On Wednesday, January 22, 2014 00:00:16 Omar Rassi wrote:
> So now that its established the front office must stay an enclosed space as
> per the landlord's request, lets throw some ideas of what we can fit in
> there. Its about half the size of the Craft Room at the old space, so its
> small. There was talk tonight of making that room a quiet workspace, maybe
> our library of books can go there with the futon and a desk, I can set up
> the desk as a blank spot to place your personal computer/desktop with
> speakers if you need to quietly work on a project design. I know we have
> the computer assets to place between 1 - 3 desktops if needed or make
> available a laptop for the space. One of the phones can be placed there as
> well. Thoughts? Or perhaps: Recording studio? Coat Closet? 3D and Digital
> Photo printing? Dark Room? Copier/Fax Room? Padded Room for when you go
> crazy at how awesome Synhak is?
> 
> Currently, and *temporarily* I have placed most of the computer assets in
> that room, so monitors, cables, laptops, desktops, drives, printers, etc.
> This way they are less likely to encounter a falling object or otherwise
> during renovations. If that's in the way, let me know so I can move them
> downstairs but I'll need help, some of it is heavy.
> 
> Lets come up with something everyone can use and and enjoy.

I'm using it as encouragement to build SYNHAK in a direction where it can buy 
the building.

> 
> On Mon, Jan 20, 2014 at 10:53 PM, Steve Radonich IV 
<[email protected]>wrote:
> >  I'm going to have to agree with Andrew on this one. As a recognized
> > 
> > business there needs to be certain steps taken to insure that SynHak
> > doesn't take on any unnecessary liabilities. Its not that I don't trust
> > anyone's quality of work but as Andrew stated the risk is much to high to
> > be acceptable. I get that people want us to do everything because the know
> > how and material is available but hiring someone to at the very least look
> > it over and give the thumbs up.
> > 
> > --- Original Message ---
> > 
> > From: "a l" <[email protected]>
> > Sent: January 20, 2014 10:48 PM
> > 
> > To: "SYN/HAK discussion list" <[email protected]>
> > Subject: Re: [SH-Discuss] 48 Summit St front room discussion thread
> > 
> >     I apologize that this is beating a dead horse to some of you but I
> > 
> > don't feel this has been given the attention and consideration that it
> > deserves. While part of it is I do no trust our members to know every
> > aspect of the NEC and whether domestic rules are the same as
> > commercial/industrial. There have already been instances of people
> > improperly following code.
> > I am more concerned with the chain of custody as it were.
> > 
> >  Should tragedy strike SynHak as it did the Geek group last month I want
> > 
> > to be 100000% sure that A) it could not have been our negligence B) that
> > the insurance will cover any damages or personal injury C) If legal action
> > is taken SynHak, Inc. is not named as a defendant.
> > 
> >  Having amateurs, no matter how good, preform this work cannot guarantee
> > 
> > these. The ability to say 'hey we hired this professional who is bonded,
> > insured, a rootin' tootin' cable laying, conduit bending, circuit splicing
> > prodigy and if there's problems with the electrical it's their fault' is
> > invaluable.
> > 
> >  I realize that the likelyhood of catastrophe is low but the consequences
> > 
> > are simply too high to justify taking financial shortcuts on potentially
> > lethal infrastructure.
> > 
> >  regards,
> >  Andrew
> > 
> > On Mon, Jan 20, 2014 at 9:55 PM, Torrie Fischer
> > <[email protected]>wrote:> 
> > On Monday, January 20, 2014 21:33:50 a l wrote:
> > > I feel I must clarify my position. While I am for making the front room
> > > more open and inviting I am not for doing these remodels now. We have 4
> > > short weeks until opening day and I know my availability to assist in
> > > renovations will be  limited at best due to school and health
> > 
> > constraints.
> > 
> > > Perhaps my ability to allot time for these renovations is skewed but I
> > > think we need to organize a sort of renovation triage. That is things
> > 
> > that
> > 
> > > absolutely positively must be working and presentable come March 1,
> > 
> > things
> > 
> > > that would be nice to have, and things that can wait.
