The Vortex - Revision history

Liou: small changes, printing now

2025-12-25T16:06:49Z

small changes, printing now

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	* Please attach a sign to the item saying why you want it to go.		* Please attach a sign to the item saying why you want it to go.

	* If you ~~sort a labelled~~ item ~~back in~~, please inform the person who wanted to get rid off it.		* If you are opposed to sorting an item out, please inform the person who wanted to get rid off it.

	=== Private sorted out - box ===		=== Private sorted out - box ===
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	* Start on the back and doom phase 3.		* Start on the back and doom phase 3.
	** Make (a) box(es) with things for the Free Shop and bring it there		** Make (a) box(es) with things for the Free Shop and bring it there
	** Check things you believe might be there in error with people who might know.		** You can communalize things, but consider that they have been in the Vortex for quite some time already.
	** You can communalize things, but consider that they have been in the Vortex for quite some time already		** Don’t be shy to use the trash bins! You might also use the big box next to the window.
	** Don’t be shy to use the trash bins! You might also use the big ~~Box~~ next to the window		* Move phase 2
	* Move phase 2 ~~into~~ phase 3.		** Move items that are not labelled otherwise to fitting places in the house.
			** Move the rest to phase 3.
	** Take pictures and make sure that the things are identifiable. Mention that things are free for everyone in phase 3.		** Take pictures and make sure that the things are identifiable. Mention that things are free for everyone in phase 3.
	* Check phase 1. Spend some energy to move communal items from the main category to their places in the house.
	* Move phase 1		*Move phase 1
	** Doom the "short duration" categories or communalize them		** Doom the "short duration" categories or communalize them
	** Move communal items from the main category to fitting places in the house.		** Move communal items from the main category to fitting places in the house.
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	Good items usually go in the [[Freeshop storage\|Free Shop Storage]], trash may be put away according to [[Waste management]]. Some guidance:		Good items usually go in the [[Freeshop storage\|Free Shop Storage]], trash may be put away according to [[Waste management]]. Some guidance:

	* Clothes with holes can be repurposed as workshop clothes, towelette material or directly put into a bag for the commercial textile collection.		* Clothes with holes can be repurposed as workshop clothes, towelette material or directly put into a bag for the commercial textile collection at the Free Shop.
	* Not all electronics need to go to the electronic workshop. It's also fine to dump bigger things into the trash corner.		* Not all electronics need to go to the electronic workshop. It's also fine to dump bigger things into the trash corner.

Liou: printing now

2025-12-25T15:53:31Z

printing now

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	== Vortex categories ==		== Vortex categories ==

	=== Found randomly ===		=== Found randomly - main category ===

	* ~~General category -~~ For all items that might have appeared in odd places.		* For all items that might have appeared in odd places.
	* ~~Items~~ in ~~communal spaces that are not labelled~~ otherwise ~~can be~~ assumed to be ~~communal~~. ~~Consider using the "communal~~ sorted ~~out"~~ if ~~you want to get rid off it~~.		* Every item which is not marked or sorted in otherwise is assumed to be of this category.
			* Items in this category are expected to be sorted back to a fitting place - if possible.

	=== Communal sorted out ===		=== Communal sorted out - box ===

			*Use this category if you want to get rid off an item.
	* Please attach a sign to the item saying why you want it to go.		* Please attach a sign to the item saying why you want it to go.

	* If you sort a labelled item back in, please inform the person who wanted to get rid off it.		* If you sort a labelled item back in, please inform the person who wanted to get rid off it.

