So what did you guys like? What didn't you like?
This is for people who went or interacted via the forum. I'd love to see some thoughts on it!
Obviously I couldn't watch the whole thing but from what I did see there was some brilliant stuff on show. We just need to follow this up with UK keycon. :D
Obviously I couldn't watch the whole thing but from what I did see there was some brilliant stuff on show. We just need to follow this up with UK keycon. :DMeetup in London some day between 1st and 7th of September. Date has not been set yet.
Things that were great:
- Dongsquad reunion
Things I didn't like:
1. Not being there
2. Not being there
3. Lack of pictures, unless I missed a thread of pics.
Things I didn't like:
1. Not being there
2. Not being there
3. Lack of pictures, unless I missed a thread of pics.
so this meet made me want to start buying up boards again.
thank you.
- Introduction round (Hello, I'm X from Y, I work for Z, doing this and that and my interest are whatever)
Things I didn't like:
1. Not being there
2. Not being there
3. Lack of pictures, unless I missed a thread of pics.
3) Sculpting a zergling.Don't think I've seen that yet. Still have it, or pics of it?
Things I liked,
....
5) Meeting the Walter family.
She signed it "Mama Fry".:DShow Image(http://circlesunderstreetlights.files.wordpress.com/2013/04/happy-crying-rage-face.jpg)
Too much effort for too little time with everyone. DEFINATELY need more time to socialize. Like, 9:00AM to 9:00PM. I met 3 or 4 people who were awesome, spent 30 minutes talking to each, saw a couple presentations and the day was over. I am thinking I was the oldest one thete. The thing I enjoyed was the passion of the younger guys. Beast really enjoys making things. Binge really enjoys making things. Dionde (spelling?) loves photography. I would have loved to talk with TJ about cables, wcass about BSs, and others, but there was not enough time. I am sure things will continue to get better but this was a fantastic start.
John
I didn't get to shake your hand again and say bye to you John :(.
I really enjoyed our conversation about your old jobs and being able to make stuff at shops with nice equipment. We'll definitely have to stay in touch :D
Too much effort for too little time with everyone. DEFINATELY need more time to socialize. Like, 9:00AM to 9:00PM. I met 3 or 4 people who were awesome, spent 30 minutes talking to each, saw a couple presentations and the day was over. I am thinking I was the oldest one thete. The thing I enjoyed was the passion of the younger guys. Beast really enjoys making things. Binge really enjoys making things. Dionde (spelling?) loves photography. I would have loved to talk with TJ about cables, wcass about BSs, and others, but there was not enough time. I am sure things will continue to get better but this was a fantastic start.
John
PS ... Sorry, forgot about a good clack conversation with eth0s. Sorry if I forgot anyone else.
It's mingapedia you know? Ask mkawa a question, get a nuclear bomb of knowledge. :P
4. If someone lives in the area have fliers posted around town for the event especially in common areas in the event of colleges present, possibly a radio ad or even an ad on a public access channel.
What I liked
1. You guys got my wife into mech boards. I have been trying to get my wife into one ever since I got my Das. And probably 95% of the stock alpha keys have shine with the space bar almost having a divot where my right thumb hits it.
What I liked
1. You guys got my wife into mech boards. I have been trying to get my wife into one ever since I got my Das. And probably 95% of the stock alpha keys have shine with the space bar almost having a divot where my right thumb hits it.
I thought you might have listed this under "What I didn't like " because now you have to buy two of everything ;)
What I liked
1. You guys got my wife into mech boards. I have been trying to get my wife into one ever since I got my Das. And probably 95% of the stock alpha keys have shine with the space bar almost having a divot where my right thumb hits it.
I thought you might have listed this under "What I didn't like " because now you have to buy two of everything ;)
I don't care. We aren't hurting for money that bad. Also it means I have a wider base for gift ideas for birthdays, anniversary (and yes I would), and Christmas etc.
4) Punching Rarar in front of his mom.Please tell me that this actually happened...
Telepresence? Needs robots invent, so everyone can attend no matter where they are.
Maybe in 2063?
Telepresence? Needs robots invent, so everyone can attend no matter where they are.
Maybe in 2063?
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Maybe have a wall of laptops with members who can't be there Skyped in so we can sit down and chat with them. Put little name tags above each monitor. :)
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Now if only that was real and not a TV prop ...
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Now if only that was real and not a TV prop ...
Actually I think it was real, it looks a lot like Texai...