> >  
> >  For reference, it took maybe a whole 5 man-hours of labor to tear down
> >  the
> > 
> > wall, strip nails, and clean up. I estimate it'll take another 7 to finish
> > the
> > front room, including rewiring electrical switches and patching the
> > ceiling.
> > 
> > > As far as getting a sense of what the community wants, yes this thread
> > 
> > has
> > 
> > > been active for a number of days but remember we have more than a few
> > > members who either get the list in digest form or are just more
> > 
> > comfortable
> > 
> > > voicing their opinions in person at meetings or open hours. Hopefully we
> > > can present the consideration at Tuesdays meeting.
> > > 
> > > I would also like to again voice my concern about the amount of
> > 
> > electrical
> > 
> > > work members are doing at the space. Every circuit presents a very
> > 
> > serious
> > 
> > > liability issue. I know a contractor was scheduled to come by last week
> > 
> > to
> > 
> > > check over wiring and fix things and I would take it as a kindness if
> > > people would stop undertaking electrical projects.
> >  
> >  I trust Andy, Craig, Devin, and everyone else to be able to watch all of
> > 
> > this
> > for safety. I never assume anyone else is checking things, so I make sure
> > to
> > personally inspect all work and verify it against code a few days later.
> > Others are welcome to do the same.
> > 
> > > regards,
> > > Andrew L
> > > 
> > > 
> > > On Mon, Jan 20, 2014 at 5:06 PM, Michael Griesacker
> > > 
> > > <[email protected]>wrote:
> > > > I am also against taking the wall down, for now, and feel scope creep
> > 
> > is a
> > 
> > > > valid point. I apologize for lack of lengthy supporting argument, but
> > > > I
> > > > only have two thumbs.
> > > > On Jan 20, 2014 12:32 PM, "[email protected]" <[email protected]
> > > > 
> > > > wrote:
> > > >> Omar, the decision is split. This is a discussion for the next
> > 
> > meeting. I
> > 
> > > >> am against tearing out the storage closet and the wall it resides in.
> > > >> That
> > > >> being said I am not against removing the "window" from the other,
> > 
> > south
> > 
> > > >> facing, wall. Stop trying to push decisions through by calling it
> > 
> > Synhak
> > 
> > > >> philosophy and brushing it under the rug. If we have disagreements we
> > > >> need
> > > >> to give everyone a chance to speak their piece. See you at the next
> > > >> meeting,
> > > >> 
> > > >> Devin Wolfe.
> > > >> 
> > > >> Sent from Yahoo Mail on
> > > >> 
> >  > >> Android<http://overview.mail.yahoo.com/mobile/?.src=Android>>>
> >  > >> 
> > > >>  ------------------------------
> > > >> 
> > > >> * From: * Omar Rassi <[email protected]>;
> > > >> * To: * SYN/HAK discussion list <[email protected]>;
> > > >> * Subject: * Re: [SH-Discuss] 48 Summit St front room discussion
> > 
> > thread
> > 
> > > >> * Sent: * Mon, Jan 20, 2014 4:40:18 PM
> > > >> 
> > > >>   Andrew L, I agree, we all love Synhak and want the best for our new
> > > >> 
> > > >> space but we must refrain from passionate sarcasm and profanity
> > > >> during
> > > >> discussion, its not acceptable during meetings nor should it be
> > > >> during
> > > >> discussion. From this thread, there is a very strong and compelling
> > > >> argument from more than one person for bringing down the walls in the
> > > >> front
> > > >> room, turning one wall into a welcome bar.
> > > >> 
> > > >> Currently, having a walled off restricted area is not in keeping with
> > > >> Synhak's philosophy. The admin computer I had set up before plus our
> > > >> document github should be more than sufficient sufficient to store
> > > >> and
> > > >> maintain any documentation or office related work that needs done by
> > 
> > an
> > 
> > > >> officer in the event an officer doesn't have access to their own
> > 
> > computer
> > 
> > > >> to do it with. When Synhak grows large enough to warrant a dedicated
> > > >> office
> > > >> space, then we'll revisit the subject.
> > > >> 
> > > >> My mind's eye is seeing the area becoming a place to make it easy to
> > 
> > find
> > 
> > > >> to more information on Synhak, access to membership and liability
> > 
> > forms,
> > 
> > > >> showcase sample projects (like the hard drive speakers Dialbot, etc).
