Re: [Coworking] Coworking.com, not an org, instead a license

2010-03-01 Thread Tony Bacigalupo
I'm intrigued by the idea that someone can opt-in to the core values of coworking, in a way that if they didn't embody those core values it wouldn't make sense for them to use the license. So, for instance, say we had a Coworking Badge that anyone could download and use, and right on that image

Re: [Coworking] Coworking Economic Development

2010-03-01 Thread Derek Young
We have worked with our City and County economic development departments for a few years now. Our experience has been that they often get it - or at least they realize the potential without quite knowing what to do with it. Or, they've been told by consultants that we're the hot thing without

Re: [Coworking] Coworking Economic Development

2010-03-01 Thread Alex Hillman
I think this is great advice, and very much in line with the experiences we've had. The attitude of we're gonna do this, with or without you, but we'd love for you to be involved has allowed us to stay quick, agile, and progressive without burning bridges or discouraging interaction from the city.

Re: [Coworking] Coworking Economic Development

2010-03-01 Thread John Sechrest
While I understand the pattern that Derek is outlining, I think there are some significantly interesting things happening. There is evidence that Economic Development groups and Chambers are starting to look beyond recruitment. This is one of the messages that is part of the Economic Development

[Coworking] Re: cabin fever

2010-03-01 Thread Bucketworks
Check us out--we're back online, we just opened our 3rd location in Milwaukee: http://bucketworks.org Barbra, happy to show you around! On Feb 19, 9:58 am, John Uhri johnu...@gmail.com wrote: Have you checked outBucketworks(http://bucketworks.com/)?I think they may have coworking spots,

[Coworking] 10 Creatures that Grow Back Body Parts

2010-03-01 Thread Alex Hillman
More than just starfish. http://www.treehugger.com/galleries/2010/03/10-creatures-that-conveniently-grow-back-body-parts.php This is just one more reason we need an off-topic section of this forum :) -Alex /ah indyhall.org coworking in philadelphia -- You received this message because you

Re: [Coworking] Coworking.com, not an org, instead a license

2010-03-01 Thread Jacob Sayles
The biggest take away I've gathered from this discussion is that I'm opposed to any kind of limiting or confining definition at a global level. I've encountered spaces that claim to be coworking that I don't share their values, and I've seen spaces that embody everything I believe in, but either

Re: [Coworking] Coworking.com, not an org, instead a license

2010-03-01 Thread Alex Hillman
To be clear, the badging idea isn't quite what I had in mind, but it does raise some interesting thoughts. The main problem is that there becomes an issuing body, which we're trying to avoid. That's the same problem as a license; it comes from an issuing body. I'd like to see more people seeing,

Re: [Coworking] Coworking.com, not an org, instead a license

2010-03-01 Thread Tony Bacigalupo
Re: Jacob: I would posit that, on the most basic level, we can and should be able to have something universal to represent the core values of coworking without getting stuck in the specifics of implementation. We could get back into a debate over what those exact core values are (please lordy

Re: [Coworking] Coworking.com, not an org, instead a license

2010-03-01 Thread Ryan Price
I'm inspired a bit by the Creative Commons license widget: They give you a choice, to require those who re-use your work to: Attribute you, the author; (A) Keep commercial interest out of the picture; (NC) Preserve the original piece - don't make derivatives; (ND) Share-alike, thereby making

[Coworking] Good Morning From Long Beach! ---- anyone interested in space here?

2010-03-01 Thread Alex Zandria
How is everyone doing? How is co-working helping your business? Also, is there anyone interested in space in Long Beach/ Newport Beach. I love the beach life and would love to share my space here. Thank you. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[Coworking] Introduction, Russell Sparkman, Langley Center Coworks

2010-03-01 Thread RussellFSM
Greetings, all: My name is Russell Sparkman. I've been in Digital Photography since 1992 (I worked at the Kodak Center for Creative Imaging in Camden, Maine, from '92 to '93), and co-authored Essentials of Digital Photography in 1996 - one of the first digital photo books geared toward the

Re: [Coworking] Coworking.com, not an org, instead a license

2010-03-01 Thread Mike Schinkel
On Mar 1, 2010, at 8:19 AM, Tony Bacigalupo wrote: I'm intrigued by the idea that someone can opt-in to the core values of coworking, in a way that if they didn't embody those core values it wouldn't make sense for them to use the license. So, for instance, say we had a Coworking Badge

Re: [Coworking] Re: Coworking arrives in Sydney, Australia

2010-03-01 Thread Tara Hunt
I can't wait to visit when I come to Sydney in April! T On Mon, Mar 1, 2010 at 2:57 AM, and...@co-worka.com.au and...@co-worka.com.au wrote: Thanks for all your messages of support, much appreciated. Steve your welcome to send me an email about your live show request. Today was a great day

Re: [Coworking] Coworking.com, not an org, instead a license

2010-03-01 Thread Ryan Price
Thanks, Mike. Maybe one step (achievable this week) could be documenting these statements and putting them side-by-side for others to compare to. Just a page on the wiki that points to relevant statements of values / key principles everywhere it is already documented. Much like the About

Re: [Coworking] Coworking.com, not an org, instead a license

2010-03-01 Thread Mike Schinkel
On Mar 1, 2010, at 4:38 PM, Ryan Price wrote: Maybe one step (achievable this week) could be documenting these statements and putting them side-by-side for others to compare to. Just a page on the wiki that points to relevant statements of values / key principles everywhere it is already

Re: [Coworking] Coworking.com, not an org, instead a license

2010-03-01 Thread Matthew Wettergreen
The license idea is in my opinion the best one we have heard for the direction of the group and of the coworking movement. It reflects the initial values of coworking of: community, openness, collaboration, accessibility and sustainability. It does not undermine the progress we have all made in

Re: [Coworking] Coworking.com, not an org, instead a license

2010-03-01 Thread Ryan Price
The main attribute of Creative Commons I would like to model is the Accessibility and Ease of Use. The license is explained in plain, easy-to-understand terms. Adopting CC licensing is almost effortless. Deciding that CC is what you need, and committing yourself to releasing work under