	=== Private sorted out ===		=== Private sorted out - box ===

	* For your personal items that you don't want to posess anymore		* For your personal items that you don't want to posess anymore
	* '''Short duration:''' items ~~get doomed~~ after phase 1		* '''Short duration:''' items move out after phase 1

	=== Broken ===		=== Broken - box ===

	* Put any broken items in here.		* Put any broken items in here.
	* '''Short duration:''' items ~~get doomed~~ after phase 1		* '''Short duration:''' items move out after phase 1

	== Taking things out of the Vortex ==		== Taking things out of the Vortex ==
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	=== Phase 1 ===		=== Phase 1 ===

	* personal items ~~to keep them private~~		* your personal items
	* known or assumed communal things to return them to a fitting communal space		* known or assumed communal things to return them to a fitting communal space
	* anything from "~~short duration~~" ~~categories~~ to privatize or communalize		* anything from "Private sorted out" to privatize or communalize
			* anything from "Broken" to repair it. If you want to privatize a broken item, write a message in ~stuff or talk to VolMems

	=== Phase 2 ===		=== Phase 2 ===

	* personal items ~~to keep them private~~		* your personal items
	* anything to communalize it		* anything to communalize it

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	* anything to privatize or communalize it		* anything to privatize or communalize it

	~~== Doom ==~~
	~~Doom is a regular part of life and should not be seen (too) negatively.~~

	~~Dooming related to the Vortex means:~~

	* removing an item from the Kanthaus resources by putting it to the freeshop or the trash
	* repurposing an item as e.g. building, crafting or towelette material

	~~Dooming happens after phase 3 (or after phase 1 for short duration categories)~~

	~~Good items usually go in the [[Freeshop storage\|Free Shop Storage]], trash may be put away according to [[Waste management]]. Some guidance:~~

	* Clothes with holes can be repurposed as workshop clothes, towelette material or directly put into a bag for the commercial textile collection.
	* Not all electronics need to go to the electronic workshop. It's also fine to dump bigger things into the trash corner.

	== Shifting ==		== Shifting ==
	‘Vortex shifting’ is a [[Power hour\|Power Hour]] task, which means that it ideally happens every week, sometimes more seldom, never more often.		‘Vortex shifting’ is a [[Power hour\|Power Hour]] task, which means that it ideally happens every week, sometimes more seldom, never more often.

	To make it possible for Kanthausians who are not currently in the space to also voice an opinion on the stuff in the vortex, it’s required to document vortex shifts on [[Mattermost]]. Feel free to use the communal phone which should be at the charging dock.		To make it possible for Kanthausians who are not currently in the space to also voice an opinion on the stuff in the vortex, it’s required to document vortex shifts in the channel ~stuff on [[Mattermost]]. Feel free to use the communal phone which should be at the charging dock.

	Experience leads to the following best-practice of vortex shifting:		Experience leads to the following best-practice of vortex shifting:
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	* Move phase 2 into phase 3.		* Move phase 2 into phase 3.
	** Take pictures and make sure that the things are identifiable. Mention that things are free for everyone in phase 3.		** Take pictures and make sure that the things are identifiable. Mention that things are free for everyone in phase 3.
	* Check phase 1. Spend some energy to move ~~assumed~~ communal items to their places in the house.		* Check phase 1. Spend some energy to move communal items from the main category to their places in the house.
	* Move phase 1		* Move phase 1
	** Doom the "short duration" categories or communalize them		** Doom the "short duration" categories or communalize them
			** Move communal items from the main category to fitting places in the house.
	** Move other items to phase 2		** Move other items to phase 2
	** Take pictures and make sure the things are identifiable. Mention that things are free to communalize in phase 2 and people should be quick on getting back their personal stuff.		** Take pictures and make sure the things are identifiable. Mention that things are free to communalize in phase 2 and people should be quick on getting back their personal stuff.
	* Upload the pictures to ~stuff on Mattermost and ~~add some descriptive words~~.		* Upload the pictures to ~stuff on Mattermost

			== Doom ==
			Doom is a regular part of life and should not be seen (too) negatively.

			Dooming related to the Vortex means:

			* removing an item from the Kanthaus resources by putting it to the freeshop or the trash
			* repurposing an item as e.g. building, crafting or towelette material

			Dooming happens after phase 3 (or after phase 1 for short duration categories)

			Good items usually go in the [[Freeshop storage\|Free Shop Storage]], trash may be put away according to [[Waste management]]. Some guidance:

			* Clothes with holes can be repurposed as workshop clothes, towelette material or directly put into a bag for the commercial textile collection.
			* Not all electronics need to go to the electronic workshop. It's also fine to dump bigger things into the trash corner.

