6 days ago7 Ways to Refuse Being Exploited By Narcissists in 2022Narcissists are expert exploiters. They know how to use people to get what they want, and they don’t care who they hurt in the process. If you have a friend or loved one who is a narcissist, you may unknowingly become part of their game. But there is hope! There…Character Assassination4 min read
Mar 9Frivolous Litigation by Former Dallas Makerspace President Becomes an Embarrassment to the Maker CommunityFor those who care about such blights on the Dallas Maker community, it was upheld by a Texas Applet Court that Mr. LeCody’s lawsuit against rival former Dallas Makerspace board members Barbara Kris Anderson (known for her creative works of art), Charles Baber (known for his involvement in electronics), David…Dallas Makerspace3 min read
Mar 8How Does Founder Syndrome Affect Makerspaces?A makerspace that doesn’t work towards its overall mission operates based on the personality of a highly invested prominent person in the organization, such as the founder, the board chair/president, or some other key influential member of the space. The syndrome is more an organizational problem than a problem with…Makerspaces4 min read
Mar 8Why Do Most Makerspaces Break Down at Between 50 to 150 Members?A makerspace or any other community group is usually started by a small group of friends. That’s how a lot of makerspaces begin. Four to ten trusting friends determined on building a community makerspace can do some pretty amazing things. Makerspaces at this level are likely to have passionate members…Makerspaces3 min read
Mar 8How Did this Huge Thing with Makerspaces Start, Anyway?Makerspaces are communal areas where people with common interests (which often include computers, electronics, technology, and art) can gather to share ideas, equipment, and knowledge. …Dallas Makerspace4 min read
Mar 8What’s Next for Makerspaces?Since our local ad-hoc maker community of strangers bootstrapped the start of the maker movement in Dallas over a decade ago, Dallas Makerspace hasn’t been the only epicenter of maker culture. A handful of community makerspaces have come and gone. But a new type of makerspace has spread widely throughout…Makerspaces3 min read
Mar 7Reclaiming Control of the Dallas Makerspace NarrativeIf you have ever volunteered as a leader at Dallas Makerspace, I hope you may receive this story as a form of validation and hope. Perhaps you are a committee chair, an appointed officer, or even an elected board member. Perhaps you’ve dedicated yourself to countless hours of volunteerism at…Dallas7 min read
