Last week (or was it two weeks ago), I took the better part of that week to clean the Production, which had badly needed some cleaning. I was very happy to have made some extra space for the equipment check-out cabinet next to the Production computer.<br>
<br>Before I had a chance to do so, the equipment check-out cabinet had been moved into the recording studio and a giant printer (that only copies) was brought into the Production room without my knowledge and taking up the space I had spent so much time working to clear. Also, a large box was placed in the public space where all my things had been dumped.<br>
<br>A few days later I walk into work and, not one but TWO more printers, a desk, computer monitor, and a tower found its way into the Production room, taking up more space.<br><br>At that point, I talked with Brian and requested he let me know via email if and when any computer equipment finds its way into the Production room. A few days later, I walk into work and, to my complete surprise, find a desk and ANOTHER printer in the production room. In case you lost count, there are now FOUR printers in the Production room, one that copies, one that prints and two that are just sitting here. I have made several requests now to members of Finance and Tech about the status of those printers. Tech says talk to Finance. Finance says talk to Tech. Not my problem. blah blah blah.<br>
<br>I don't care who decided to put these in the Production room, I want the functionless printers out now. I've asked several times now and have been very patient. I willing to overlook how ridiculous it is to have one printer that prints and one printer that copies, but I am unwilling to ignore the fact that most people treat this as a secondary issue. <br>
<br>The Production room is not intended to be a dump site for half-finished tech projects and recycled or donated parts. It looks completely unappealing to visitors who tour the space, and considering we call ourselves a MEDIA center, I am frustrated with how quickly people are willing to throw the Production room into the latest batch of failed/dormant IMC projects, considering this: The Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center is a grassroots
organization committed to using media production and distribution as
tools for promoting social and economic justice in the Champaign County
area. <-- That's the first sentence of the IMC mission statement. But do you know what the most annoying thing about this whole ordeal
is? That I have to write this pithy email in the first place to get someone to listen to a very reasonable request.<br><br>In the future, please work with me when making changes in the Production room. It's a very simple courtesy. I don't go into your work space and move things around without your consent.<br>
<br><br>-Kristina<br>-- <br>Kristina Williams, News Media Coordinator<br><a href="http://ucimc.org" target="_blank">Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center</a><br>kristinawho[at]gmail[dot]com<br>202 S Broadway<br>Urbana, IL 61801<br>
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