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Big ups to Binge for the livestream, that was awesome. Other than that... next on on the west coast/ east coast? (maybe alternate?)
CPT, I think you meant early 2014.Big ups to Binge for the livestream, that was awesome. Other than that... next on on the west coast/ east coast? (maybe alternate?)
Just FYI, Keycon West should be happening in early 2013. Mkawa was saying it would be in LA-area or San Francisco-area.
I really like the name tags! Super useful for id-ing people
My one gripe with them is the avatars were a bit small. I really id people via the avatars more so than the names.
I really like the name tags! Super useful for id-ing people
My one gripe with them is the avatars were a bit small. I really id people via the avatars more so than the names.
Seconded. And I'll add that I would have liked to see their real names on the name tag in addition, at least as an option if the person approved it. I like to use real names in person and I kept forgetting people's names. :P
I really like the name tags! Super useful for id-ing people
My one gripe with them is the avatars were a bit small. I really id people via the avatars more so than the names.
Seconded. And I'll add that I would have liked to see their real names on the name tag in addition, at least as an option if the person approved it. I like to use real names in person and I kept forgetting people's names. :P
Some people prefer the mystery!
I really like the name tags! Super useful for id-ing people
My one gripe with them is the avatars were a bit small. I really id people via the avatars more so than the names.
Seconded. And I'll add that I would have liked to see their real names on the name tag in addition, at least as an option if the person approved it. I like to use real names in person and I kept forgetting people's names. :P
Some people prefer the mystery!
Well everyone told me their real name anyway, so it shouldn't be an issue. But that's why I said optional. :P
Edit: Unless you meant that some people wouldn't want to see other people's real names?
- Multiple backdrops so you can have your photo in Paris, Hawaii, or the great pyramids.
Oh great, now I'm reading mashby's post in his voice.......
+1 to Mashby - agree 100% with everything mentioned.
Only drawback to using hotel space is that it will prob cost more than 10 bucks a head unless we go to a dumpy hotel.
Overall, I thought it was a blast and I had tons-of-fun. This was the first one and although there were too many unknowns and things left to chance, everything came together rather nicely. Reading through all the feedback, I'm thrilled that everyone appeared to have a great time, would like to make it more awesome and come back next year.
There's always room for improvement in any event, regardless of how successful they are, below are my thoughts.
What I'd Like To See Next Time
1. Host the event at a hotel instead of a campus
- Allows for reserving a block of rooms
- Makes transportation easier since most hotels have shuttles
- Allows for the Con to run a full-day, or possibly two days
- Makes socializing easier after the official events
2. Have An official signup form
- Allows for a proper headcount
- No need to have people confirm
- Capture Name tag information (choose what you want to see on your tag)
3. Charge A Registration Fee
- Make it inexpensive, like $10
- Can be used to cover lunch
- Should be based on what the cost of the event is, minus vendor contributions
- Requires that those that register commit to the event.
4. Assign Responsibilities
- Dedicated "MC" to keep things on schedule and in order
- Dedicated "A/V". Binge and Hoff did a great job and very grateful they took charge of it
- A bunch of other small tasks that can be assigned to a volunteer
5. More Planning
- You can never have enough, but...
- Creating a specific agenda and then building around it
- Registration of speakers/presenters
- Specific events, opportunities for vendors to present/donate/participate
6. "Blue Sky" Ideas
- Typing competition (mentioned already)
- Workshops
- How to make a USB Cable
- How to lube a switch
- etc
- Spouse activities
- Awards dinner
- Sifo Photo Booth
- Life-size cardboard cutout of Sifo
- Get your picture taken with him
- Multiple backdrops so you can have your photo in Paris, Hawaii, or the great pyramids.
+1 to Mashby - agree 100% with everything mentioned.
Only drawback to using hotel space is that it will prob cost more than 10 bucks a head unless we go to a dumpy hotel.
8. Disallow any talking by mkawaOverall, I thought it was a blast and I had tons-of-fun. This was the first one and although there were too many unknowns and things left to chance, everything came together rather nicely. Reading through all the feedback, I'm thrilled that everyone appeared to have a great time, would like to make it more awesome and come back next year.
There's always room for improvement in any event, regardless of how successful they are, below are my thoughts.
