Comments on: NYC Resistor Sucks. A moment in repose.

By: Justin

Justin — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 23:12:10 +0000

I'm not a member of NYCResistor, but in my case it would be nice if NYCResistor was available for more hours or days rather than just Craft Night. I have a reverse commute to work every day. I go to New Jersey in the morning and come back at night. Essentially, my day is shot or I am just way too tired to want to do anything. However, my weekends are absolutely free. It would be nice if the weekends there would be someone present that allowed visitors to hack around on his/her own projects. I don't particularly need anyone to help me (although it would be beneficial), I just need a hacking environment to immerse myself in to keep me motivated. Being alone in my empty apartment attempting to hack something up on the weekend just doesn't cut it sometimes.

By: anon

anon — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 22:18:06 +0000

When people are saying that they want more blog posts or more activity on the website, they aren't saying they want to be marketed to more. This is one of the first times I've seen a request for comments in a blog post. Use this website to build a community outside of your membership, not just a big group of fans. Set up a project where outsiders can collaborate by doing more than just soldering LEDs. Work with another local hackerspace instead of just giving them a shout out. Maybe even update your wiki some time and invite non members to do the same. If your space is sitting empty, invite in a group of outsiders and ask them to pass the hat.

Sometimes, I walk in and someone asks me what I'm working on, and what I'm into. I've gotten help on my projects, and I've been paired with someone else that I could help with their project. This is good.

Sometimes, someone asks me what I'm up to, and once they decide they aren't interested, that's the last time anyone approaches me to chat. It often seems like some people aren't interested in what you're doing on craft night unless you're pointing a camera at them or you've got something they can snap a pick of for their blog.

By: Pyrodogg

Pyrodogg — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 10:38:22 +0000

Mostly I'm just jealous I'm not in NYC and able to enjoy the suckyness that is NYCR. But I don't think there is much anyone can do about that right now.

By: nycdesigner

nycdesigner — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 10:57:22 +0000

thx eric. you rock! happy new year.

By: Ben Combee

Ben Combee — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 02:42:34 +0000

Interesting… I'll do some testing on my iPod Touch and see what tweaks can be made to the CSS to make it more mobile friendly.

By: yetanothermike

yetanothermike — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 01:41:47 +0000

What really sucks is that there is'nt a “Spring City Resistor,” or a “Spring City Chapter of NYC Resistor.” Not yet, anyway. Translation: alot of us, like Richard, are envious, seeing all the neat things you do, and not bein able to join in, hands on.

By: ericskiff

ericskiff — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 01:27:10 +0000

Thanks for the feedback everyone! Two things that I know I'll definitely be working on a lot more in the new year are documentation, and making the blog as friendly to read and informative as possible. That means more videos, a revamped mobile theme for the site, and lots more posts.

Here's to a great new Resistor year!

By: nycdesigner

nycdesigner — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 21:20:52 +0000

Your Web site sucks because it's not “open” to Mobile Safari.

By: samroesch

samroesch — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 20:54:02 +0000

I hate u !!!!1111!!!. No, but seriously, I'm not in NYC, wish I was, but even so, while you might not be able to let everyone in, open up the windows (metaphorically, I'm sure its pretty cold there, as it is up in Canada) and show more people what you are doing, seeing the bits and bobs of people's projects gets them inspired to do their own thing. More of a web presence is what I mean I think. Like regular updates and stuff… All that complaining was quite fun. Thanks.

By: Brian Fountain

Brian Fountain — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 20:49:28 +0000

I second "more blog posts."

Also please start an open source project to make my life less busy so I can find more time to come by the space.

As for the Zed's of the world, I think it's hard for people who have never maintained a community to understand how delicate of a balance it can be. I've seen how one "bat-shit crazy" person can poison a community. I don't think you need to apologize for having locks on the door. It's your baby. Raise it how you see fit.

Good luck in the new year!