT email us your request. VHS is not a service for hacking in to your girlfriend’s computer, or retrieving personal information that may be criminal in nature. We will also not retrieve your stolen laptop for you. We hack on gadgets, crafts, and the world around us – we make and improve, not crack and destroy.
  
-[Q] When can I come check out the space?+### [Q] When can I come check out the space?
 [A] Most nights there is someone available that will be able to show you around, but Tuesdays are open house nights. For other times, see http://isvhsopen.com. [A] Most nights there is someone available that will be able to show you around, but Tuesdays are open house nights. For other times, see http://isvhsopen.com.
  
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 ### [Q] How can I become a member? ### [Q] How can I become a member?
-[A] See the Membership page for details. Also come on in when VHS is open and introduce yourself, see what people are working on, and bring your project.+[A] See the [Membership](/membership) page for details. Also come on in when VHS is open and introduce yourself, see what people are working on, and bring your project.
  
 ### [Q] Is VHS a co-op? ### [Q] Is VHS a co-op?
-[A] No, VHS is a non-profit society.+[A] No, VHS is a [non-profit society](http://www.fin.gov.bc.ca/registries/corppg/forms/reg20.pdf).
  
 ### [Q] If I don’t have a key, how do I get in? ### [Q] If I don’t have a key, how do I get in?
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 ### [Q] What does the space look like? ### [Q] What does the space look like?
-[A] Awesome! Check our Instagram!+[A] Awesome! Check [our Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/vanhackspace/)!
  
 ### [Q] Do you have parking for bikes? ### [Q] Do you have parking for bikes?
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 ### [Q] Is there vehicle parking at the space? ### [Q] Is there vehicle parking at the space?
-[A] There is City of Vancouver street parking in the neighbourhood. Please follow parking bylaws.+[A] There is City of Vancouver street parking in the neighbourhood. Please follow [parking bylaws](https://vancouver.ca/streets-transportation/parking-tips-regulations-and-bylaws.aspx).
  
 ### [Q] What’s the accessibility situation? ### [Q] What’s the accessibility situation?
-[A] We have a loading bay door that enters right from the alley beside Woodland Dr. The washroom hallway is too narrow for wheelchairs, but we’re working on getting permits to punch a hole through a wall to widen it up. If you need the loading bay door opened, please call the space phone number (778-330-1234) and we will open it for you.+[A] We have a [loading bay door](https://goo.gl/maps/4pve9RAXU4C2) that enters right from the alley beside Woodland Dr. The washroom hallway is too narrow for wheelchairs, but we’re working on getting permits to punch a hole through a wall to widen it up. If you need the loading bay door opened, please call the space phone number (778-330-1234) and we will open it for you.
  
 ### [Q] Do you have washrooms? ### [Q] Do you have washrooms?
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 ### [Q] When is the next event? ### [Q] When is the next event?
-[A] Check out our calendar or blog for information about the next event. Most events happen on Tuesday and Thursday.+[A] Check out [our calendar](/events-calendar) for information about the next event. Most events happen on Tuesday and Thursday.
  
 ### [Q] Who organizes the calendar? ### [Q] Who organizes the calendar?
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 ### [Q] How do I host a night? ### [Q] How do I host a night?
-[A] Suggest it on the forums or to some of the members down at the space. If there is interest it will be added to the calendar for a future date.+[A] Suggest it on the [forums](https://talk.vanhack.ca/) or to some of the members down at the space. If there is interest it will be added to the calendar for a future date.
  
 ### [Q] Are there any plans for daytime meetings(for those that work nights/afternoons)? ### [Q] Are there any plans for daytime meetings(for those that work nights/afternoons)?
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 ### [Q] I want to learn something specific, will someone teach me? ### [Q] I want to learn something specific, will someone teach me?
-[A] Ask in the forums if someone wants to run a workshop! The skillset of our members are vast.+[A] Ask in the [forums](https://talk.vanhack.ca/) if someone wants to run a workshop! The skillset of our members are vast.
  
 ### [Q] I want to teach a subject, can I? ### [Q] I want to teach a subject, can I?
-[A] Please do! Ask on the VHS forums to gauge interest.+[A] Please do! Ask on the [VHS forums](https://talk.vanhack.ca/) to gauge interest.
  
 ### [Q] I have made X, do you do show-and-tells? ### [Q] I have made X, do you do show-and-tells?
-[A] Post on the forums and show off your project. We love hearing about the creation process! Also bring it down on an open evening.+[A] Post on the [forums](https://talk.vanhack.ca/) and show off your project. We love hearing about the creation process! Also bring it down on an open evening.
  
 ## Forums ## Forums
  
 ### [Q] What is “Talk”? ### [Q] What is “Talk”?
-[A] We often refer to the VHS forums as simply “Talk” since the website is at https://talk.vanhack.ca/. This is where most online discussion and communication takes place.+[A] We often refer to the [VHS forums](https://talk.vanhack.ca/) as simply “Talk” since the website is at https://talk.vanhack.ca/. This is where most online discussion and communication takes place.
  
