This is an intense and interesting thread. I know this is wandering away from the rape issue a little, but I agree that Burning Man needs better norms to deal with the whole issue of flirtation, meeting people, etc., because it threatens the entire vibe. The idea of Burning Man as a pick-up scene is...

I lost a bag with an IBM T40 laptop inside during exodus. For some reason, I left it on the side of the road, while still within the Playa. http://www.justsportandleisure.com/images/Product2/7403.jpg It also has passports inside. If you've seen this please call 202-421-5445, or email wu(at)pobox.com...

I lost a bag with an IBM T40 laptop inside during exodus. For some reason, I left it on the side of the road, while still within the Playa.

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It also has passports inside.

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Alas, it must be hopeless. Has anyone ever gone back for things they lost?

I agree with the comments about Lotus. I am no expert, but that was just amazing

Unfortunately, this year (2005), I lost some very valuable items at Burning Man, including my passport, my laptop computer, and large amounts of foreign currency. They were all in a blue bag that I left by the side of the road during Exodus. It was stupid. Has anyone here had any experience with fin...

Government exists to promote the public's interests. And I cannot think of a less important use of government resources then arresting drug users at burning man. What does it accomplish? What plausible public interest is served? It doesn't deter -- stop people from using drugs. It doesn't stop any s...

In the middle of Exodus, I left a blue tote back next to the road containing

- A U.S. passport with the name Timothy Wu
- A laptop computer
- Undeveloped film

If you have any info on these items please email [email protected], or call 202-421-5445