[OSM-talk] discussion: inclusion and alcohol

[Jóhannes Birgir Jensson]

As someone who does not drink coffee or beer it is a minor obstacle 
sometimes in social situations.

The "free beer draw" has usually a negative effect on the odds of me 
attending some session. So far in Iceland we haven't been active in 
planning events but if I have a say in it we will make any alcoholic 
beverages an afterthought, I'm not sure how effective people are at 
drawing buildings on their 5th beer!

--Jói



Þann 1.11.2014 22:05, skrifaði Richard Weait:
> I read this article recently and It got me thinking.  Do we devalue
> community members, or potential community members who don't drink?
>
> A quote from the article, "When alcohol is currency, non-alcoholic
> drinks are considered valueless, and the interests and needs of people
> who don’t drink alcohol are easily forgotten."
>
> Give it a read and let's talk.  Can we do better in the ways that the
> article suggests?
>
> https://modelviewculture.com/pieces/alcohol-and-inclusivity-planning-tech-events-with-non-alcoholic-options
>
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