Drop-ins

[Harrison Owen]

At 03:29 PM 5/16/01 +1000, you wrote:
>Two or three of the local politicians have indicated they'll be attending
>for a couple of hours here, an hour there etc (although we asked that
>people come for the whole day if they can).
>
>What experiences have others had of dealing with drop-ins, especially
>politicians who could turn out to be space invaders (an assumption I know -
>but I'd rather not be caught off-guard given that this will be this
>community's first experience of OS).

The only time Space invaders become a problem for you is during the opening
and at the end. In between time the problem belongs to the people -- but
they are well armed as long as they come with their two feet. I think I
would emphasize the importance of the law. As for drops-in -- you can't
stop it, and more often than not they get hooked. And if they go....?

>Harrison Owen

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