[hackerspaces] Children in hackerspaces.

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Nick Farr (hackerspaces.org) wrote:
> To be clear:  The independence of spaces is very, very important.
> What I'm doing is advocating for my firm belief, which I'm happy to
> hear you call bullshit on if that's how you feel.
> 
> I believe hackerspaces should engage children, and I'm trying to
> convince you that doing so also coincides with the growth and
> proliferation of the concept.  If I've lost you from the go, the only
> thing I ask is that you not patently discourage others from attempting
> it.

My only request aswell.

> And, granted, this is simply my opinion.  As a sociologist, I'm seeing
> the kinds of disagreements and arguments we're having as signs that a
> corner has turned for the worse.  We had a rapid period of growth, and
> it appears that 2010 will be the year when there will be more spaces
> folding than opening.  Not reaching out, moving on, expanding and
> looking for new opportunities (i.e. engaging kids) just makes my
> prediction more likely.

I'd say folding is the right word, in sense that I would expect the
spaces to either develop more (fold out), or slow down (fold in).
Atleast within the netherlands. But things are quite fresh here I think.

> 
>> In my mind, groupthink is the ultimate mark of failure for hackerspaces
> 
> In this point, I also agree...but if we ever get to that point, we've
> lost the right to call ourselves hackers.  To get here is a
> non-starter.

+1

> 
> And, as a side point, for as diverse a group of hackers as we are--I
> think we're doing splendidly as far as working with each other and
> respecting our differences of opinion.

+1

Greets,

w.
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