[sudo-discuss] Bike Smut update!

[Anthony Di Franco]

(while sliding-scale is a considerably more honest way of accomplishing
same by openly inviting people to pay less if they need to)


On Fri, Apr 26, 2013 at 6:39 PM, Anthony Di Franco <di.franco at gmail.com>wrote:

> 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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