	== History ==		== History ==

Liou: /* Shifting */

2025-12-22T12:19:06Z

Shifting

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	Doom is a regular part of life and should not be seen (too) negatively.		Doom is a regular part of life and should not be seen (too) negatively.

	Dooming ~~in Kanthaus terms~~ means:		Dooming related to the Vortex means:

	* removing an item from the Kanthaus resources by putting it to the freeshop or the trash		* removing an item from the Kanthaus resources by putting it to the freeshop or the trash
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	Dooming happens after phase 3 (or after phase 1 for short duration categories)		Dooming happens after phase 3 (or after phase 1 for short duration categories)

	Good items usually go in the [[Freeshop storage\|Free Shop Storage]], trash may be put away according to [[Waste management]].		Good items usually go in the [[Freeshop storage\|Free Shop Storage]], trash may be put away according to [[Waste management]]. Some guidance:

			* Clothes with holes can be repurposed as workshop clothes, towelette material or directly put into a bag for the commercial textile collection.
			* Not all electronics need to go to the electronic workshop. It's also fine to dump bigger things into the trash corner.

	== Shifting ==		== Shifting ==
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	** Check things you believe might be there in error with people who might know.		** Check things you believe might be there in error with people who might know.
	** You can communalize things, but consider that they have been in the Vortex for quite some time already		** You can communalize things, but consider that they have been in the Vortex for quite some time already
	** Don’t be shy to use the trash bins!		** Don’t be shy to use the trash bins! You might also use the big Box next to the window
	* Move phase 2 into phase 3.		* Move phase 2 into phase 3.
	** Take pictures and make sure that the things are identifiable. ~~You might add~~ that things are free for everyone in phase 3.		** Take pictures and make sure that the things are identifiable. Mention that things are free for everyone in phase 3.
	* Check phase 1. Spend some energy to move items to their places in the house.		* Check phase 1. Spend some energy to move assumed communal items to their places in the house.
	* Move phase 1		* Move phase 1
	** Doom the "short duration" categories or communalize them ~~to "communal sorted out"~~		** Doom the "short duration" categories or communalize them
	** Move ~~"full duration" categories~~ to phase 2		** Move other items to phase 2
	** Take pictures and make sure the things are identifiable. ~~You might add~~ that things are free to communalize in phase 2 and people should be quick on getting back their personal stuff.		** Take pictures and make sure the things are identifiable. Mention that things are free to communalize in phase 2 and people should be quick on getting back their personal stuff.
	* Upload the pictures to ~stuff on Mattermost and add some descriptive words.		* Upload the pictures to ~stuff on Mattermost and add some descriptive words.

Liou: mainly added alternatives to vortexing

2025-12-13T21:26:57Z

mainly added alternatives to vortexing

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	Located in the [[Intermediate\|Intermediate Storage Room]] in K20-1-5, the Vortex is a physical space to dump and look through various items. It physically consists of two tables, the space under those tables and a cardboard box next to the window.		Located in the [[Intermediate\|Intermediate Storage Room]] in K20-1-5, the Vortex is a physical space to dump and look through various items. It physically consists of two tables, the space under as well as a shelf above those tables, and a cardboard box next to the window.

	Alternative Names: The Vortex of Doom		Alternative Names: The Vortex of Doom
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	# '''Adding''' stuff to the household.		# '''Adding''' stuff to the household.

	~~The~~ 1. ~~Is probably the most relevant case:~~ Someone thinks a certain item should not be part of the Kanthaus household anymore and wants to start the process of getting rid of it. The vortex gives others time to take it back and/or privatize it.		1. Someone thinks a certain item should not be part of the Kanthaus household anymore and wants to start the process of getting rid of it. The vortex gives others time to take it back and/or privatize it.

