X-Git-Url: https://codewiz.org/gitweb?a=blobdiff_plain;f=MirrorlandManifesto;h=af736b0e0b21cf104c8e2392a8799144e5461a3d;hb=81195d89ff88c6c35ceb3cdca1e64864ebbdb04a;hp=dbcc849ada6525cd717069ff1b25bf1a2e6c668f;hpb=8e43fc471538d1ddcec80819c405d3a623a2fd1b;p=wiki.git diff --git a/MirrorlandManifesto b/MirrorlandManifesto index dbcc849..af736b0 100644 --- a/MirrorlandManifesto +++ b/MirrorlandManifesto @@ -1,14 +1,11 @@ -This manual documents version 0.1 of the Mirrorland Communal Living Facilities, Inc.
- -Hey, it's a wiki! Feel free to edit. - +This manual documents version 2.0 of the Mirrorland Communal Living Facilities, Inc.
== Living Together == {{pictures/home/mirrorland/IMG_3874.JPG | Home Sweet Home | maxwidth=240 | class=thumbright }} - * Our front, back and side doors need to be pulled until you hear a soft *click*, otherwise they won't lock properly. - This is a safe neighborhood, but why increase the risk? + * Our front, back and side doors need to be pulled until you hear a soft *click*, otherwise **they won't lock properly**! + We live in a safe neighborhood, but why increase the risk? * Try not to leave the windows of the ground floor unlocked: anyone can easily enter through them. @@ -16,7 +13,7 @@ Hey, it's a wiki! Feel free to edit. * The wall between us and our neighbor's unit is very thin; they can hear us clearly when we talk or even when someone climbs the stairs. Our neighbors are very nice, but they told us a few times that they have trouble sleeping because of us. - After 10 PM, remember to keep your voice low and tell your guests to do the same.' + After 10 PM, remember to keep your voice low and tell your guests to do the same. * Some of us sleep late, so avoid yelling or running up the stairs while someone's still sleeping. @@ -31,32 +28,42 @@ Hey, it's a wiki! Feel free to edit. * Don't walk around with dirty shoes! Take them off near the entrance and remind your guests to do the same. - * Professional cleaners come every two weeks, usually on Friday late morning. They will clean the whole house including our bedrooms. - Please be respectful of their work and don't leave a mess on the floor. + * "Professional" cleaners come every two weeks, usually on Thursday late morning (see the house calendar). + They will clean the whole house including our bedrooms. Please be respectful of their work and don't leave a mess on the floor. * There's already enough crap in the basement, so let's not add more! Feel free to take anything to your room, especially those ugly mirrors. == Trash == - * Trash collection comes every Monday early in the morning. On Sunday nights, one of us should remember to take the trash - bins out on the edge of the sidewalk for pickup, and on Monday morning we must put them. + * Trash collection comes every Monday early in the morning. On Sunday nights, one of us *MUST* remember to take the trash + bins out on the edge of the sidewalk for pickup, and on Monday morning we must put them back. * Cambridge has strict recycling regulations: we'll be fined if they find greasy or dirty items in the recycle bin. Also, not all plastics are recyclable: when in doubt, put them in the landfill bin. + * It is said that a ware-raccoon wanders in the neighborhood. Food scraps go into the compost bin of the neighbors + under their back porch. Keep it locked. + == House Supplies == - * We re-order consumables such as salt and paper every two weeks. + * We re-order consumables such as salt and toilet paper monthly. + + * If you use the last box of something, drop the QR-code into the magic jar for re-ordering. - * If you use the last box of something, drop the QR-code into the jar and it will be re-ordered. + * Be environmentally responsible! **Don't waste water, gas, electricity, paper, soap or food.** Reuse plastic bags and boxes + and remember to switch all lights off when you leave. - * Think about the environment! **Don't waste water, gas, electricity, paper, soap and food.** Try to reuse plastic bags and boxes and remember to - switch the lights off. + +== Internet == + + * There are two separate APs: one open as a courtesy to our neighbors and users of the public yard ("GHCQ Shelter 23") and + one encrypted for residents ("NSA Surveillance Van 23"). The shared secret for the latter is passed orally. You can also + get it from the NFC tag on the wall in the atrium. * Comcast is notorious for [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Copyright_Alert_System | reporting their own users]] to copyright associations. - You're personally responsible for what you do online: + You are personally responsible for what you do online. == Kitchen == @@ -65,9 +72,9 @@ Hey, it's a wiki! Feel free to edit. * Label your food if you don't want others to assume it's for sharing. - * **Don't be evil!** Try to maintain a neutral balance between the foods and drinks you take and those you contribute. + * **Don't be evil!** Try to maintain a neutral balance between the foods you take and those you contribute. - * Please don't leave leftovers or stinky foods in the fridge for several days. We trash anything that looks spoiled. + * Don't leave leftovers or stinky foods in the fridge for weeks. We trash anything that looks spoiled. * After cooking, remember to wipe the kitchen table, clean the stove and the microwave, wash the dishes and put them back when they're dry. **Don't let your housemates clean after your mess!** @@ -77,6 +84,8 @@ Hey, it's a wiki! Feel free to edit. * The hot water tap is leaky, remember to close it tightly (as the tag clearly says in Italian :-). + * DON'T DECONTAMINATE ALIEN BACTERIA IN THE FREEZER. + == Bathrooms == @@ -101,11 +110,11 @@ Hey, it's a wiki! Feel free to edit. * You MUST reserve couches and rooms in advance on the [[https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=d9ldj4obvhs85p23v4ds9pn66k%40group.calendar.google.com | house calendar]]. First-come, first-served. - * Long-term guests (more than a few days) should contribute to the rent. + * Guests staying multiple days should contribute to the house rent (usually $50 per day or $200 per week). - * If you give your guests a copy of the front door key, remind them to return it (we keep loosing them) + * If you give your guests a copy of the front door key, remind them to return it (we keep loosing them!) - * This is really important: afrer your guests are gone, there must be no trace of their passage other than gifts. + * This is really important: after your guests are gone, **there must be no trace of their passage** (well, other than gifts, of course :-). Wash any sheets and towels you gave them, tidy up the room/couch they used. Seriously! * You can throw parties in the house or in the backyard! Just let the others know and make sure you @@ -139,3 +148,5 @@ Hey, it's a wiki! 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