ELS/Norms
From WikiDotMako
To encourage a reduction to the mean, here are some ELS conventions which will not encode cleanly in a blockchain[1][2].
- This is a cooperative living space.
- We buy food and drink as a group and share them. We expect guests to participate in the cooperative by contributing to purchases of food and drink for the house and by consuming things that the house buys. The details of the cooperative -- in terms of payment, what is purchased, and special items that belong to one person, etc. -- is always up for discussion.
- Don't expect the same level of privacy that you would get in a hotel or apartment. The guest room leads to the sun room, and others may pass through to work from that space. The walls are fairly thin. We do respect closed doors.
- We strive to cook and eat together most evenings. If you stay with us, you should make time to join us for dinner at least a few days a week.
- ELS is vegetarian. You don't have to be vegetarian, but we do ask that you be vegetarian in the parts of your life that take place here. We do not buy or cook meat and would prefer that you do not bring meat to cook or eat in the house either (at least not while we are around). Dairy products and eggs are not a problem.
- We are a bike friendly space. There are extra bikes. You are encouraged to bike with us to beowulf cluster and elsewhere.
- Stays at ELS should get put on the calendar in advance. We request fixed terms.
Objectively,
- Shoes off inside.
- No Smoking.
- Food that isn't labeled is expected to be communal.
- If people are sleeping in the morning, prefer to shower downstairs.
- Compost / Recycling / Trash out on Tuesdays.
- No clothes in the hot tub. Shower before tubbing.
- Lock the basement door inside the garage when coming/leaving.
The Acetarium heritage is perhaps evident in the similarity of these items.
