Cohousing-L Mailing List: Re: guns and cigarettes, rules and anarchy

[Andrew Burgess (aab]

Ann Zabaldo wrote:

> How has cohousing changed you?

> My feeling and experience is that a community based on *relatedness* has a
> far better chance of success than one based on policies.  That's why its
> important to have the conversation(s) -- over and over esp. as new people
> join the group (even after you've moved in.)  But I would leave the actual
> consensus on the policy until after you've had an opportunity to test drive
> your community -- then see if you even need it.  If you do -- take it up
> then.

How exactly does your group reach decisions?

Andy
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