@jessew The shackspace defines it like this (translated from german):
We are a hackerspaceโa large, open group of tech enthusiasts who enjoy playing with software and hardware. We have our own space where we can do whatever we wantโhost cool events (hackathons, workshops, etc.), run our workshop and small data center, use and improve our various devices (3D printers, lasers, embroidery machines, ...), and just spending time together.
@makuru the old one goes "Anton", "Berta", "Cรคsar", ... and the new one "Aachen", "Berlin", "Chemnitz", ... and i've personally never heard the new one being used anywhere