X-Git-Url: https://codewiz.org/gitweb?p=wiki.git;a=blobdiff_plain;f=MirrorlandManifesto;h=2842a0a38d3d588794ae998f373ada98ea2a8636;hp=3e7ef6fe4b87961f4b0b02548248ed826b6ee2b6;hb=522093f1f04245b314649c48611563dc1e8095c7;hpb=c1931795e4d8bbc7e746a9717c6f372685ba2f0d diff --git a/MirrorlandManifesto b/MirrorlandManifesto index 3e7ef6f..2842a0a 100644 --- a/MirrorlandManifesto +++ b/MirrorlandManifesto @@ -1,79 +1,184 @@ -This manual documents version 0.1 of the Mirrorland Communal Living Facilities, Inc.
+This manual documents version 3.0 of the Mirrorland Communal Living Facilities, Inc.
-Hey, it's a wiki! Feel free to edit. +== Living Together == +{{pictures/home/mirrorland/IMG_3874.JPG | Home Sweet Home | maxwidth=240 | class=thumbright }} -== Respecting Others == + * 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? - * The wall between us and our neighbor's unit is thin: they can even hear us even climb the stairs and talk. - They politely reminded us a few times to keep quiet at night. So, after 10 PM keep your voice low and remind all your - guests to do the same. + * Try not to leave the windows of the ground floor unlocked (even if sometimes useful): anyone can easily enter through them. - * 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? + * Neighbors are allowed to cross our yard to get to the park. Say hello if you see them! + + * 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 rotating neighbors are very nice, but they told us a few times that they have trouble sleeping if we're too loud. + + * After 10 PM from Sunday through Thursday, remember to keep your voice low and tell your guests to do the same. Don't play loud instruments after 10pm unless it's a jam session and we've notified neighbors and there is a consensus between all housemates. Silent living room after 10pm until further notice. + + * Some of us sleep late, so avoid yelling, running up the stairs, and clanking dishes while someone's still sleeping. + + * The most important rule for living together in harmony: **If something's bothering you, just let the others know!** Don't let frustration build up. + Let's talk it out. + + * Update the house ledger before the 28th of the month. Send your ledger balance to Mariah by the 28th. BitCoin and Ethereum welcome. + This closes out bills and such for the previous month and rent for the upcoming month. + + * We like to make Mirrorland a better space by planting flower gardens, making a darkroom, painting walls. Ask the housemates before making a change +and see if it's something we can add to the house ledger. == Cleaning == +
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+ * Don't leave a mess in common areas. It's also your responsibility to clean after the people you invite. - * Don't walk around with dirty shoes! Take them off near the entrance and ask your guests to take them off too. + * 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 or Friday 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. + If you do add stuff to the basement or attic, labeling items is useful so it isn't thrown out or accidentally taken by someone else. == Trash == -TODO + * Trash collection comes every Monday early in the morning. On Sunday nights, one of us *MUST* remember to take the trash + bins, recycling and compost 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 == -== Supplies == + * We re-order consumables such as salt and toilet paper monthly. - * We re-order consumables such as salt and paper every two weeks. + * If you open the last box of something, drop the yellow tag into the magic jar for re-ordering. - * If you open the last item, drop the QR-code into the jar and it will (Nico) , please how we buy supplies + * 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 of the environment! Use water, electricity, paper and soap with moderation. +== Internet == + + * There are two separate APs: one open as a courtesy to our neighbors and users of the public yard ("GCHQ 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 are personally responsible for what you do online. -TODO == Kitchen == - * Label your food if you don't want others to assume it's for sharing. +
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+ + * Unlabeled food is usually for sharing. Label your food if you don't want others to assume it's for sharing. + If you want to label a whole drawer in the refrigderator, go for it but try to make sure it isn't wasted space. - * **Don't be evil!** Try to maintain a neutral balance between the foods and drinks you take and those you contribute. + * If fridge is full or overloaded, message the group chat to ask everyone to clear it out. - * Please don't leave leftovers or stinky foods in the fridge for several days. We trash anything that looks spoiled. + * **Don't be evil!** Try to maintain a neutral balance between the foods you take and those you contribute. + + * 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!** + wash the dishes and put them back when they're dry. Sweeping/mopping may also be necessary. **Don't let your housemates clean after your mess!** - * Smoke **will** trigger the smoke detectors! They're very loud and annoying, so if you burn something quickly open + * Smoke **will** trigger the smoke detectors! They're very loud and annoying, so if you burn something, quickly open all windows and doors before it's too late. + * The hot water tap is sometimes leaky, remember to close it tightly (as the tag clearly says in Italian :-). + + * DON'T DECONTAMINATE ALIEN BACTERIA IN THE FREEZER. + == Bathrooms == +
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+ + * **IMPORTANT**: Only flushing biodegradable solids down the toilet. Othewise, the toilet **will** clog the pipes +and flood the basement. It **did** already happen and it wasn't pleasant! + * Feel free to use either bathroom; leave the door open after use. - * Tampons and other non-biodegradable solids **will** clog the pipes and cause a flood in the basement (it really happened). + * If you run out of toilet paper, you can find more rolls in the basement. Take 3. - * If you run out of toilet paper, you can find more rolls under the microwave or in the basement. + * After taking a shower, don't leave wet rugs or floors. Use the fan or open the window if needed. + Remember to close the window and turn off the fan afterwards. - * Don't leave wet rugs or water on the floor after a shower. Use the fan or open the window if needed. + * Using the hairdryers at high power occassionally triggers the circuit protection in the fuse box located over the dryer in the basement. + Either use it at "low" or learn how to restore the breaker in case this happens. == Guests == -TODO +
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+ + * 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. Letting your housemates know about guests in person or via chat is also helpful. + + * 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 or MBTA card, remind them to return it (we keep loosing them!) + + * 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 + restore the house to its original splendor afterwards. It would be a good idea to notify the neighbors in advance. + + * Cleaning dishes, taking out trash and sweeping right after the party is preferred. == Laundry == -TODO +
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+ + * Use it any time, but please wait until you have a reasonable amount of clothes to wash to avoid wasting energy and detergent. + + * Try not to forget your clothes in the laundry for days, especially the washing machine. + + * In the likely event that you find someone else's forgotten clothes, you can pile them up on top of the drier. == Heating == -TODO \ No newline at end of file + * 70°F (21°C) is a reasonable default for the winter. Remember to turn the heat down to 60°F (or less) when leaving in the morning. + + * The thermostat is located in the Master room downstairs, which tends to remain colder than the rest of the house if the door is closed, + so setting 70°F there causes the other rooms to go up to 75-80. + + * Keep the door to the basement stairs **open** in the winter to let the heat from the furnace flow by convection. Also leave the + door downstairs closed to avoid dissipating heat in the rest of the basement. + + * The rusty water in the pipes of the heating system needs to be purged every month. Ask Mariah for a demonstration. + + +{{http://codewiz.org/wiki/pictures/home/mirrorland/living_room_panorama.jpg | maxwidth=800}} + + +== Pets == + +
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+ + * If you're a dog, your owners will be responsible for wiping your paws when you return from the muddy yard. + + * Please don't sit on the couches. Don't beg humans to sleep on their beds. + + * Don't feed any dogs with any food other than dogfood. Ask the owner. + + * Don't leave the Polka alone unattended in the backyard. + + * You're welcome to walk Polka. Use the leash. Carry poop bags. + + * Treat Polka kindly. She's been through a lot. She doesn't like loud or sudden noises. + + +Hey, it's a wiki! Feel free to edit this page. \ No newline at end of file