[hackerspaces] PROJECT: HackerHostel.com

[Edward L Platt]

Recommendation: allow for cases where sleeping at the hackerspace itself is
not an option, but where members are willing to host guests (this is the
case at i3 Detroit).

-Ed
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Edward L. Platt
i3 Detroit: i3detroit.com
Cell: 248.320.5061




On Thu, Sep 1, 2011 at 3:07 PM, Agent 5 <ag3nt5 at dc401.org> wrote:

> To Garret Wilson from SF, California for donating the domain. Many thanks
> to you good sir.
>
> Visit "gwil.me" to follow his twitter feed.
>
> -Dave Johnson
>
>
> On Thu, Sep 1, 2011 at 9:56 AM, Agent 5 <ag3nt5 at dc401.org> wrote:
>
>> Traveling to other Hackerspaces = GOOD
>> Spending a lot of money on hotel fees = BAD
>>
>> Introducing a project brought to you by the The Brain Tank, and Hackers
>> like you, called "HackerHostel.com".
>>
>> *NOTE: This is an excellent opportunity to use your new Hackerspace
>> Passport.
>>
>> The Goal:
>> Negate one of the larger expenses associated with travel, namely HOTEL
>> FEES, in order to further promote idea cross-pollination through visitor,
>> ambassador, and Hacker In Residency programs for Hackerspaces.
>>
>> How?:
>> A website that will allow users to view Hackerspaces with available
>> sleeping quarters and to submit visitor proposals to participating
>> Hackerspaces for review. Tell us about yourself and what you wish to teach
>> during your stay at your Hackerspace of choice.
>> The website will help Hackerspaces manage their proposals, discuss Best
>> Practices, as well as help raise money for spaces to spruce up their
>> sleeping quarters if necessary.
>> Also, each Hackerspace would have some kind of profile detailing the space
>> available, the kinds of classes they might be looking for, what tools
>> facilities would be available to the HIR.
>>
>> Why?:
>> What better way to spend a short vacation than to learn something and
>> teach others something new?
>> We can further innovation and the exchange of ideas over the course of a
>> few days by removing those pesky physical borders.
>>
>> Where?:
>> Whatever you consider a comfortable place to stay for a brief period of
>> time in your Hackerspace. Could be a hammock, place to put a sleeping bag, a
>> couch, or actual bunk bed. If you've got a space to crash, you've got a
>> Hacker Hostel. The amount of time you allow a Hacker in Residence to stay is
>> entirely up to you.
>>
>>
>> We've begun setting up The Brain Tank in Providence RI as a testing ground
>> already. We should be able to comfortably sleep 2 HIR's (Hacker in
>> Residence) on proper bunk beds. A volunteer will be living and innovating
>> 24/7 at The Brain Tank helping us work out the bugs and blogging about their
>> experience. It's a really convenient and safe area to live in.
>> http://www.walkscore.com/score/350-kinsley-ave-providence-ri
>> http://hackerspaces.org/wiki/The_Brain_Tank
>>
>> Things we have:
>> -The website domain name www.HackerHostel.com was graciously donated to
>> us. Thank you very much, we couldn't have done this without your generosity.
>> *If anyone at all wants to be part of this website build please contact me
>> ag3nt5 at dc401.org , we could really use the help.
>> -Kayak (The Brain Tank is right next to a river through the city)
>> -E-bike (great for short distances)
>> -Servers and Terminals
>> -Tools & Scrap Electronics (lots of em)
>> -Coffee maker/microwave/oven/popcornmachine
>> -Hidden urban garden (great for relaxing or grilling outside)
>> -Tshirts (being designed as we speak. shirt slogan = "Sleep. Hack.
>> Repeat.")
>>
>> Things we may need:
>>  -Website (A very simple booking website would be necessary to make this
>> work. I've never built one before and could def use a hand if anyone want's
>> to chip in.)
>> -Shower (wouldn't cost more than $150 total to buy & install at The Brain
>> Tank. Once we figure out the cheapest way to build a shower we'll release
>> the cost and build info to all)
>> -Kickstarter  (we can generate funding and offer cash to other
>> Hackerspaces to improve their sleeping quarters. This will also fund the
>> website maintenance.)
>>
>> WHAT ELSE?
>> What do you think should be added? Changed? etc...
>>
>> Note: This project is soooo simple to put together and would have a
>> significant benefit to Hacker  culture. Right now all I think it really
>> needs is a VIDEO, a WEBSITE, and a properly formed statement/description.
>> We'd be helping to break down the barriers associated with the inconvenience
>> and expense of travel. Making it easier for great minds and talents to move
>> around freely teaching each other what they know. Suggestions... comments...
>> concerns... solutions...?
>>
>> If you would like to help in any way, please contact me and we'll get the
>> ball rolling.
>>
>> -Dave Johnson
>>
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