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Jonwood: MediaWiki. Confusing users of Markdown since 2003

2018-08-30T14:01:19Z

MediaWiki. Confusing users of Markdown since 2003

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	Unless you know of a reason not to, you should connect to the emfcamp network if your device can see it, or emfcamp-legacy18 if not. You'll be prompted for a username and password - you can provide any value you like, but the following have special behaviour if you use them as both the username and password:		Unless you know of a reason not to, you should connect to the emfcamp network if your device can see it, or emfcamp-legacy18 if not. You'll be prompted for a username and password - you can provide any value you like, but the following have special behaviour if you use them as both the username and password:

	emf - Assigns a public IP address to your device. This will make it accessible to any user on the internet, so please take extra care to ensure your firewall is active, and operating system is up to date.		'''emf''' - Assigns a public IP address to your device. This will make it accessible to any user on the internet, so please take extra care to ensure your firewall is active, and operating system is up to date.

	outboundonly - Allows only outbound traffic, similar to having your device on a typical coffee shop network. This will provide a bit of extra security, and potentially save battery life.		'''outboundonly''' - Allows only outbound traffic, similar to having your device on a typical coffee shop network. This will provide a bit of extra security, and potentially save battery life.

	internetofstuff - Allows inbound traffic, but only from the camp network. This is specifically intended for devices you'd like to share access to with attendees, but don't want exposed to the internet at large.		'''internetofstuff''' - Allows inbound traffic, but only from the camp network. This is specifically intended for devices you'd like to share access to with attendees, but don't want exposed to the internet at large.

	If you're unable to connect to either emfcamp or emfcamp-leagcy18, or have other interesting requirements, see [[https://wiki.emfcamp.org/wiki/Network#Wireless this page]] for further details.		If you're unable to connect to either emfcamp or emfcamp-leagcy18, or have other interesting requirements, see [[https://wiki.emfcamp.org/wiki/Network#Wireless this page]] for further details.

Jonwood: FAQ on the most common way to connect to wifi

2018-08-30T13:58:48Z

FAQ on the most common way to connect to wifi

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 ==At the Event==
 ===Can I attach a hammock, slackline, or other things, to the trees?===
 Nope. The site owners are very protective about them and have specified that we don't attach anything to them.

ChrisTheBaron: Capitalise `I`'s

2018-08-29T22:12:23Z

Capitalise `I`'s

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	==At the Event==		==At the Event==
	===Can i attach a hammock, slackline, or other things, to the trees?===		===Can I attach a hammock, slackline, or other things, to the trees?===
	Nope. The site owners are very protective about them and have specified that we don't attach anything to them.		Nope. The site owners are very protective about them and have specified that we don't attach anything to them.

	===Can i light a fire or BBQ?===		===Can I light a fire or BBQ?===
	Yes as long as its contained and raised off of the ground so that the grass/ground arent burnt/scorched etc.		Yes as long as its contained and raised off of the ground so that the grass/ground arent burnt/scorched etc.

SamLR at 23:53, 28 August 2018

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	==Planning your Attendance==		==Planning your Attendance==
	===Where is it~~? How can I get there~~?===		===Where is it?===
	The EMF site is Eastnor Castle Deer Park, located just east of Ledbury, Herefordshire.		The EMF site is Eastnor Castle Deer Park, located just east of Ledbury, Herefordshire.

	~~We'll be running a shuttle bus to Ledbury station which has direct trains to Birmingham and London.~~ See [[Travel]] for more details		===How can I get there?===
			See [[Travel]] for more details

	=== Can someone take me there? ===		=== Can someone take me there? ===

IgnoredAmbience: faq for why do i only have one ticket page??????

2018-08-27T13:54:52Z

faq for why do i only have one ticket page??????

