Ohhhh...here's an idea. Let's share around our pandora stations! I know we have a pile of them that we rotate at IndyHall. I'll gather up links and post them here, and encourage others to post their favorites as well.
-Alex On Tue, May 13, 2008 at 8:05 PM, Tara Hunt <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I find that playing a Pandora station like Thievery Corporation or Massive > Attack in the background is a good way to loosen people up enough. When it > is too quiet, ppl are afraid to break the silence. If there is some groove > in the background, it gets friendlier. > > ;) > > > On Tue, May 13, 2008 at 4:54 PM, ATusler <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> >> We've been using our conference room for longer telephone calls. One >> of our members is a freelance reporter who can be on the phone for up >> to an hour. >> >> Our problem is less with people who are too noisy, but everyone seems >> to be too cautious about talking. We're still finding our way and it's >> easier to loosen up than tighten up. >> >> Anthony >> >> On May 12, 9:15 pm, Matthew Wettergreen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> wrote: >> > Thanks, these are both really helpful for proper phrasing and leading >> > by example. Ned and I will start on this philosophy text and post a >> > draft this weekend for everyone to pick apart. >> > >> > With regards to noise does anyone else besides Indy Hall have a loud >> > room where there are no noise restrictions? We have a separate room >> > that could be used for this purpose but this depends on general >> > opinions. >> > >> > Matthew >> > >> > On May 11, 6:36 pm, "Brian Del Vecchio" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> > >> > > Once again, Alex, you've responded with my thoughts before I could get >> > > them in an email. Leading by example is the best way to establish >> > > community standards. I also try to vocalize the standards when doing >> > > so, by saying "I've got to make a call, so I'll be out on the back >> > > porch". Also, speaking up when someone is too loud, and with good >> > > humor, makes it safe for anyone else to do so later. >> > >> > > I offer this advice humbly, since I'm probably the worst offender in >> > > our space when it comes to disruptive conversation. >> > >> > > I was also reminded of this line from the NY Times article: >> > >> > > > And Mr. Vlahides at the Hat Factory griped about "some humorless >> European >> > > > guys" who sat at the common table and talked loudly on their >> cellphones >> > > > instead of going outside. >> > >> > > We must always be vigilant against these humorless invaders, wherever >> > > they may hail from :) >> > >> > > nytimes.com:http://urltea.com/369d >> > >> > > On 5/11/08, Alex Hillman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> > >> > > > Setting a precedent, and leading by example, are probably the two >> easiest >> > > > solutions. Sounds like this "shared space values" would be a great >> > > > sub-document to be shared along with our core values of coworking. >> > >> > > -- >> > > Brian Del Vecchio | Virosity, Inc. | [EMAIL PROTECTED] | >> 617-899-0798 >> >> > > > -- > tara 'miss rogue' hunt > coFounder > Citizen Agency (www.citizenagency.com) > blog: www.horsepigcow.com > phone: 415-694-1951 > fax: 415-727-5335 > > > > -- -- ----- -- ----- Alex Hillman round(3)media new! ask me about it digital: [EMAIL PROTECTED] visual: www.round3media.com | www.dangerouslyawesome.com local: www.indyhall.org --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Coworking" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
