How Oakland Is Turning Into an Art and Maker Mecca 109
First time accepted submitter Kevin Lee writes "The maker scene is taking off in Oakland with towering industrial art, that at times stands 70 feet high, and DIY business that made locally created goods by hand. But while this is a flourishing creative environment is popping off with new ideas, there's a battle in Oakland that could pave over this rich community with new residential housing. The Oakland Makers is a new initiative by artists and makers that hopes revitalize Oakland as a new advanced manufacturing hub and city that thrives on the making culture."
Re:"Maker" isn't a thing (Score:4, Informative)
The majority of people are pure consumers these days, so I don't see that big of a deal in coining a word for hobbyists who like to build things.