[Coworking] Re: Redefining Coworking - WHY?

Hear, hear, Patrick. I think the definition of "working + being social" is FAR too generic to "define" coworking. I don't really care if it's a noun, verb, or an adjective -- Geoff said it best, that the *spirit* of coworking is what's unique and has ultimately drawn us all to this concept a

[Coworking] Re: Redefining Coworking

This thread is a good indication that we are all participating in an innovative, evolving concept. It's wonderful to see everyone so passionate. Up till now I haven't thought explicitly about what constitutes the coworking movement. My experience has been focused on the nuts and bolts of establis

[Coworking] Re: Redefining Coworking

Hey Y’all, This thread is making me, what with both an English degree and fifteen years of food service under my belt, giddily dizzy. I love language so much and—all in the spirit of comic relief—would like to point out that “bitching” is a verb and an adjective and “bitch” is a noun and a verb. A

[Coworking] Re: Redefining Coworking

Oh- and my last "I agree" comment was at Dusty; although it seems the beauty of coworking is that everyone is adding their own take to enhance the experience and I wouldn't be surprised if Austin coworking had a slightly different feel from NYC or London coworking as a result. On Tue, Jun 3, 2008

[Coworking] Re: Redefining Coworking

I agree. I'd say more, but you pretty much covered my thoughts. ; - D Cheers, Dawn On Tue, Jun 3, 2008 at 10:15 PM, Dusty <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Hi everyone! > > After many discussions about what coworking entails (including things > like non-profit vs for-profit), I've been feeling a b

[Coworking] Re: Redefining Coworking

I have not read anyone's response carefully, but I would say that what I like about the discussion is that coworking as a verb attempts to get to the spirit of things. Coworking as a space is not that interesting to me. Spirit is interesting to me. Geoff, Indy Hall -- Geoff DiMasi P'unk Av

[Coworking] Re: Redefining Coworking

Joseph, I'm not trying to be a poop head. I agree you can use the word however you want. No need for a vote. Just discussing semantics. :) On Jun 4, 11:05 am, "Joseph Holsten" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On Tue, Jun 3, 2008 at 9:15 PM, Dusty <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > Hi everyone! > > > Af

[Coworking] Re: Redefining Coworking

On Tue, Jun 3, 2008 at 9:15 PM, Dusty <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Hi everyone! > > After many discussions about what coworking entails (including things > like non-profit vs for-profit), I've been feeling a bit like there's > some confusion about what exactly coworking is. > > I'd like to propo

[Coworking] Re: Redefining Coworking

Good discussions happening! Cheers to that. Patrick. You mention that you thought this concept would be better received had it been brought up by someone hosting a coworking session that just happens to change location. That would be me. I founded Jelly in Austin. I've hosted about 30 coworking s

[Coworking] Re: Redefining Coworking

Similar to some of the sentiments expressed here, I wrote a postrecently that placed coworking into two categories: Coworking (community of workers sharing their work-lifestyle with each other. i

[Coworking] Re: Redefining Coworking

When you're having a discussion in which semantics are by far the biggest point of contention, it's a pretty good idea to simply create distinct terms for each separate part. We could say "coworking" is the act of working together in a particular way and a "coworking space" is an environment create

[Coworking] Re: Redefining Coworking

Dusty I agree with the spirit of what you are saying and mentioning Jelly is a good idea because yes, I would agree Jelly is a great part of coworking and no they aren't linked to a specific permanent place. I think the Cream Cheese sessions were also a great example of coworking with no specific

[Coworking] Re: Redefining Coworking

Tara, I think that, indeed, you are attached to the concept and rightly so...That's not a bad thing. I use the word "concept" intentionally here. While folks could get overly tied up in semantics, I think the key here is that you have grown a concept that you have consistently been referring to a

[Coworking] Re: Redefining Coworking

Tara, your vision for coworking has inspired people all over the world. That's a truly amazing accomplishment. What good does it do the movement to hold on tightly to a definition that excludes so many people who embrace the very values you champion? Great ideas aren't static. They evolve as they a

[Coworking] Re: Chairs

Personally, I prefer swivel chairs, but be sure to have something under them to protect the flooring. Re: IKEA chairs... If you are purchasing chairs, you truly need to think about buying quality chairs - you only have one back! Consider HON, Allsteel, etc. It's worth the investment. A low quality

[Coworking] Re: Redefining Coworking

while i appreciate dusty's post and agree with a good portion of it, i still think coworking is both a noun and a verb. sure, coworking can happen anywhere, which is a discussion we were having at the first toronto town hall meeting last week - what is coworking and how is it different than s