> > > >> like
> > > >> the the kiosk that was at 21 W. North but version 2.0. essentially an
> > > >> excellent first sight for new visitors and guests of Synhak.
> > > >> 
> > > >> For now, lets get the area ready for that by taking down the wall,
> > 
> > making
> > 
> > > >> the bar height section of the other wall, and continue the
> > > >> renovations
> > > >> and
> > > >> repair that must take place anyway regardless of what happens to the
> > > >> wall.
> > > >> 
> > > >> On Mon, Jan 20, 2014 at 8:30 AM, a l <[email protected]> wrote:
> > > >>> Firstly I realize people are passionate about the space and making
> > > >>> it
> > > >>> better but if we could leave dismissive, explicit, and excessively
> > > >>> sarcastic commentary out of the discussion that would be excellent
> > > >>> to
> > > >>> everyone.
> > > >>> 
> > > >>> Secondly the arguments against tearing down the office we already
> > 
> > have
> > 
> > > >>> to build a slightly different one in the exact same place are more
> > 
> > than
> > 
> > > >>> just "There are other things in need of doing!". Secondly as you
> > 
> > pointed
> > 
> > > >>> out tearing down walls is not expensive. Remodeling the now larger
> > 
> > space
> > 
> > > >>> so
> > > >>> it doesn't look like people ran drunkenly around with sawz-alls and
> > > >>> crowbars is the expensive part. We have to get: ceiling tile,
> > 
> > drywall,
> > 
> > > >>> paint, relocate more outlets(new wiring, boxes, &c), and floor vents
> > 
> > for
> > 
> > > >>> formerly wall vents.
> > > >>> We are losing money and working on a finite time table. Having a
> > > >>> prioritized list actually does mean we should focus the vast
> > 
> > majority of
> > 
> > > >>> our limited time and money on them. They are the projects that need
> > 
> > to
> > 
> > > >>> get
> > > >>> done in order for SynHak to function come opening day. Getting the
> > 
> > main
> > 
> > > >>> workspace up and running should be everyone's main effort. After
> > 
> > that's
> > 
> > > >>> done we can and should focus on the 'nice to have' list.
> > > >>> 
> > > >>> regards,
> > > >>> Andrew L
> > > >>> 
> > > >>> 
> > > >>> On Mon, Jan 20, 2014 at 1:01 AM, Andrew Buczko <
> > 
> > [email protected]
> > 
> > > >>> > wrote:
> > > >>>> I shouldn't have to explain this...
> > > >>>> 
> > > >>>> Every time you start a project you run into expenses. Yes we can
> > > >>>> recycle what materials we have but there's always something else
> > 
> > needed
> > 
> > > >>>> to
> > > >>>> get the project done.
> > > >>>> 
> > > >>>> Personally, I'm done with this, so & so already started tearing out
> > 
> > the
> > 
> > > >>>> wall, so fuck it! lets just gut the whole fucking place!
> > > >>>> 
> > > >>>>  On Sun, Jan 19, 2014 at 11:29 AM, Omar Rassi
> > 
> > <[email protected]>wrote:
> > > >>>>> Andy, I also emailed the start of this thread to [email protected],
> > > >>>>> discuss is what responded first.
> > > >>>>> 
> > > >>>>> A few questions for you Andy:
> > > >>>>> >It's a nice little room, we can use for what ever we want, if you
> > > >>>>> 
> > > >>>>> take it away then all we'll have is big empty space.
> > > >>>>> 
> > > >>>>> It won't be empty, it would be built into the welcome bar. The
> > 
> > whole
> > 
> > > >>>>> reason we moved to 48 Summit is because we need more space, are
> > > >>>>> you
> > > >>>>> saying
> > > >>>>> we now have too much? How does keeping the walls make it less
> > 
> > empty?
> > 
> > > >>>>> >we don't have the money to build new walls.