What I'd Like To See Next Time
1. Host the event at a hotel instead of a campus
- Allows for reserving a block of rooms
- Makes transportation easier since most hotels have shuttles
- Allows for the Con to run a full-day, or possibly two days
- Makes socializing easier after the official events
2. Have An official signup form
- Allows for a proper headcount
- No need to have people confirm
- Capture Name tag information (choose what you want to see on your tag)
3. Charge A Registration Fee
- Make it inexpensive, like $10
- Can be used to cover lunch
- Should be based on what the cost of the event is, minus vendor contributions
- Requires that those that register commit to the event.
4. Assign Responsibilities
- Dedicated "MC" to keep things on schedule and in order
- Dedicated "A/V". Binge and Hoff did a great job and very grateful they took charge of it
- A bunch of other small tasks that can be assigned to a volunteer
5. More Planning
- You can never have enough, but...
- Creating a specific agenda and then building around it
- Registration of speakers/presenters
- Specific events, opportunities for vendors to present/donate/participate
6. "Blue Sky" Ideas
- Typing competition (mentioned already)
- Workshops
- How to make a USB Cable
- How to lube a switch
- etc
- Spouse activities
- Awards dinner
- Sifo Photo Booth
- Life-size cardboard cutout of Sifo
- Get your picture taken with him
- Multiple backdrops so you can have your photo in Paris, Hawaii, or the great pyramids.
7. Make mashby the official KeyCon organizer.
8. Disallow any talking by mkawaOverall, I thought it was a blast and I had tons-of-fun. This was the first one and although there were too many unknowns and things left to chance, everything came together rather nicely. Reading through all the feedback, I'm thrilled that everyone appeared to have a great time, would like to make it more awesome and come back next year.
There's always room for improvement in any event, regardless of how successful they are, below are my thoughts.
What I'd Like To See Next Time
1. Host the event at a hotel instead of a campus
- Allows for reserving a block of rooms
- Makes transportation easier since most hotels have shuttles
- Allows for the Con to run a full-day, or possibly two days
- Makes socializing easier after the official events
2. Have An official signup form
- Allows for a proper headcount
- No need to have people confirm
- Capture Name tag information (choose what you want to see on your tag)
3. Charge A Registration Fee
- Make it inexpensive, like $10
- Can be used to cover lunch
- Should be based on what the cost of the event is, minus vendor contributions
- Requires that those that register commit to the event.
4. Assign Responsibilities
- Dedicated "MC" to keep things on schedule and in order
- Dedicated "A/V". Binge and Hoff did a great job and very grateful they took charge of it
- A bunch of other small tasks that can be assigned to a volunteer
5. More Planning
- You can never have enough, but...
- Creating a specific agenda and then building around it
- Registration of speakers/presenters
- Specific events, opportunities for vendors to present/donate/participate
6. "Blue Sky" Ideas
- Typing competition (mentioned already)
- Workshops
- How to make a USB Cable
- How to lube a switch
- etc
- Spouse activities
- Awards dinner
- Sifo Photo Booth
- Life-size cardboard cutout of Sifo
- Get your picture taken with him
- Multiple backdrops so you can have your photo in Paris, Hawaii, or the great pyramids.
7. Make mashby the official KeyCon organizer.
And introductions8. Disallow any talking by mkawaOverall, I thought it was a blast and I had tons-of-fun. This was the first one and although there were too many unknowns and things left to chance, everything came together rather nicely. Reading through all the feedback, I'm thrilled that everyone appeared to have a great time, would like to make it more awesome and come back next year.
There's always room for improvement in any event, regardless of how successful they are, below are my thoughts.
What I'd Like To See Next Time
1. Host the event at a hotel instead of a campus
- Allows for reserving a block of rooms
- Makes transportation easier since most hotels have shuttles
- Allows for the Con to run a full-day, or possibly two days
- Makes socializing easier after the official events
2. Have An official signup form
- Allows for a proper headcount
- No need to have people confirm
- Capture Name tag information (choose what you want to see on your tag)
3. Charge A Registration Fee
- Make it inexpensive, like $10
- Can be used to cover lunch
- Should be based on what the cost of the event is, minus vendor contributions
- Requires that those that register commit to the event.
4. Assign Responsibilities
- Dedicated "MC" to keep things on schedule and in order
- Dedicated "A/V". Binge and Hoff did a great job and very grateful they took charge of it
- A bunch of other small tasks that can be assigned to a volunteer
5. More Planning
- You can never have enough, but...
