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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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 [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.