> > > >>>>> 
> > > >>>>> Why would we need to build new walls there? Why would a Synhak
> > 
> > office
> > 
> > > >>>>> absolutely require walls? If a separate office is needed, a walled
> > > >>>>> off area right by the front door is not a good place to have one,
> > 
> > so a
> > 
> > > >>>>> room
> > > >>>>> to our specifications would need to be constructed anyway but in a
> > > >>>>> different place at the space as a long term project
> > > >>>>> 
> > > >>>>> >heck we still have to fix the ceiling first. Plus if you take out
> > 
> > the
> > 
> > > >>>>> wall you then have to fix the ceiling, who wants to look at a
> > 
> > bunch of
> > 
> > > >>>>> gaps?
> > > >>>>> 
> > > >>>>> That's a good point. Was this part of the ceiling not included in
> > 
> > our
> > 
> > > >>>>> estimates regarding roof repair? What is required to fix it, how
> > 
> > much
> > 
> > > >>>>> wood?
> > > >>>>> how much in ceiling tile? Can we get a hardware store to donate
> > > >>>>> the
> > > >>>>> materials for a donation tax receipt?
> > > >>>>> 
> > > >>>>> Andrew, you're right remodeling is expensive, we still have plenty
> > 
> > of
> > 
> > > >>>>> wood at our disposal and we've reclaimed even more from both 21 W
> > > >>>>> North and
> > > >>>>> 48 Summit. what do we think are the expenses associated with
> > 
> > turning
> > 
> > > >>>>> the
> > > >>>>> room into a welcome area/paperwork repository? And what materials
> > 
> > and
> > 
> > > >>>>> expertise do we already have on hand to make it happen? I can
> > 
> > think of
> > 
> > > >>>>> floor tileand ceiling repair though I have very little experience
> > 
> > with
> > 
> > > >>>>> carpentry and building repair so I couldn't begin to guess how
> > > >>>>> much
> > > >>>>> work
> > > >>>>> and material would be needed.
> > > >>>>> 
> > > >>>>> Thank you for sharing.
> > > >>>>> 
> > > >>>>> On Sun, Jan 19, 2014 at 10:24 AM, a l <[email protected]> wrote:
> > > >>>>>> I thunk it would be nice if that area were a reception type desk
> > > >>>>>> welcome bar type structure that housed paper work. As far as
> > > >>>>>> walks
> > > >>>>>> are
> > > >>>>>> concerned i think half height walls would be nice as this allows
> > > >>>>>> people to
> > > >>>>>> see the whole space but still restricts access to documents.
> > 
> > locked
> > 
> > > >>>>>> drawers
> > > >>>>>> they are only open during filing keeps privacy concerns satisfied
> > 
> > but
> > 
> > > >>>>>> still
> > > >>>>>> allows for any member to get blank forms for visitors.
> > > >>>>>> 
> > > >>>>>> That said remodeling is expensive, we have other more pressing
> > > >>>>>> expenses like getting up to code properly installed outlets in
> > > >>>>>> the
> > > >>>>>> main
> > > >>>>>> shop so people can hack. I think we need to prioritize our
> > 
> > spending
> > 
> > > >>>>>> and
> > > >>>>>> realize we can't do it all at the same time. For me removing
> > 
> > existing
> > 
> > > >>>>>> infrastructure only to modify it slightly is a frivolous expense
> > 
> > we
> > 
> > > >>>>>> can't
> > > >>>>>> shots right now. We should save for and do it this year, in the
> > 
> > next
> > 
> > > >>>>>> six
> > > >>>>>> months money permitting.
> > > >>>>>> 
> > > >>>>>> Also every project we start now is one more we have to finish by
> > > >>>>>> opening day. And we already have quite a list.
> > > >>>>>> 
> > > >>>>>> regards,
> > > >>>>>> Andrew L
> > > >>>>>> On Jan 19, 2014 1:12 AM, "Torrie Fischer" <
> > 
> > [email protected]>
> > 
> > > >>>>>> wrote:
> > > >>>>>>> On Sunday, January 19, 2014 00:33:16 Omar Rassi wrote:
> > > >>>>>>> > >1) Are we keeping the room or are we taking down the wall
> > > >>>>>>> > >with
> > > >>>>>>> > >the
> > > >>>>>>> > 
> > > >>>>>>> > closet/shelves?
> > > >>>>>>> > 
> > > >>>>>>> > Torrie's argument is compelling, though I leaned towards
> > 
> > keeping
> > 
> > > >>>>>>> the room
> > > >>>>>>> 
> > > >>>>>>> > as is, I am now indifferent to walls up or down.
