"Hacking means exploring the limits of what is possible, in a spirit of playful cleverness. Activities that display playful cleverness have "hack value". " Richard M. Stallman (RMS)
The content of this section is a reminder for the space. Still, it's documented for interested parties.
istanbul hackerSpace is an organic place; in this section it defines a direction which it will adhere to follow. So this section organizes discourse and deeds in the name of the space.
# From now on "istanbul hackerSpace" will be referenced as "HS".
HS, detests the question "Why ?". Because the answer always is "Because we can". The right question would be "How ?"
HS, sees manipulation as an integral part of creative progress.
HS, operates within the GNU philosophy[1]. All products of the space would be "free" as in defined this philosophy. For example if it produces software, hardware or documentation they would be free thus licensed with a GNU approved license[2].
HS, defines free as "free" and non-free as "proprietary". This definition is not limited to openness of the source.
HS, stands clear from both creators and advocates of proprietary software.
HS, doesn't designate hats for the creators and products of hack culture
HS, doesn't limit hack culture and hackers with security or software
HS, prefers repairing things instead of buying new. HS considers all material to be valueable enough to store for future use.
HS, unequivocally opposes digital surveillance. We wouldn't be involved with any person, organization or project which helps, supports or even praises the surveillance apparatus.
HS, reserves the right to explore the limits of the possible.
The space is reserved to members use only except "open meetings" and events (talks, workshops etc.)
Events are open to the public unless stated otherwise
For becoming a member:
Meet the definition in "Hacking" section
Have the approval of at least one current member
Attend at least one open meeting
For staying as a member;
Joining meetings, contributing event processes (organization, announcement, preparation, carrying out etc.) and assisting space maintenance as long as possible.
Authority;
HS, follows the path which is described in the "Space" section autonomously. There is no "Authority" to delegate or distribute, the access or the repsonsibilities
Do not forget that the space is a beast of its own. If you are a member and you want to take charge on some domain, you can work on this domain yourself or with other people who are also interested in same domain. After a while the space will trust you with this domain and assumes you have the responsibity for it. The space has special powers.
No, every member doesn't have to use GNU/Linux.
No, every member doesn't have to be a Free Software activist.
Yes, if you want to make a presentation you can do it with a Mac or WC [4] or you can come the space/events with a WC or a Mac
No, you don't need a technical background to become a member
Yes exactly, hacker and maker are distinct terms and hackerSpace and Maker Space should not used synonymously.
No, not all endevors of members has to overlap with definition of the "space". For example a member can develop a proprietary software in hackerSpace, hackerSpace doesn't care about this. Any software that includes people to surveillance networks without their consent are exempt from this rule.
No, we don't hack Facebook accounts. Also it's "cracking" not "hacking"
No, we don't crack Facebook accounts.
No, not that hat; we are talking about the terms like white / black hat