	2: When someone tidies up a cluttered space they usually find stuff that is clearly (or maybe) not trash but still does not belong there. Needing to find a good new or the proper previous location is hard and blocks tidying up efforts, so putting these things in the vortex is an appropriate way to go. It should be considered to		2: When someone tidies up a cluttered space they usually find stuff that is clearly (or maybe) not trash but still does not belong there. Needing to find a good new or the proper previous location is hard and blocks tidying up efforts, so putting these things in the vortex is an appropriate way to go. It should be considered to

	3: Sometimes people find stuff that might be useful to the house or individuals, but they’re not really sure. Putting it in the vortex means leaving the decision to communalize or privatize the items to others and just giving them prioritized access before it ends up in the [[Freeshop\|Free Shop]] or the trash.		3: Sometimes people find stuff that might be useful to the house or individuals, but they’re not really sure. Putting it in the vortex means leaving the decision to communalize or privatize the items to others and just giving them prioritized access before it ends up in the [[Freeshop\|Free Shop]] or the trash.

			=== [[Processes to manage stuff\|Alternatives to the Vortex]] ===
			The Vortex gets partly dysfunctional when it overflows. Sometimes it is recommended to use alternative methods in order to reduce stress on the structure, the people using it and the people shifting.

			* Use ~stuff to ask for resistance on getting rid of an item. If there's none after a defined timespan, doom the thing. Please do this with large or bulky things.
			* Do de-cluttering actions and take care of announcing a "sale" in a reasonable place of the house. If everything is announced in chat, sales do not need to go through the Vortex.

	== Vortex categories ==		== Vortex categories ==

			=== Found randomly ===

			* General category - For all items that might have appeared in odd places.
			* Items in communal spaces that are not labelled otherwise can be assumed to be communal. Consider using the "communal sorted out" if you want to get rid off it.

	=== Communal sorted out ===		=== Communal sorted out ===

	* Please attach a sign to the item saying why you want it to ~~leave Kanthaus~~.		* Please attach a sign to the item saying why you want it to go.

	* If you sort a labelled item back in, please inform the person who wanted to get rid off it.		* If you sort a labelled item back in, please inform the person who wanted to get rid off it.
	* '''Full duration:''' items go through all phases

	~~=== Found randomly ===~~

	* For all items (communal, unknown, private) that have been in odd places.
	* Items in communal spaces that are not labelled otherwise can be assumed to be communal. Consider using the "communal sorted out" if you want to get rid off it.
	* '''Full duration:''' items go through all phases

	=== Private sorted out ===		=== Private sorted out ===

	* For your personal items that you don't want to posess anymore		* For your personal items that you don't want to posess anymore
	* '''Short duration:''' items get doomed after phase 1 ~~or moved to phase 2 category of "communal sorted out"~~		* '''Short duration:''' items get doomed after phase 1

	=== Broken ===		=== Broken ===

	* Put any broken items in here.		* Put any broken items in here.
	* '''Short duration:''' items get doomed after phase 1 ~~or moved to phase 2 category of "communal sorted out"~~		* '''Short duration:''' items get doomed after phase 1

	== Taking things out of the Vortex ==		== Taking things out of the Vortex ==
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	== Doom ==		== Doom ==
	~~As well as death, doom~~ is part of life and should not be seen (too) negatively.		Doom is a regular part of life and should not be seen (too) negatively.

	Dooming in Kanthaus terms means:		Dooming in Kanthaus terms means:

	* removing an item from the Kanthaus resources by putting it to the freeshop or the trash		* removing an item from the Kanthaus resources by putting it to the freeshop or the trash
	* repurposing an item as building, crafting or towelette material		* repurposing an item as e.g. building, crafting or towelette material

	Dooming happens after phase 3 (after phase 1 for short duration categories)		Dooming happens after phase 3 (or after phase 1 for short duration categories)

	~~=== Dooming instructions ===~~		Good items usually go in the [[Freeshop storage\|Free Shop Storage]], trash may be put away according to [[Waste management]].
	* Good ~~but unneeded~~ items go in the [[Freeshop storage\|Free Shop Storage]]
	* Trash is put away according to [[Waste management]]~~. You might use the box of doom next to the window~~.

