Hello all, I would like voice my concerns about the discussion on donations to the space. I feel like in the process of growing we have lost sight of the mission of SYN/HAK. We want to teach, learn, and make. All of these are interconnected. I feel the current discussions are driven more by what people want for themselves rather than what Is best for SYN/HAK as a nonprofit community workshop. Lately we have seen some outstanding and generally unseen generosity ranging from stacks of computers to people delving into their own pockets far more than should be needed. We have started some great things here. And others are willing to support it.
With all that I don't believe the space can exist in its current state if its a mad free-for-all to take personal advantage of others generosity. Without the space, these donations would have possibly ended up stored in basements, attics, or sent to the land fill. By stripping SYN/HAK of its ability to use what is donated to SYN/HAK we are paving the way to failure. I feel the default should be donations are to SYN/HAK and its infrastructure first and foremost unless obviously stated. SYN/HAK can then use it as it see fit. Improve the space for The benefit of all, sell the items to raise funds for the space, or give it away to members and non members alike. Currently the view is donations are free to all unless stated for SYN/HAK use only. I feel this is the wrong way to keep the awesome thing we have alive. That being said I propose this: All donations are for SYN/HAK Inc. by default. If the donatee wishes it the be freely hacked by members and non members alike, it must be stated. If SYN/HAK maintainers do not see a need they can choose to put the item up for sale, donate it to another hackerspace, or give it to anyone in or outside the space. This gives SYN/HAK the ability to continue on its mission. These are just my opinions on these matters as a SYN/HAK member in good standing, maintainer, board member, and ">From the beginning" SYN/HAKer. Thanks for your time Devin Wolfe.
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