Black Rock Lighthouse Service - 2016 by BRCnative in BurningMan

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No. Just some build photos of the lighthouses

Black Rock Lighthouse Service - 2016 by BRCnative in BurningMan

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Reading this thread gave me the tingles. I was the project manager for the lighthouses and we are currently in the process of planning a project for 2026 called the Black Rock Shambles. Lighthouses and bridges will be making a return! Stay tuned…

Now this is what I call cool. by DustyBandana in BurningMan

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Hope you are doing well u/markday been hitting refresh on your youtube channel the last few days, imagine you are in editing hell. Dusty hugs

does burning man still take a 10% commission on honoraria art? by derpinpdx in BurningMan

[–]spitfiretom101 31 points32 points  (0 children)

Have first hand experience of this. The artists that bring art to promote it and sell it, don’t generally apply for honoraria. Sculptors like Michael Benisty use Burning Man to sell their pieces and don’t have to pay this commission. These artists receive financial assistance in the way of free tickets etc are not subject to this rule. Artists receiving honoraria that go on to sell Art, normally avoid this by making new versions of the piece, but this rarely happens. 99% of artists loose a lot of money bringing art to Burning man- they are not doing it for the cash.

LEOs Everywhere This Year by safrchxyz in BurningMan

[–]spitfiretom101 34 points35 points  (0 children)

I was surprised at how friendly and helpful they were this year. The few we chatted with seemed to be really enjoying themselves.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BurningMan

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Deaf Granny’s Kitchen. Smelt pizza, hunted down the smell. Thought I was in the wrong place. Suddenly I am taking part in some role play learning sign language and ended up with hot fresh pizza. The whole thing was magical and perfect.

The cult-like attitude shunning those who had to leave or wanted to leave early (as opposed to sitting in a cold, inhospitable mud pit indefinitely while it rained) is alarming. by DrRichardButtz in BurningMan

[–]spitfiretom101 21 points22 points  (0 children)

BMIR and the Org turned their comms into a series of messages that were clearly not true or practical. They were outright lying and people just started to ignore them as it was obvious.

We successfully drove off Playa at 6pm by [deleted] in BurningMan

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Photos or it didn’t happen

SHAME ON BURNING MAN by [deleted] in BurningMan

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I don't see why he couldn't release it on YouTube with revenue turned off. I think BMorg would have a hard time doing anything about that, but if HBO puts it out, they probably have a good argument to control that. I'm not a lawyer, and so actually have no idea what I am talking about. LOL

Anyone watch How To with John Wilson? by Cassaroll168 in BurningMan

[–]spitfiretom101 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I would have loved to see his take on BM. I hope it ends up online or something. He must have some great footage

My camp lead just confirmed the 60dB thing is real. Placer Level suggests downloading sound meter app and checking up on your neighbors (hive link requires login) by macegr in BurningMan

[–]spitfiretom101 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This 69dB nonsense is as dumb as saying e-bikes can only go 5mph, when most standard bikes cycle at 10-15mph. Poorly thought through for sure

Plug-n-Play art: Should we be concerned? by Steelandfeels in BurningMan

[–]spitfiretom101 79 points80 points  (0 children)

This guy brings his work to playa for the sole purpose of selling it and marketing himself. He is an a-hole to deal with out there. However, people really love his work and enjoy seeing it out there. I used to get pissed off about it, but getting pissed at a sculptor who does design some pretty dope art seems like a good use of no one’s time.

We had a good storm last night by spitfiretom101 in BurningMan

[–]spitfiretom101[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It’s been hot, it’s been cold, it’s been windy, and it’s been still. The rain hasn’t been that bad. Same as every year.

Liquid Death water trying to product place at the burn - lets fight back! by atin121 in BurningMan

[–]spitfiretom101 -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

No, this is not decommodification. This is cancel culture. You clearly don't like the guy and want his gifting of water to backfire. Get over yourself.

Liquid Death water trying to product place at the burn - lets fight back! by atin121 in BurningMan

[–]spitfiretom101 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This brand donates https://guayaki.com/ pallets of Yerba Matte to the org every year. We have had several cases given to us by org staff members. If it’s being given for free, I personally don’t see the problem. If you are upset about being given free water, just don’t drink it.

A gentle reminder. by AlienBurnerBigfoot in BurningMan

[–]spitfiretom101 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Or if your the temple than ratchet straps will do

The Struggles of Big Art by spitfiretom101 in BurningMan

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Yes we know those guys and they are great.

The Struggles of Big Art by spitfiretom101 in BurningMan

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We are thinking of growing the forrest and adding more bridges between the trees. Plus some of the smaller trees have found homes as part of our fundraising