Cohousing-L Mailing List: Re: Community printers

[Sharon Villines (sharon]

> On Nov 22, 2024, at 3:09 PM, Janet Murphy <janetmusicrn [at] gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Having a free printer also fits our ethic of
> not charging for shared amenities (guest rooms, laundry, garden space, room
> use...). We figure everyone uses different amenities over time so it evens
> out, and we don't want to disadvantage neighbors of lesser means. It also
> fits our ethic of having less private stuff. That's why we have a car share!

I agree with this ethic — in the end, it balances out. There are a million ways 
to do accounting.

I also find it comforting to extend this to residents. Even though one 
household might contribute less to the community in terms of workshare or 
governance, we still need them to occupy a unit and pay their condo fees. And 
be good and kind.

Sharon
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Sharon Villines
Takoma Village Cohousing, Washington DC
http://www.takomavillage.org