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Be Cool – know the Rule
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Love unlimited- respect your neighbour

So there are rules at Borderland. Exhale, breath in and let the thought pass through you. This is your smart guide to having a party, connecting to the universe, your beautiful friends and your inner self without the stress of beingcalled out as an asshole.

Borderland is the space between dreams and reality where we in communal effort build our own universe. Don’t let rules destroy the beauty that we create in the quarry. Be one step ahead with this manual to smart burning.

By Peter Mulvany
No loud sound in blue areas. dB limit 24/7 in all other areas, sayz the municipality and Luciano or angry unicorns will swamp your camp and poop you amplifiers with glitter.

 Sound levels - Pump the volume and dance!
Noise levels can be an issue in the quarry. And not the least for people who live around it and aren’t part of the festival. Which means that we need to be very much aware of the noise that we put out.

We are super excited that we this year have been allowed to have a few spots that can play music 24/7, without fear of actually annoying the neighbours. But for us to keep that deal, we need to uphold our end of the agreement.

The area will be divided into areas where different soundlevels can be had, and we hope that you all will try your best to uphold the limits that has been set by Stevns Municipality, after long talks and discussions with stakeholders of the Borderland.

The limits of the different areas are as follows:
See the specifics on the attached map.

Area 1
  • 11-05: 85 db measured 22 meters from front of speakers.
  • 05-11: 76 db measured 22 meters from front of speakers.
Area 2
  • 11-03: 85 db measured 22 meters from front of speakers.
  • 03-11: 76 db measured 22 meters from front of speakers.
Area 3 and 4
  • 11-03: 79 db measured 22 meters from front of speakers.
  • 03-11: 73 db measured 22 meters from front of speakers
The rest:
  • 11-01 76 db measured 22 meters from front of speakers.
  • 01-11 67 db measured 22 meters from front of speakers.
  No loud sound in blue zone:
  • No amplified electronical music.
  • No loud sounds in general (i.e. Drum circles, football fans or rowdy unicorns)
Clowns measure sound level
The clown police as well as Stevns Municipality will be doing sound tests over the course of the week, and will ask people to turn down their volume, should it be above the limits.

These sound tests will be done with equipment borrowed from Stevns Municipality, and will be done primarily by our lovely clowns. These measurements will be a regular part of the clown duty, and will be used to get a general idea of how loud the different camps are.

Too lound music will die
In case a camp repeatedly breaks the sound curfews, or ignores the requests to turn down their volume, the Helms will use their mandate. They can choose to shut down the sound camp, turn of the power or in other ways, make sure that the limits are upheld. The steps to the escalation process is as follows:
  1. If a camp is playing louder than they are allowed to, per their placement, they will be asked to turn down the volume.
  2. A follow-up will then be done a short time later, to make sure this request has been upheld.
  3. Should the camp have decided to turn up the volume again, then they will once more be asked to turn down the volume and a clown will be stationed to monitor the sound levels of this camp.
  4. If the camp continues to either turn up the volume, or just refuses to turn the volume down then the conflict will be transferred to the Helms on duty.
  5. The Helms have the mandate to handle this situation as per their discretion, but suggested actions will be closing of the sound camp, removal of access to power for said camp or similar measures that will ensure we uphold our agreement with Stevns Municipality.
By: Luciano Foschi
When I was most awake I was dreaming.

Borderland rules
The Helm makes hard decisions
Borderland is, as you know, almost completely decentralised. The Helm is the exception that proves the rule. If there is a disaster and we need to take action without consensus, this is is the person that calls the shots. If police shows up and needs to know who to talk to, the helm is there to be our ambassador. If there is a need to evict a member, because of serious crimes or in the event of stalking - it falls on the helms to make that decision. The Helm is not there to resolve conflicts or be a point of authority. If they are never relevant, we win.

The Helm will have a tent next the The Sanctuary and The Clown Police. It will be open at all times and function as a central information spot for The Borderland. Here you can find information about who's on the helm shift at the moment (one shift is 24 hours).

By Christopher Kummelstedt

Sort your trash in clear plastic bags
Trash to Treasure will set up some very big trash containers at the gate for you folks to deposit your trash. All trash must be in transparent plastic bags and be sorted as metal, glass, wood, hard plastic, cardboard or general waste. Trash to Treasure also has small containers around the quarry for recyclable plastic bottles and cans. The rules are really boring and must be respected.

By Peter Mulvany

 

 
Danish law

Word from Good Clown and Bad Clown 
Safety organisation
During the whole festival at least four Clown Polices will be in service at all times. We will provide immediate access to emergency services (via communication radios), inform participants about hazards and safety issues, address and report any instances of non-consensual physical assault, observe interactions between participant and outside agencies as needed or mediate situations and/or disputes between participants of such would occur. You can be a Clown Police! Sign up here.

Trampesti
A foot-path, the Trampesti, leads through the festival area. People from reality can walk the path and also on the beach. The rest of the quarry is rented by Borderland and is for members only.

Dogs
Dogs must be kept on a leash on the Trampesti and the beach, according to Danish law. Every dog should have a care-taker at all times. The Clown Police will leash dogs that seem lost before something happens.

Lost children
The area is vast and a child can go missing. Be prepared to participate in the search mission if a child is reported missing.

Drugs
Civic responsibility is one of the ten principles. This includes following the laws of the country you are in. We do not condone any illegal drug use.

