I did a trial membership of the Menlo Park, California facility in 2009. It didn't have the vibe you mention, either, but it seemed like more fun than the quiet

I did a trial membership of the Menlo Park, California facility in 2009. It didn't have the vibe you mention, either, but it seemed like more fun than the quiet shared office spaces I was considering at the time. What stopped me from signing up after the trial was the no-kids policy. I think the age minimum was 16. While I understand why this was the case -- insurance requirements, danger, and you don't want other people's brats treating the place like a playground -- it completely ruled out joining. If I couldn't stop by there on the weekend for even half an hour while my kids sat quietly in the corner reading books, then all my hacker exploits would be hidden from them, and I want them to be exposed to that stuff.