[dorkbotpdx-blabber] Who is NOT going to make it to the TechShop meetup?

[glen e. p. ropella]

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I'm put off by the whole thing, actually.  I want an self-constituted
collective, not a for-profit corporation subject to investors.

Ultimately, TechShop, as a corporation, is a very good thing.  And I
sincerely hope they do make a profit.  But, such a thing doesn't serve
the particular interests being expressed, here.  For that, we'll need a
cooperative.  It doesn't take much.  All we need is a non-profit shell,
a bank account, and enough contributions to pay rent, buy/maintain
machines, liability insurance, and lawyer time.

Plus, this sort of thing should facilitate (if not directly target) k-12
education, anyway, not well-paid geeks with disposable income.  Hence,
it really argues for cooperation with a college or school district.

It's unfortunate that I have to advocate with all this pinko-commie
rhetoric. [grin]  But, such is life, eh?  In any case, I'll give
TechShop a go and see what happens.  I'll gladly drive 1.5 hours in
order to use a drill press, metal lathe, planer, table saw, etc. that I
don't have to buy, house, and maintain myself.

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glen e. p. ropella, 971-219-3846, http://tempusdictum.com
American workers spend more of their day working to pay taxes than they
do to feed, clothe, and house their families. -- The Tax Foundation

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