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- | ===== The Basics | + | ===== How Hackspaces Work (and VHS In Particular) |
+ | Welcome to VHS! The majority of you have never seen a hackspace before, and there is often a little bit of culture shock. It is an unusual model that can seem strange and intimidating at first. But do not fear! Here is a quick primer to get you up to speed. | ||
- | + | === Entirely member-funded | |
- | == **Entirely member-funded** == | + | |
You membership dues are a donation that keep us alive! | You membership dues are a donation that keep us alive! | ||
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The huge majority of it goes to rent, followed by services and some tool upkeep. | The huge majority of it goes to rent, followed by services and some tool upkeep. | ||
- | == **Do-Ocracy** | + | Almost everything you see at VHS has been a donation, or purchased using these funds. |
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+ | === Do-ocracy === | ||
Along the same lines, there is no one collecting a paycheque here. There is no one in charge of cleaning up, organizing the space, or fixing the tools. That is //you//! If you see something that needs to get done, take 2 minutes of your day, and do it! | Along the same lines, there is no one collecting a paycheque here. There is no one in charge of cleaning up, organizing the space, or fixing the tools. That is //you//! If you see something that needs to get done, take 2 minutes of your day, and do it! | ||
- | The system works because everyone helps pick the slack. This is what makes us awesome! | + | The system works because everyone helps pick up the slack. This is what makes us awesome! |
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