> > > >>>>>>> > 
> > > >>>>>>> > >2) If we are keeping the room, for what purpose will it
> > 
> > fulfill?
> > 
> > > >>>>>>> Crafts?
> > > >>>>>>> 
> > > >>>>>>> > Admin office/recordkeeping? servers? Member storage? Computer
> > 
> > lab?
> > 
> > > >>>>>>> Lounge?
> > > >>>>>>> 
> > > >>>>>>> > Etc etc.
> > > >>>>>>> > 
> > > >>>>>>> > I had envisioned a place where Synhak Inc. office could go. A
> > > >>>>>>> 
> > > >>>>>>> place where
> > > >>>>>>> 
> > > >>>>>>> > the office of secretary, treasurer, and the champions, could
> > 
> > work
> > 
> > > >>>>>>> on the
> > > >>>>>>> 
> > > >>>>>>> > not so exciting parts of running a non-profit with minimal
> > > >>>>>>> 
> > > >>>>>>> distraction from
> > > >>>>>>> 
> > > >>>>>>> > hackers hacking. It would be a room to keep important paper
> > > >>>>>>> 
> > > >>>>>>> records that we
> > > >>>>>>> 
> > > >>>>>>> > are required to have on file in a controlled place to prevent
> > > >>>>>>> 
> > > >>>>>>> tampering
> > > >>>>>>> 
> > > >>>>>>> > (we've never had an issue with this in the past, its just a
> > > >>>>>>> 
> > > >>>>>>> perspective of
> > > >>>>>>> 
> > > >>>>>>> > assurance from a 3rd party perspective i.e. How can we
> > 
> > guarantee
> > 
> > > >>>>>>> the
> > > >>>>>>> 
> > > >>>>>>> > records are true if anyone can walk in and change the paper
> > > >>>>>>> 
> > > >>>>>>> documents when
> > > >>>>>>> 
> > > >>>>>>> > a member's back is turned?)
> > > >>>>>>> > 
> > > >>>>>>> > >3) Do we even need walls for those purposes? In other words,
> > 
> > if
> > 
> > > >>>>>>> it does
> > > >>>>>>> 
> > > >>>>>>> > come down, will that detract from anyone's desires for how to
> > 
> > use
> > 
> > > >>>>>>> the space?
> > > >>>>>>> 
> > > >>>>>>> > A bolted and locked file cabinet and appropriate file
> > 
> > permissions
> > 
> > > >>>>>>> > (read-write access for officers and champions, read-only
> > > >>>>>>> > access
> > > >>>>>>> > for
> > > >>>>>>> > everyone else) placed on a workstation designated for office
> > 
> > use
> > 
> > > >>>>>>> can
> > > >>>>>>> 
> > > >>>>>>> > accomplish the same records assurance mentioned above while
> > > >>>>>>> 
> > > >>>>>>> keeping the
> > > >>>>>>> 
> > > >>>>>>> > digital copies open and transparent. So perhaps a walled off
> > 
> > area
> > 
> > > >>>>>>> may not
> > > >>>>>>> 
> > > >>>>>>> > be necessary as I previously thought. Objectively thinking
> > 
> > about
> > 
> > > >>>>>>> it,
> > > >>>>>>> 
> > > >>>>>>> > creating a welcome area out of that room would not lessen my
> > > >>>>>>> 
> > > >>>>>>> desire to use
> > > >>>>>>> 
> > > >>>>>>> > the space and could provide a wow factor for visitors and
> > 
> > guests,
> > 
> > > >>>>>>> I can
> > > >>>>>>> 
> > > >>>>>>> > think of alternatives to achieve my desired goals for a Synhak
> > > >>>>>>> 
> > > >>>>>>> Inc. Office.
> > > >>>>>>> 
> > > >>>>>>> Thank you. It is important that we all try to be as pragmatic as
> > > >>>>>>> possible when
> > > >>>>>>> considering how to best allocate the finite volume we have
> > 
> > available
> > 
> > > >>>>>>> to us. I
> > > >>>>>>> feel the quantity of shared space should be maximized as it
> > > >>>>>>> gives
> > > >>>>>>> others the
> > > >>>>>>> broadest canvas that this building can provide, until it becomes
> > > >>>>>>> more
> > > >>>>>>> beneficial to the community to do otherwise.