Cars - to be parked outside the Quarry
Because of sensitive nature and security regulations enforced by the municipality, there is a strict limit on how many cars that can be in the quarry at once. We also estimate we need every available spot for camping.

If you arrive by car, the car is check in for unloading in the quarry for a limited time for  up until Monday night. After unloading, the car must go to the designated parking areas. A tow truck will take lost cars out of the quarry in time. The tow truck is not there “to help”. If cars are still in the quarry after the Monday 18.00 deadline, they will be towed and the owner will be billed for this. We are not kidding around. Cars are welcome back to pick up passengers and good when the festival ends.

RV:s and the limited amount of cars that will roam the quarry during the week must be pimped beyond recognition. Retain the illusion of reality. Logos on tents, and of course vehicles, must be covered (decommodification). The cover/pimping should be weatherproof.

Hanna Metsis, aka "Good Clown" and Linus Ericsson, aka "Bad Clown"

ON THE RULES AND REGULATORY IMPORTANCE OF BEING AN OBEDIENT BORDERLAND CITIZEN, ABIDING WITH THE OVERLOOKING, OVERARCHING PURPOSE AND BEING ALIGNED WITH CONCEPTUAL FORMALIZATIONS OF LIVING TOGETHER WITH CONSENTUAL ADULTS (AND KIDS AND PERHAPS DOGS) IN A QUARRY OF BLURRY PRINCIPLES
The Captain of the Bureau of Arbitrary Regulations is hereby calling your attention to some of the most important Rules of The Borderland.

“Oh, no”, you say. “Borderland has no rules, we follow the 10 principles of Burning Man and PRINCIPLES ARE NOT RULES. Rules are for lawyers and athletes. Principles are for enlightened tantricorns and semen-eating seamen.” 

You are so right, dear, you are such an amazingly well-spoken anarchy-hippie. 

But sometimes principles inevitably leads us to subtle or outspoken rules. Some of them revolve around how we connect with others, with the outside world and with dogs, and, for instance, make sure the beasts of the Monster Battle Arena don’t go too freaking far in that Radical Self Expression. Other rules help us to play fairly safe. 

Dogs, fire and drones
And: Borderland is no isolated entity, it is situated in a nation (which some refer to as “Denmark”) and is thereby subject to Danish law. If you are not a Danish attorney this might be a big topic to read up on, but some pointers here about a few areas (dogs, fire, drones)

We also rent the land from land owners who have their own rules which we sign off on with a contract. For instance: the sound levels and curfews.  

Principles become rules
As Borderland grows we refine our grand airy principles into mundane daily rules that are cool to use. A few examples of other principles turning into rules are: 
  • One year we moved tents around not to harm little plantlings suffocating under the sheer weight of you and your glitter. Is this a rule? Or rather an interpretation of the principle Leave no trace? 
  • Another year we decided that DOGS CAN’T EAT NEIGHBOURS CHICKENS. At least not if they are not bought and cooked first. Was this a rule? Or also a interpretation on Civic Responsibility?
  • We don’t take pictures of each other without first asking for consent. And when having that picture we don’t use it in commercial settings. A rule? Or based on the principle of Decommodification? Same as with the rule No Cars in the Quarry.
  • We also have a rule of no open flames in close proximity to tents or other burnable stuff. Winds can direct the fire. Your stuff can start burning. It might spread to others. We might have an inferno. You might find it funny. Most people don’t. The fire department for instance. They hate that shit. 
  • The principle of Immediacy carries the unspoken rule of STAY IN THE QUARRY, STAY OFF YOUR PHONE. Not a hard rule really. Quite the softy. No repercussions other than condescending looks from fellow hippies. 

You might have some own rules you would like to bring to the table. Just run it by your generic advice process on Talk, and if it comes out clean and healthy and with a shiny explanation to it: we have a new rule. Want to stop any more dreams about tea drinking, turning Borderland into Liptonland? Go ahead. 

Break the rules
Can we question the rules? Can we break them? Will there be consequences? 

Of course you can. Just as in the default world, we break rules all the time. We consciously assess if this rule is applicable at the place and time we are at and decide as thinking human beings whether to go for rule or no rule, and we accept possible consequences. Or do something about it. Don’t have a leash for your dog? Swing by The Edge and get one that matches yours. 

Key word in above paragraph: consciously. Don’t break a rule because you didn’t know about it, stating you weren’t informed. Know your settings. Get informed. Make conscious choices. Be Radically Self-Reliant. 

Police dressed as ... police
The Clown Police will of course hang around, looking ridiculous as usual. But beside their name-resemblance with our societal upholders of law and order, they have no jurisdiction and no mandate beyond those silly foot wear, megaphones and wigs. They will help remind you about stuff you forgot, keep you informed, and make sure you have fun while doing it. They are Borderlings like you, only with walkie talkies and polka dots. 

The Danish police also patrols the area every now and then, being friendly and curious, and last year one of them tried on a clown nose - thus erasing the difference between default and make up world, making people very confused. Super cute! These people have other means of enforcing stuff. They are the real deal. 

So, to summarize: 
  • Get informed! Get ready! Get lost!
  • Start by reading up on the survival guide: 

Captain Henley at The Bureau of Arbitrary Regulations
That was all for now!  If you want to contribute to the next issue of Surtr's Kazoo, please send your texts and photos to ulrikah68@gmail.com.
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