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	If we were to put all of our tickets on sale early, we would have to set ticket prices higher in order to make provision for potential budget changes. By selling smaller batches earlier, we ensure everyone's ticket is the best value, and that as many people as possible can have the chance to attend EMF.		If we were to put all of our tickets on sale early, we would have to set ticket prices higher in order to make provision for potential budget changes. By selling smaller batches earlier, we ensure everyone's ticket is the best value, and that as many people as possible can have the chance to attend EMF.

			===Why have I received one barcoded ticket for x people?===
			This is intended, when scanned on the gate the number of tickets used and unused for that barcode will be shown. For people arriving separately, you can either send them a copy of the PDF for use on the gate, or use the transfer tickets option (''preferred'') on the [https://www.emfcamp.org/account/purchases My Account] section of the website to transfer tickets to other people. Doing so will also allow them to receive EMF email communications and use website features that require authentication such as volunteering, customising your event schedule, or adding village/side events to the festival schedule.

	==Planning your Attendance==		==Planning your Attendance==

Jonwood: Add notes on food and cash

2018-08-24T10:10:41Z

Add notes on food and cash

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	===What if I don't like camping?===		===What if I don't like camping?===
	Whilst we'd strongly recommend camping (so much happens late into the evening and it's a lot more fun) we realise not everyone wants to. There are several hotels in Ledbury.		Whilst we'd strongly recommend camping (so much happens late into the evening and it's a lot more fun) we realise not everyone wants to. There are several hotels in Ledbury.

			===What food will be available?===
			There will be several food vendors on site, and volunteers will receive an excellent meal good by our caterers for each volunteer shift they complete.

			===Do I need to bring cash?===
			The bar will take cards, and offer cashback on purchases, but there will be no cashpoints on site. We don't know whether the food vendors will take cards, and some villages will also be running paid-for workshops where you shouldn't expect to be able to pay by card.

	===What are villages?===		===What are villages?===

Amx109 at 22:10, 23 August 2018

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	We will be there before and afterwards setting up and packing up. If you want to help with this, please let us know (by emailing [mailto:[email address removed] [email address removed]]) and we'll let you know when you can turn up. If we have not confirmed that we're expecting you before or after the event you will not be admitted to the site. '''Anyone arriving before Friday morning or staying beyond Monday afternoon will be expected to help with set-up and tear-down (both of which are mostly manual labour).''' Fewer facilities (eg, no food outlets) will be available on site prior to Friday.		We will be there before and afterwards setting up and packing up. If you want to help with this, please let us know (by emailing [mailto:[email address removed] [email address removed]]) and we'll let you know when you can turn up. If we have not confirmed that we're expecting you before or after the event you will not be admitted to the site. '''Anyone arriving before Friday morning or staying beyond Monday afternoon will be expected to help with set-up and tear-down (both of which are mostly manual labour).''' Fewer facilities (eg, no food outlets) will be available on site prior to Friday.

			===Can I turn up early to help with Build Up?===
			No you may not. We already have a full allocation for build up. Due to insurance reasons, and not having enough basic facilities and food, unless you are part of the main Orga team, or have been authorised by a Team Lead, you will be not be let into the site until Thursday 4pm.

	===When do things kick off?===		===When do things kick off?===

Jonwood at 06:33, 23 August 2018

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	Yes! We want EMF to be a great event for hackers of all ages.		Yes! We want EMF to be a great event for hackers of all ages.

	~~In 2014 and 2016 we had licensed,~~ free childcare provided by the award-winning [https://www.nipperbout.com/ Nipperbout], which was exceedingly well-received. ~~We're aiming~~ to ~~provide this again~~, ~~subject to sponsorship being secured (childcare is expensive!)~~. There will be a designated family camping area, and a whole track of events and workshops for young people.		We will have free childcare provided by the award-winning [https://www.nipperbout.com/ Nipperbout], which was exceedingly well-received in 2014 and 2016. You don’t need to register in advance for childcare, just turn up. There will be a designated family camping area, and a whole track of events and workshops for young people.

