[libreplanet-discuss] Any Libre Alternatives to Standard Accommodations for LibrePlanet?

[deborah]

Greetings,

I am Deborah, and I am a 24-year-old libre software enthusiast, who is 
interested in learning more about libre software and meeting people in the free 
software world! I am a recent associate member of the FSF, and I am planning on 
going to LibrePlanet for the first time this upcoming weekend. I will be 
traveling from my state of NY to Massachusetts this weekend, and I have been 
considering different ways of finding accommodation that are more in line with 
a libre ideal. 

I like the idea behind couchsurfing.com but not its implementation, in 
particular, in regards to its terms of service and work in conjunction with 
Facebook. I am really looking to have a more human way of spending time over in 
Cambridge. I am also interested in alternatives to commercialized accommodation 
itself. Additionally, for me, going to this conference is part of a fun 
experiment in truth, and in trying to create links and community with people. 

My plan, in regards to finding accommodation, has been to simply go to the 
conference and talk to people there and ask individuals if they have some extra 
space to spare for the night of Saturday for me to stay! However, I recently 
learned from a friend about this discussion group, and I would like to ask in 
an old-fashioned and humble fashion:

Do you have any suggestions to finding accommodations for this upcoming 
LibrePlanet that may be in line with my aforementioned interests? Are you an 
individual who has a place over in Cambridge who may be interested in hosting 
me (just a space on the ground or couch for me to sleep) for the sole evening 
of Saturday the 24th, who would first like to get to know me and see what comes 
from there? 

I consider it to be pertinent and interesting to start a dialogue about social 
and technological alternatives to the accommodation industry, which is 
currently being affected by companies that do not respect privacy and freedom 
(as with most aspects of life now). Hopefully, this email can be a catalyst of 
that conversation. 

All the best, 
Deborah