> > > >>>>>>> 
> > > >>>>>>> > On Sat, Jan 18, 2014 at 11:24 PM, Torrie Fischer
> > > >>>>>>> > 
> > > >>>>>>> > <[email protected]>wrote:
> > > >>>>>>> > > On Saturday, January 18, 2014 22:26:49 Omar Rassi wrote:
> > > >>>>>>> > > > There may be some miscommunication/misunderstanding about
> > 
> > the
> > 
> > > >>>>>>> front room
> > > >>>>>>> 
> > > >>>>>>> > > at
> > > >>>>>>> > > 
> > > >>>>>>> > > > 48 Summit St. So lets talk about what to do with that
> > > >>>>>>> > > > room.
> > > >>>>>>> > > > 
> > > >>>>>>> > > > The original plan was to remove all the walls, shelving
> > > >>>>>>> > > > and
> > > >>>>>>> 
> > > >>>>>>> cabinetry to
> > > >>>>>>> 
> > > >>>>>>> > > > give us a large open area to do what we wish with and turn
> > 
> > one
> > 
> > > >>>>>>> of its
> > > >>>>>>> 
> > > >>>>>>> > > walls
> > > >>>>>>> > > 
> > > >>>>>>> > > > into a welcome bar like at the old space. However, it
> > 
> > appears
> > 
> > > >>>>>>> that some
> > > >>>>>>> 
> > > >>>>>>> > > > members want to keep the small office-ish type room for
> > > >>>>>>> 
> > > >>>>>>> various reasons
> > > >>>>>>> 
> > > >>>>>>> > > > (each person in favor of keeping the room has a different
> > > >>>>>>> 
> > > >>>>>>> idea). So lets
> > > >>>>>>> 
> > > >>>>>>> > > > discuss!
> > > >>>>>>> > > > 
> > > >>>>>>> > > > Key points of discussion:
> > > >>>>>>> > > > 
> > > >>>>>>> > > > 1) Are we keeping the room or are we taking down the wall
> > 
> > with
> > 
> > > >>>>>>> the
> > > >>>>>>> 
> > > >>>>>>> > > > closet/shelves?
> > > >>>>>>> > > 
> > > >>>>>>> > > I would prefer to remove the closet side wall of that room
> > 
> > and
> > 
> > > >>>>>>> create a
> > > >>>>>>> 
> > > >>>>>>> > > new
> > > >>>>>>> > > welcome bar from the other wall of the room by cutting it to
> > > >>>>>>> 
> > > >>>>>>> only a few
> > > >>>>>>> 
> > > >>>>>>> > > feet
> > > >>>>>>> > > tall. This would create a very open and inviting physical
> > 
> > space.
> > 
> > > >>>>>>> > > > 2) If we are keeping the room, for what purpose will it
> > > >>>>>>> 
> > > >>>>>>> fulfill? Crafts?
> > > >>>>>>> 
> > > >>>>>>> > > > Admin office/recordkeeping? servers? Member storage?
> > 
> > Computer
> > 
> > > >>>>>>> lab?
> > > >>>>>>> 
> > > >>>>>>> > > Lounge?
> > > >>>>>>> > > 
> > > >>>>>>> > > > Etc etc.
> > > >>>>>>> > > 
> > > >>>>>>> > > If someone is intending on turning it into some form of
> > 
> > member
> > 
> > > >>>>>>> storage,
> > > >>>>>>> 
> > > >>>>>>> > > SYNHAK, Inc office, or server closet, I think it would be
> > 
> > wise
> > 
> > > >>>>>>> to remember
> > > >>>>>>> 
> > > >>>>>>> > > that we have a massive basement that has not yet been spoken
> > 
> > for
> > 
> > > >>>>>>> in any
> > > >>>>>>> 
> > > >>>>>>> > > significant capacity and will likely see the smallest
> > 
> > fraction
> > 
> > > >>>>>>> of actual
> > > >>>>>>> 
> > > >>>>>>> > > foot
> > > >>>>>>> > > traffic in proportion to the floor space.