	EMF has a comprehensive lost-child policy with DBS-checked staff available to help out.		EMF has a comprehensive lost-child policy with DBS-checked staff available to help out.
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	* Use a SIP/VoIP app on your smartphone over the wifi.		* Use a SIP/VoIP app on your smartphone over the wifi.
	* Bring a DECT phone to connect to the [[DECT\|DECT network]]. There will hopefully be a way to get yourself an external phone number to your DECT phone or for outside callers to dial an extension number to reach you.		* Bring a DECT phone to connect to the [[DECT\|DECT network]]. There will hopefully be a way to get yourself an external phone number to your DECT phone or for outside callers to dial an extension number to reach you.
			* Some networks, such as Three Mobile, support WiFi calling. This often requires activating in an area with mobile phone coverage, so it’s worth doing this before arriving.

	===Will there be a bar?===		===Will there be a bar?===

IgnoredAmbience: note that arriving prior to friday is not recommended (source: irc)

2018-08-20T13:54:35Z

note that arriving prior to friday is not recommended (source: irc)

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	The site will open to ticket holders on Thursday at 4pm. All ticket holders must leave the site by noon (12pm) on Monday. Talks and workshops won't start until after midday on the Friday so there's plenty of time to arrive on Friday morning.		The site will open to ticket holders on Thursday at 4pm. All ticket holders must leave the site by noon (12pm) on Monday. Talks and workshops won't start until after midday on the Friday so there's plenty of time to arrive on Friday morning.

	We will be there before and afterwards setting up and packing up. If you want to help with this, please let us know (by emailing [mailto:[email address removed] [email address removed]]) and we'll let you know when you can turn up. If we have not confirmed that we're expecting you before or after the event you will not be admitted to the site. Anyone arriving before Friday morning or staying beyond Monday afternoon will be expected to help with set-up and tear-down (both of which are mostly manual labour).		We will be there before and afterwards setting up and packing up. If you want to help with this, please let us know (by emailing [mailto:[email address removed] [email address removed]]) and we'll let you know when you can turn up. If we have not confirmed that we're expecting you before or after the event you will not be admitted to the site. '''Anyone arriving before Friday morning or staying beyond Monday afternoon will be expected to help with set-up and tear-down (both of which are mostly manual labour).''' Fewer facilities (eg, no food outlets) will be available on site prior to Friday.

	===When do things kick off?===		===When do things kick off?===

SamLR: Add info about camping in campervan area (no) update bar times

2018-08-15T13:19:19Z

Add info about camping in campervan area (no) update bar times

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	Talks and workshops run daily through to the evening, although we expect villages will be doing things late into the night! The last talks will finish on Sunday evening by 9pm.		Talks and workshops run daily through to the evening, although we expect villages will be doing things late into the night! The last talks will finish on Sunday evening by 9pm.

			===Can I camp in the campervan area?===

			No.

			People with campervans can pitch an awning or small tent beside their vehicle but to comply with fire and safety regulations we can't allow people to set up camp there.

			If you have friends in the campervan area we suggest you camp in areas G or F which are adjacent.

	===What's the mobile phone coverage like?===		===What's the mobile phone coverage like?===
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	Yes, we'll be running a volunteer-staffed licensed bar selling beer and wine, as well as soft drinks and the hacker energy drink Club Mate. Far from the usual crap festival beer, we will be serving real ale from local breweries with all profits going towards making the next iteration of Electromagnetic Field more awesome.		Yes, we'll be running a volunteer-staffed licensed bar selling beer and wine, as well as soft drinks and the hacker energy drink Club Mate. Far from the usual crap festival beer, we will be serving real ale from local breweries with all profits going towards making the next iteration of Electromagnetic Field more awesome.

	The bar on-~~site opening hours are~~ subject to ~~licensing which will be finalised soon~~.		The bar will be open 11am-2am Friday-Saturday, 11am-1am Sunday. Closing times may be earlier subject to demand and volunteer availability.

	===Can I bring pets?===		===Can I bring pets?===