[sudo-discuss] Bike Smut update!

[Anthony Di Franco]

The social function is to passive-aggressively use social pressure to
demand money while pretending not to instead of forthrightly asking for it
and thus bearing the responsibility or in this case blame of demanding it,
thus jiu-jitsuing prevailing practices people ideologically object to back
in by bullshitting through the objections, thus accomplishing the practical
goal of obtaining money, perhaps in the interest of supporting the effort
to produce the event people are being admitted to?


On Fri, Apr 26, 2013 at 6:13 PM, Sonja Trauss <sonja.trauss at gmail.com>wrote:

> idk, suggested donation is just a passive aggressive cover. Usually
> when I don't follow the suggestion the person at the door looks at
> least surprised and sometimes annoyed, and the people I'm with get
> embarrassed. I'm not from here though, so maybe there is some
> necessary social function it serves.
>
> On Fri, Apr 26, 2013 at 5:45 PM, Andrew <andrew at roshambomedia.com> wrote:
> > "1) MONEY/TICKETS
> > Due in part to the popularity of the show, and to keep the show going,
> Bike
> > Smut has historically been a paid-entry event. They would like to offer
> to
> > split door sales with Sudo Room 50/50--yay money!! (And just a note on
> this:
> > I don't know if this is a no-brainer, but this would not effect your
> ability
> > to access Sudo Room. Please be fair though if you do plan to "sneak in"
> and
> > donate a little mulah if you are able to.) "
> >
> > This really wasn't discussed before. this would be the first time Sudo
> Room
> > would be hosting an event with a cover. I don't think it's really
> > appropriate for Sudo Room to host an event that people have to pay to
> > attend. I would suggest making this a suggested donation not a mandatory
> > cover.
> >
> > thoughts?
> >
> >
> > On Fri, Apr 26, 2013 at 5:40 PM, Vicky Knox <vknoxsironi at gmail.com>
> wrote:
> >>
> >> Hey everyone! Thank you so much for agreeing to host Bike Smut!! Below
> are
> >> the details that Bike Smut co-organizer Reverend Phil and I are working
> on.
> >> Your help and input is much appreciated, so please speak up! With your
> help,
> >> this event will be that much more spectacular!
> >>
> >> 1) MONEY/TICKETS
> >> Due in part to the popularity of the show, and to keep the show going,
> >> Bike Smut has historically been a paid-entry event. They would like to
> offer
> >> to split door sales with Sudo Room 50/50--yay money!! (And just a note
> on
> >> this: I don't know if this is a no-brainer, but this would not effect
> your
> >> ability to access Sudo Room. Please be fair though if you do plan to
> "sneak
> >> in" and donate a little mulah if you are able to.)
> >>
> >> 2) AUDIO
> >> Does anyone here on the list have access to a good audio system for
> movie
> >> screenings? This will be an ongoing question as we host Fabulous Friday
> >> Films. I have a carshare and can offer to pick up, babysit and drop off
> your
> >> sound system.
> >>
> >> 3) SEATING
> >> Hooray for all our couches, chairs and pews! We will need help with
> >> arrangement and expanding our seating options.
> >>
> >> 4) LIGHTING
> >> The show includes live performances, and said performances will need
> good
> >> lighting. Overhead lighting is not flattering, and a few lamps might be
> all
> >> we need. Let's try setting this up in advance.
> >>
> >> 5) PROMOTION
> >> It's a strange beast but absolutely critical to the show. This is the
> last
> >> screening of their current tour, "Turning Trixxx" in The Bay and
> possibly
> >> ever. Let's make sure people feel luck they got a seat at all! Please
> make a
> >> call out to your networks far and wide!
> >> Sudo Room promotion: Bike Smut people will be giving us a shout-out. If
> >> you have any other suggestions for promoting our space, please speak up!
> >>
> >> 6) MERCH/DRINKS/SUNDRIES
> >> We will need to claim one of the common room tables (5 sq feet or more)
> to
> >> sell underwear, stickers, and such.
> >> Beverages: Let's talk off-list at the next meeting (May 1st) regarding
> >> availability/donations/etc.
> >> Food: Pretzels! Popcorn! If there is something snacky you like making,
> >> consider bringing it for donations/sale!
> >>
> >> And finally,
> >> "I'm glad we have got some mustached men on working the door. Ushers who
> >> can make the guests comfortable are very welcome." --Reverend Phil
> >>
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> >
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