- Creating a specific agenda and then building around it
- Registration of speakers/presenters
- Specific events, opportunities for vendors to present/donate/participate
6. "Blue Sky" Ideas
- Typing competition (mentioned already)
- Workshops
- How to make a USB Cable
- How to lube a switch
- etc
- Spouse activities
- Awards dinner
- Sifo Photo Booth
- Life-size cardboard cutout of Sifo
- Get your picture taken with him
- Multiple backdrops so you can have your photo in Paris, Hawaii, or the great pyramids.
7. Make mashby the official KeyCon organizer.
+1 on number 8 during presentations
Looks like quite the epic event guys! I really wish I could have been there after looking through all of the pictures and seeing some familiar faces and plenty of unknowns.I had 3 or 4 NIB vintage Cherry boards I never broke out. Needed more space :)
just think, if I would have been there, it would have been a 500% increase in number of 1800 boards being shown off ;) Glad there was at least 2 of them though. maybe 2014 I can hope
time to go look through the rest of these threads and pictures and see what else I missed
Looks like quite the epic event guys! I really wish I could have been there after looking through all of the pictures and seeing some familiar faces and plenty of unknowns.I had 3 or 4 NIB vintage Cherry boards I never broke out. Needed more space :)
just think, if I would have been there, it would have been a 500% increase in number of 1800 boards being shown off ;) Glad there was at least 2 of them though. maybe 2014 I can hope
time to go look through the rest of these threads and pictures and see what else I missed
Looks like quite the epic event guys! I really wish I could have been there after looking through all of the pictures and seeing some familiar faces and plenty of unknowns.I had 3 or 4 NIB vintage Cherry boards I never broke out. Needed more space :)
just think, if I would have been there, it would have been a 500% increase in number of 1800 boards being shown off ;) Glad there was at least 2 of them though. maybe 2014 I can hope
time to go look through the rest of these threads and pictures and see what else I missed
G81-3116SDULooks like quite the epic event guys! I really wish I could have been there after looking through all of the pictures and seeing some familiar faces and plenty of unknowns.I had 3 or 4 NIB vintage Cherry boards I never broke out. Needed more space :)
just think, if I would have been there, it would have been a 500% increase in number of 1800 boards being shown off ;) Glad there was at least 2 of them though. maybe 2014 I can hope
time to go look through the rest of these threads and pictures and see what else I missed
Which cherry boards?
yes, audio equipment would be really cool.
+1 to Mashby - agree 100% with everything mentioned.
Only drawback to using hotel space is that it will prob cost more than 10 bucks a head unless we go to a dumpy hotel.
+1 to Mashby - agree 100% with everything mentioned.
Only drawback to using hotel space is that it will prob cost more than 10 bucks a head unless we go to a dumpy hotel.
I'm okay spending a bit of money to make the experience smoother and more enjoyable. I suspect a few people might agree?
+1 to Mashby - agree 100% with everything mentioned.
Only drawback to using hotel space is that it will prob cost more than 10 bucks a head unless we go to a dumpy hotel.
I'm okay spending a bit of money to make the experience smoother and more enjoyable. I suspect a few people might agree?
Total cost could end up being cheaper if we reduce transportation costs and do not have to worry about parking. Not to mention the cost of time and energy of running around the city.
yes, audio equipment would be really cool.
Would alos love to see some audio equipment there next time as well. I'll bring the scotch! :thumb:
I wish I could have gone :(As do we, tipo. Hopefully next time.
I plan on attending the 2014 one. Maybe planning ?? Depending on location of course.I wish I could have gone :(As do we, tipo. Hopefully next time.
I wish I could have gone :(
And introductions8. Disallow any talking by mkawaOverall, I thought it was a blast and I had tons-of-fun. This was the first one and although there were too many unknowns and things left to chance, everything came together rather nicely. Reading through all the feedback, I'm thrilled that everyone appeared to have a great time, would like to make it more awesome and come back next year.
There's always room for improvement in any event, regardless of how successful they are, below are my thoughts.
What I'd Like To See Next Time
1. Host the event at a hotel instead of a campus
- Allows for reserving a block of rooms
- Makes transportation easier since most hotels have shuttles
- Allows for the Con to run a full-day, or possibly two days
- Makes socializing easier after the official events
2. Have An official signup form
- Allows for a proper headcount
- No need to have people confirm
- Capture Name tag information (choose what you want to see on your tag)
3. Charge A Registration Fee
- Make it inexpensive, like $10
- Can be used to cover lunch
- Should be based on what the cost of the event is, minus vendor contributions
- Requires that those that register commit to the event.