	== Shifting ==		== Shifting ==
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	** Make (a) box(es) with things for the Free Shop and bring it there		** Make (a) box(es) with things for the Free Shop and bring it there
	** Check things you believe might be there in error with people who might know.		** Check things you believe might be there in error with people who might know.
	** You can communalize things, but consider that they have been in Vortex for quite some time already		** You can communalize things, but consider that they have been in the Vortex for quite some time already
	** Don’t be shy to use the trash bins!		** Don’t be shy to use the trash bins!
	* Move phase 2 into phase 3.		* Move phase 2 into phase 3.

Doug: Add history section, credit to Hackerdom

2025-12-10T15:23:41Z

Add history section, credit to Hackerdom

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 ** Take pictures and make sure the things are identifiable. You might add that things are free to communalize in phase 2 and people should be quick on getting back their personal stuff.
 * Upload the pictures to ~stuff on Mattermost and add some descriptive words.
 [[Category:Power hour]]
 [[Category:Maintenance]]

Liou: /* Doom */

2025-12-08T22:03:13Z

Doom

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	=== Dooming instructions ===		=== Dooming instructions ===
	* ~~good~~ but unneeded items go in the [[Freeshop storage\|Free Shop Storage]]		* Good but unneeded items go in the [[Freeshop storage\|Free Shop Storage]]
	* ~~trash~~ is put away according to [[Waste management]].		* Trash is put away according to [[Waste management]]. You might use the box of doom next to the window.

	== Shifting ==		== Shifting ==

Liou: i think it's beautiful

2025-12-08T21:56:58Z

i think it's beautiful

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	‘Vortex shifting’ is a [[Power hour\|Power Hour]] task, which means that it ideally happens every week, sometimes more seldom, never more often.		‘Vortex shifting’ is a [[Power hour\|Power Hour]] task, which means that it ideally happens every week, sometimes more seldom, never more often.

	To make it possible for Kanthausians who are not currently in the space to also voice an opinion on the stuff in the vortex, it’s required to document vortex shifts on [[Mattermost]].		To make it possible for Kanthausians who are not currently in the space to also voice an opinion on the stuff in the vortex, it’s required to document vortex shifts on [[Mattermost]]. Feel free to use the communal phone which should be at the charging dock.

	Experience leads to the following best-practice of vortex shifting:		Experience leads to the following best-practice of vortex shifting:
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	** Don’t be shy to use the trash bins!		** Don’t be shy to use the trash bins!
	* Move phase 2 into phase 3.		* Move phase 2 into phase 3.
	** Take pictures and make sure that the things are identifiable. You might ~~use the communal phone~~.		** Take pictures and make sure that the things are identifiable. You might add that things are free for everyone in phase 3.
	* Check phase 1. Spend some energy to move items to their places in the house.		* Check phase 1. Spend some energy to move items to their places in the house.
	* Move phase 1		* Move phase 1
	** Doom the "short duration" categories or communalize them to "communal sorted out"		** Doom the "short duration" categories or communalize them to "communal sorted out"
	** Move "full duration" categories to phase 2		** Move "full duration" categories to phase 2
	** Take pictures ~~if you’re motivated, but~~ the ~~‘phase 2~~ to phase ~~3’ pics are more important~~.		** Take pictures and make sure the things are identifiable. You might add that things are free to communalize in phase 2 and people should be quick on getting back their personal stuff.
	* Upload the pictures to ~stuff on Mattermost and add some descriptive words.		* Upload the pictures to ~stuff on Mattermost and add some descriptive words.
	[[Category:Power hour]]		[[Category:Power hour]]
	[[Category:Maintenance]]		[[Category:Maintenance]]

Liou: finished for now

2025-12-08T21:28:34Z

finished for now

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	Located in the [[Intermediate\|Intermediate Storage Room]] in K20-1-5, the Vortex is a physical space to dump and look through various items.		Located in the [[Intermediate\|Intermediate Storage Room]] in K20-1-5, the Vortex is a physical space to dump and look through various items. It physically consists of two tables, the space under those tables and a cardboard box next to the window.