 ### [Q] What is the members category and how is it different from the general ones? ### [Q] What is the members category and how is it different from the general ones?
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 ### [Q] Can I just show up? ### [Q] Can I just show up?
-[A] People are not always at the space during the week. Please check the calendar or call the space first. Check isvhsopen.com to see if the space is currently open.+[A] People are not always at the space during the week. Please check the calendar or call the space first. Check [isvhsopen.com](https://isvhsopen.com) to see if the space is currently open.
  
 ### [Q] I’m from out of town, can I visit? ### [Q] I’m from out of town, can I visit?
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 ### [Q] What should I not bring with me to the space? ### [Q] What should I not bring with me to the space?
-[A] CRTs. Also guns, drugs, or any other illegal material.+[A] [CRTs](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cathode_ray_tube). Also guns, drugs, or any other illegal material.
  
 ### [Q] Can I crash here? ### [Q] Can I crash here?
 [A] No. VHS is not zoned for residential use and members may not live in the space. There is a no sleeping policy. People found sleeping at VHS will be given Sharpie facial tattoos. [A] No. VHS is not zoned for residential use and members may not live in the space. There is a no sleeping policy. People found sleeping at VHS will be given Sharpie facial tattoos.
  
-[Q] I have this idea for a startup, are you interested in working for me? +- **[Q] I have this idea for a startup, are you interested in working for me?** 
- +- **[Q] I’m looking for people to fund my new startup, can you fund me?** 
-[Q] I’m looking for people to fund my new startup, can you fund me? +- **[Q] Are you looking to create a startup?** 
- +- **[Q] Can I buy you out?** 
-[Q] Are you looking to create a startup? +- **[Q] Are you an incubator?** 
- +- **[Q] Can I rent co-working space?** 
-[Q] Can I buy you out? +- **[Q] When is your IPO?** 
- +- **[Q] Can I get a refund for my membership dues?**
-[Q] Are you an incubator? +
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-[Q] Can I rent co-working space? +
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-[Q] When is your IPO? +
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-[Q] Can I get a refund for my membership dues?+
  
 [A] No. Go away. [A] No. Go away.
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 ### [Q] How do I donate awesome things to VHS? ### [Q] How do I donate awesome things to VHS?
-[A] Offer the items on the forums. If you are leaving something at the space for someone, please label it so that it doesn’t get thrown out.+[A] Offer the items on the [forums](https://talk.vanhack.ca/). If you are leaving something at the space for someone, please label it so that it doesn’t get thrown out.
  
 ### [Q] As a non-keyed member how do I know if the space is open. ### [Q] As a non-keyed member how do I know if the space is open.
-[A] Call the space phone number, show up to any regular scheduled open night, or check isvhsopen.com.+[A] Call the space phone number, show up to any regular scheduled open night, or check [isvhsopen.com](https://isvhsopen.com).
  
 ## See Also ## See Also
  
 ### [Q] I have a question that has not been answered here, Who do I ask? ### [Q] I have a question that has not been answered here, Who do I ask?
-[A] I would suggest joining the forums and ask your question there. The forums are open to members and non-members alike. Alternatively, come down to the space during one of our events and asking us directly.+[A] I would suggest joining the [forums](https://talk.vanhack.ca/) and ask your question there. The forums are open to members and non-members alike. Alternatively, come down to the space during one of our events and asking us directly.
  
 ### [Q] What is this Do-ocracy thing? ### [Q] What is this Do-ocracy thing?
-[A]  If you see something that needs doing, why aren’t you doing it? – A do-ocracy (also sometimes do-opoly, which is a more obvious pun on “duopoly”) is an organizational structure in which individuals choose roles and tasks for themselves and execute them. Responsibilities attach to people who do the work, rather than elected or selected officials.+[A]  If you see something that needs doing, why aren’t you doing it? – A [do-ocracy](/wiki/do-ocracy) (also sometimes do-opoly, which is a more obvious pun on “duopoly”) is an organizational structure in which individuals choose roles and tasks for themselves and execute them. Responsibilities attach to people who do the work, rather than elected or selected officials.
  
 ### [Q] Where can I find the VHS rules of membership conduct, fines and expulsion? ### [Q] Where can I find the VHS rules of membership conduct, fines and expulsion?
-[A] Read the VHS Bylaws as well as our Code of Conduct, and Grievance Procedure.+[A] Read the [VHS Bylaws](/about/constitution-and-bylaws) as well as our [Code of Conduct, and Grievance Procedure](code-of-conduct-grievance-procedure).
  
 ### [Q] How do I cancel my membership ### [Q] How do I cancel my membership
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 ### [Q] I bought supplies for the space and want to be reimbursed.  What is the expense claim procedure? ### [Q] I bought supplies for the space and want to be reimbursed.  What is the expense claim procedure?
-[A] As long as your purchase was pre-approved by the boards of directors, fill in the expense claim form and submit copies of your receipts to directors@vanhack.ca and finance@vanhack.ca.  The Treasurer will write out a cheque to you and must have another director sign it as well.+[A] As long as your purchase was pre-approved by the boards of directors, fill in the [expense claim form](/_media/about/Expense-form-v1.0.pdf) and submit copies of your receipts to directors@vanhack.ca and finance@vanhack.ca.  The Treasurer will write out a cheque to you and must have another director sign it as well.