4. Assign Responsibilities
- Dedicated "MC" to keep things on schedule and in order
- Dedicated "A/V". Binge and Hoff did a great job and very grateful they took charge of it
- A bunch of other small tasks that can be assigned to a volunteer
5. More Planning
- You can never have enough, but...
- Creating a specific agenda and then building around it
- Registration of speakers/presenters
- Specific events, opportunities for vendors to present/donate/participate
6. "Blue Sky" Ideas
- Typing competition (mentioned already)
- Workshops
- How to make a USB Cable
- How to lube a switch
- etc
- Spouse activities
- Awards dinner
- Sifo Photo Booth
- Life-size cardboard cutout of Sifo
- Get your picture taken with him
- Multiple backdrops so you can have your photo in Paris, Hawaii, or the great pyramids.
7. Make mashby the official KeyCon organizer.
+1 on number 8 during presentations
I wish I could have gone :(
Would have been nice to see some of your Alps boards. The pickings were sparse.
I wish I could have gone :(
Would have been nice to see some of your Alps boards. The pickings were sparse.
I had a bunch of Alps boards but some of the guests sat in front of my table. I had a Siig Minitouch, a Dauphin DCK-84, and my modded Ducky 1087XM.
and yes, i do need to shut up.
I was home nursing a bad sunburn and being upset at myself for not making travel arrangements earlier.
and yes, i do need to shut up.
and yes, i do need to shut up.
no. you provide a service. you kill the awkward silence. if you shut up it'd just be a bunch of people staring at each other.
and yes, i do need to shut up.
no. you provide a service. you kill the awkward silence. if you shut up it'd just be a bunch of people staring at each other.
Awkward silence presentations? :p
and yes, i do need to shut up.
no. you provide a service. you kill the awkward silence. if you shut up it'd just be a bunch of people staring at each other.
Awkward silence presentations? :p
Fixed and it sounds cool!
and yes, i do need to shut up.
no. you provide a service. you kill the awkward silence. if you shut up it'd just be a bunch of people staring at each other.
Overall, I thought it was a blast and I had tons-of-fun. This was the first one and although there were too many unknowns and things left to chance, everything came together rather nicely. Reading through all the feedback, I'm thrilled that everyone appeared to have a great time, would like to make it more awesome and come back next year.
There's always room for improvement in any event, regardless of how successful they are, below are my thoughts.
What I'd Like To See Next Time
1. Host the event at a hotel instead of a campus
- Allows for reserving a block of rooms
- Makes transportation easier since most hotels have shuttles
- Allows for the Con to run a full-day, or possibly two days
- Makes socializing easier after the official events
2. Have An official signup form
- Allows for a proper headcount
- No need to have people confirm
- Capture Name tag information (choose what you want to see on your tag)
3. Charge A Registration Fee
- Make it inexpensive, like $10
- Can be used to cover lunch
- Should be based on what the cost of the event is, minus vendor contributions
- Requires that those that register commit to the event.
4. Assign Responsibilities
- Dedicated "MC" to keep things on schedule and in order
- Dedicated "A/V". Binge and Hoff did a great job and very grateful they took charge of it
- A bunch of other small tasks that can be assigned to a volunteer
5. More Planning
- You can never have enough, but...
- Creating a specific agenda and then building around it
- Registration of speakers/presenters
- Specific events, opportunities for vendors to present/donate/participate
6. "Blue Sky" Ideas
- Typing competition (mentioned already)
- Workshops
- How to make a USB Cable
- How to lube a switch
- etc
- Spouse activities
- Awards dinner
- Sifo Photo Booth
- Life-size cardboard cutout of Sifo
- Get your picture taken with him
- Multiple backdrops so you can have your photo in Paris, Hawaii, or the great pyramids.
eth0s, you bring up an interesting point. TN is central to the eastern half of the states, so that might be worth considering. It'd provide a not-too-far location for even more people than doing NY or something like that.
The location should be mashby's house. See how easy that is?
The location should be mashby's house. See how easy that is?
Just bring your tents and we can camp out in his backyard
The location should be mashby's house. See how easy that is?
Just bring your tents and we can camp out in his backyard
The location should be mashby's house. See how easy that is?
Just bring your tents and we can camp out in his backyard
sometimes i need to shut up to let people mingle because keycon is time limited ;)and yes, i do need to shut up.