	Alternative Names: The Vortex of Doom		Alternative Names: The Vortex of Doom
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	* anything to privatize or communalize it		* anything to privatize or communalize it

	== ~~How does it work?~~ ==		== Doom ==
	~~There are three phases which the items may travel through. ‘Vortex shifting’~~ is ~~a [[Power hour\|Power Hour]] task, which means that it ideally happens every week, sometimes more seldom, never more often~~.		As well as death, doom is part of life and should not be seen (too) negatively.

	~~==== Phase 1 - New things ====~~		Dooming in Kanthaus terms means:

	~~===== Put into this phase =====~~		* removing an item from the Kanthaus resources by putting it to the freeshop or the trash
			* repurposing an item as building, crafting or towelette material

	* broken things which you don’t want to fix		Dooming happens after phase 3 (after phase 1 for short duration categories)
	* things you think we have too much of
	* ‘lost’ personal property
	* anything else you think should move (~~out~~) ~~of the communal space in the house~~

	~~Label things with the reason why you put them in. If you’d like people to talk to you about them, also write down your name. Pens and paper are on the shelf opposite the vortex, near the door.~~		=== Dooming instructions ===

	===== ~~Take out of this phase~~ =~~====~~

	* your personal things
	* known communal things, to return them to communal space

	~~==== Phase 2 ====~~

	~~===== Put in =====~~
	* Items from phase 1

	~~===== Take out =====~~

	* Your own personal items.
	* Items you know to be communal.

	~~==== Phase 3 - Last Chance ====~~

	~~===== Put in =====~~
	* Items from phase 2

	~~===== Take out =====~~

	* Anything you want to privatize
	* Known communal things, to return them to their storage

	~~==== Doom ====~~
	~~Items from phase 3 are doomed at the next shift.~~

	* Items that make sense to communalize are sorted into fitting communal locations. Remember that those items had 2 weeks to be sorted in already. Only return them if you're sure.
	* good but unneeded items go in the [[Freeshop storage\|Free Shop Storage]]		* good but unneeded items go in the [[Freeshop storage\|Free Shop Storage]]
	* trash is put ~~into bins accordingly~~.		* trash is put away according to [[Waste management]].

	==~~== Details of the shifting ==~~==		== Shifting ==
	~~Shifting~~ is ~~one of the~~ [[Power hour\|Power Hour]] ~~tasks~~.		‘Vortex shifting’ is a [[Power hour\|Power Hour]] task, which means that it ideally happens every week, sometimes more seldom, never more often.

	To make it possible for Kanthausians who are not currently in the space to also voice an opinion on the stuff in the vortex, it’s required to document vortex shifts on [[Mattermost]].		To make it possible for Kanthausians who are not currently in the space to also voice an opinion on the stuff in the vortex, it’s required to document vortex shifts on [[Mattermost]].
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	Experience leads to the following best-practice of vortex shifting:		Experience leads to the following best-practice of vortex shifting:

	* Start on the back and ~~empty~~ phase 3.		* Start on the back and doom phase 3.
	* Make (a) box(es) with things for the Free Shop		** Make (a) box(es) with things for the Free Shop and bring it there
	* Check things you believe might be there in error with people who might know.		** Check things you believe might be there in error with people who might know.
	* ~~If you feel like it~~, ~~offer items to people outside Kanthaus - on Kleinanzeigen or to your friends.~~		** You can communalize things, but consider that they have been in Vortex for quite some time already
	* Don’t be shy to use the trash bins!		** Don’t be shy to use the trash bins!
	* Move phase 2 into phase 3.		* Move phase 2 into phase 3.
	* Take pictures and make sure that the things are identifiable.		** Take pictures and make sure that the things are identifiable. You might use the communal phone.
	* Feel free to also use the ~~space below the table.~~		* Check phase 1. Spend some energy to move items to their places in the house.
	* If more space is needed than before, you can move the tape that marks the border between phase 2 and phase 3.		* Move phase 1
	* Check phase 1. ~~If there are~~ items ~~without a label explaining why they were vortexed, move them into~~ their ~~normal storage~~ places~~. They are probably just lost~~.		** Doom the "short duration" categories or communalize them to "communal sorted out"
	* Move phase 1 ~~into~~ phase 2.		** Move "full duration" categories to phase 2
	* Take pictures if you’re motivated, but the ‘phase 2 to phase 3’ pics are more important.		** Take pictures if you’re motivated, but the ‘phase 2 to phase 3’ pics are more important.
	* Add stuff that came in during Power Hour to phase 1.		* Upload the pictures to ~stuff on Mattermost and add some descriptive words.
	* Upload the pictures to ~~#kanthaus-~~stuff on Mattermost and add some descriptive words.
	[[Category:Power hour]]		[[Category:Power hour]]
	[[Category:Maintenance]]		[[Category:Maintenance]]