> > > >>>>>>> > > 
> > > >>>>>>> > > Additionally, why would you want something so obviously
> > 
> > meant to
> > 
> > > >>>>>>> be hidden
> > > >>>>>>> 
> > > >>>>>>> > > and
> > > >>>>>>> > > out of the way *immediately next to the front door*? Thats
> > 
> > just
> > 
> > > >>>>>>> not good
> > > >>>>>>> 
> > > >>>>>>> > > feng
> > > >>>>>>> > > shui.
> > > >>>>>>> > > 
> > > >>>>>>> > > > 3) Do we even need walls for those purposes? In other
> > 
> > words,
> > 
> > > >>>>>>> if it does
> > > >>>>>>> 
> > > >>>>>>> > > > come down, will that detract from anyone's desires for how
> > 
> > to
> > 
> > > >>>>>>> use the
> > > >>>>>>> 
> > > >>>>>>> > > space?
> > > >>>>>>> > > 
> > > >>>>>>> > > I feel it creates a walled off area of a space that is
> > 
> > otherwise
> > 
> > > >>>>>>> open to
> > > >>>>>>> 
> > > >>>>>>> > > everyone. It implies that there is some private part of the
> > > >>>>>>> 
> > > >>>>>>> space that
> > > >>>>>>> 
> > > >>>>>>> > > you're
> > > >>>>>>> > > not allowed to visit, and it is immediately at the front
> > > >>>>>>> 
> > > >>>>>>> entrance. The
> > > >>>>>>> 
> > > >>>>>>> > > building already has enough cubicle-dungeon-like attributes
> > > >>>>>>> 
> > > >>>>>>> without
> > > >>>>>>> 
> > > >>>>>>> > > functional
> > > >>>>>>> > > windows up front.
> > > >>>>>>> > > 
> > > >>>>>>> > > > For reference please see the floorplan of 48 Summit St. at
> > > >>>>>>> > > > http://calculais.com/syn/syncalled.pdf and Synhak's google
> > > >>>>>>> 
> > > >>>>>>> plus page at
> > > >>>>>>> 
> > > >>>>>>> > > > https://plus.google.com/104182820750454997283 for
> > 
> > pictures of
> > 
> > > >>>>>>> 48 Summit
> > > >>>>>>> 
> > > >>>>>>> > > St
> > > >>>>>>> > > 
> > > >>>>>>> > > > pre-renovation. The bottom of the floorplan page is where
> > 
> > the
> > 
> > > >>>>>>> entrance
> > > >>>>>>> 
> > > >>>>>>> > > > is
> > > >>>>>>> > > > (Front door is angled) the room in question is directly to
> > 
> > the
> > 
> > > >>>>>>> right of
> > > >>>>>>> 
> > > >>>>>>> > > > that, the specific wall to come down is to the right of
> > > >>>>>>> > > > the
> > > >>>>>>> 
> > > >>>>>>> room's door
> > > >>>>>>> 
> > > >>>>>>> > > > with the wall closest to the front door being turned into
> > > >>>>>>> > > > a
> > > >>>>>>> 
> > > >>>>>>> welcome bar
> > > >>>>>>> 
> > > >>>>>>> > > as
> > > >>>>>>> > > 
> > > >>>>>>> > > > with the old space. Remember that this is simply
> > > >>>>>>> > > > discussion
> > > >>>>>>> 
> > > >>>>>>> where
> > > >>>>>>> 
> > > >>>>>>> > > everyone
> > > >>>>>>> > > 
> > > >>>>>>> > > > can voice their concerns. Ultimately this should be
> > 
> > decided no
> > 
> > > >>>>>>> later
> > > >>>>>>> 
> > > >>>>>>> > > > than
> > > >>>>>>> > > > Tuesday's meeting by the membership as per our
> > 
> > self-governance
> > 
> > > >>>>>>> process (
> > > >>>>>>> 
> > > >>>>>>> > > > https://synhak.org/wiki/Governance) so we can get a move
> > 
> > on
> > 
> > > >>>>>>> with this
> > > >>>>>>> 
> > > >>>>>>> > > area
> > > >>>>>>> > > 
> > > >>>>>>> > > > and once decided put it behind us.
> > > >>>>>>> > > 
> > > >>>>>>> > > _______________________________________________
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