Nah, you wouldn't be mkawa if you weren't in a constant state of high-speed, high-density information dispersal. ;D
eth0s, you bring up an interesting point. TN is central to the eastern half of the states, so that might be worth considering. It'd provide a not-too-far location for even more people than doing NY or something like that.
Also I bet the hotels are cheaper in Nashville, TN, than hotels in NYC or even Chicago.
eth0s, you bring up an interesting point. TN is central to the eastern half of the states, so that might be worth considering. It'd provide a not-too-far location for even more people than doing NY or something like that.
Also I bet the hotels are cheaper in Nashville, TN, than hotels in NYC or even Chicago.
And better yet my wife is always wanting to go to Nashville!
I'm really quiet in person in case anyone was scared I'd talk the whole time.
eth0s, you bring up an interesting point. TN is central to the eastern half of the states, so that might be worth considering. It'd provide a not-too-far location for even more people than doing NY or something like that.
Also I bet the hotels are cheaper in Nashville, TN, than hotels in NYC or even Chicago.
And better yet my wife is always wanting to go to Nashville!
I'm really quiet in person in case anyone was scared I'd talk the whole time.
I was picturing you running around the room going to each conversation in turn and making some remark, then moving on to the next one, and repeating.
eth0s, you bring up an interesting point. TN is central to the eastern half of the states, so that might be worth considering. It'd provide a not-too-far location for even more people than doing NY or something like that.
Also I bet the hotels are cheaper in Nashville, TN, than hotels in NYC or even Chicago.
And better yet my wife is always wanting to go to Nashville!
I'm really quiet in person in case anyone was scared I'd talk the whole time.
I was picturing you running around the room going to each conversation in turn and making some remark, then moving on to the next one, and repeating.
Captain's log, Stardate 8.20.13
The starship needs-to-finish-his-thesis has just landed at its home port in the greater LA area. I come back from Chicago bearing photos, stronger bonds with people that were friends on geekhack and now are so much more than that, and lessons, so many lessons..
The goal of my time as part of the rudder team of the starship geekhack has been to make the community both stronger and more sustainable. Some difficult decisions will need to be made to make that happen, just as they had to be made every month over month in this past year, and I, among other community members have taken some big risks to do what we can to make that happen.
Boilermaker at techkeys is one of those people, and I absolutely commend him not only for the awesome job he and mashby did with Keycon this past week, but also for his continuous and unceasing support of the community via sustainable group buys, donating his time and effort to do fulfillment for my early efforts at funding the geekhackers foundation, and for continuing to provide for the production of cool stuff within the community and publicity of that cool stuff outside the community to help it grow.
mashby and cptbadass are also among these people; their efforts at aggregating and making accessible the immense amount of knowledge spread across our community's many many members is to not only be encouraged but lauded. It is hard tiring work that pays only in a job well done.
And of course, with them, I must mention our dearly missed friend and family member SmallFry. He not only helped drive their efforts but was their mentor into our community and many many other peoples' mentor into our community. It is a testament to his strength, his caring and his intelligence that he continues to draw people into our community after his passing.
What I have learned from this visit is that it is people and community that not only make geekhack what it is, but that make society the generally pleasant place that it is, and that the greater geekhack community is just every one of us out there that likes to tinker, that likes to be an artisan, that likes geek out and hack up what is needed to make stuff happen; and that, frankly, is just about every person out there.
We are all friends and family, whether we are inside or outside of the community. SmallFry believed this with every fiber of his being, and as a continuing rudder team member, I'd like to make a few commitments publicly that I think will help keep me focused on this goal.
The first commitment is small but meaningful. It is that his mystery key three symbol aka the friends and family key, which I now believe to be the intermingling of vectors of current, electrons finding each other in the dark passageways of a conductor, will always be our flag, our call to action, and our sign of unity. The geekhack family of sites and the geekhackers foundation will all bear this icon as a reminder.
The second commitment is to grow this community to any limits we may find together, then to break those limits down and grow past them.
The third commitment is to never let an individual in the community suffer needlessly when something can be done to help them.
The fourth commitment is to never let money take advantage of the community. We are not a commodity. We are not for sale. We are happy to collaborate with commercial interests, to become small commercial interests ourselves, but we are a community of intelligent, caring, and strong individuals, not just some nameless sources of revenue.
That's what I learned at keycon, I think. You're obviously free to discuss because, as I've been saying a lot recently, that's kind of the point of this place.
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