Liou: finished Taking things out of the vortex

2025-12-08T20:48:13Z

finished Taking things out of the vortex

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	* For your personal items that you don't want to posess anymore		* For your personal items that you don't want to posess anymore
	* Free for all from the beginning
	* '''Short duration:''' items get doomed after phase 1 or moved to phase 2 category of "communal sorted out"		* '''Short duration:''' items get doomed after phase 1 or moved to phase 2 category of "communal sorted out"

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	* Put any broken items in here.		* Put any broken items in here.
	* Free for all from the beginning
	* '''Short duration:''' items get doomed after phase 1 or moved to phase 2 category of "communal sorted out"		* '''Short duration:''' items get doomed after phase 1 or moved to phase 2 category of "communal sorted out"

			== Taking things out of the Vortex ==

			=== Phase 1 ===

			* personal items to keep them private
			* known or assumed communal things to return them to a fitting communal space
			* anything from "short duration" categories to privatize or communalize

			=== Phase 2 ===

			* personal items to keep them private
			* anything to communalize it

			=== Phase 3 ===

			* anything to privatize or communalize it

	== How does it work? ==		== How does it work? ==
	There are three phases which the ~~stuff - if not taken out - travels~~ through. ‘Vortex shifting’ is a [[Power hour\|Power Hour]] task, which means that it ideally happens every week, sometimes more seldom, never more often.		There are three phases which the items may travel through. ‘Vortex shifting’ is a [[Power hour\|Power Hour]] task, which means that it ideally happens every week, sometimes more seldom, never more often.

	==== Phase 1 - New things ====		==== Phase 1 - New things ====

Liou: Finished vortex categories

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Finished vortex categories

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	Located in the [[Intermediate\|Intermediate Storage Room]] in K20-1-5, the Vortex is a physical space to dump and look through various items		Located in the [[Intermediate\|Intermediate Storage Room]] in K20-1-5, the Vortex is a physical space to dump and look through various items.

			Alternative Names: The Vortex of Doom

	== What is it for? ==		== What is it for? ==
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	== Vortex categories ==		== Vortex categories ==

	=== Communal ~~items~~ sorted out ===		=== Communal sorted out ===
	~~Please attach a sign to the item saying why you want it to leave Kanthaus.~~

			* Please attach a sign to the item saying why you want it to leave Kanthaus.

	If you sort a labelled item back in, please inform the person who wanted to get rid off it.		* If you sort a labelled item back in, please inform the person who wanted to get rid off it.
			* '''Full duration:''' items go through all phases

	=== Found randomly ===		=== Found randomly ===
	~~For all items that have been in odd places.~~

	Items in communal spaces that are not labelled otherwise can be assumed to be communal. Consider using the ~~category above~~ if you want to get rid off it. ~~Ask~~ your ~~guts~~ for ~~decision help~~.		* For all items (communal, unknown, private) that have been in odd places.
			* Items in communal spaces that are not labelled otherwise can be assumed to be communal. Consider using the "communal sorted out" if you want to get rid off it.
			* '''Full duration:''' items go through all phases

			=== Private sorted out ===

			* For your personal items that you don't want to posess anymore
			* Free for all from the beginning
			* '''Short duration:''' items get doomed after phase 1 or moved to phase 2 category of "communal sorted out"

			=== Broken ===

			* Put any broken items in here.
			* Free for all from the beginning
			* '''Short duration:''' items get doomed after phase 1 or moved to phase 2 category of "communal sorted out"

	== How does it work? ==		== How does it work? ==