FancyFox
Gen Z
Male
San Francisco, CA
Speed of commitment:
Slow: Open to a situation where trust can build over time
IC types I would live in or am forming:
Cohousing: private residences around shared space, Ecovillage or agrihood
Food production:
Working toward producing all or nearly all of our own food
IC seeker or founder/resident:
IC curious: I’m new to this, so I’m investigating what might be a fit for me.
Service-based IC (population):
Learning disability, Mild to moderate mental illness
Service-based IC (description):
Permanent residence
Vulnerable population as a proportion of residents:
All
Residential proximity:
House mates (separate bedrooms, shared kitchen), Separate units (separate apartments but some shared common areas with shared resources), Shared land (separate houses possibly with some shared buildings)
Ownership types:
Rented with shared housing or shared land, Rent-to-own with shared housing or shared land, Co-operative (collectively owned separate houses or apartments), Joint land purchase to subdivide, hold shares, or hold "tenancy in common", Join an established IC to learn and possibly stay, Whatever the group can agree on, Multi-house collective (shared resources, but houses have separate ownership or are separate rentals), Rent a room as a trial run
Reasons for shared housing:
Ecological sustainability to reduce carbon footprint, Lower cost of living, Having a “chosen family” to share good times and support each other thru hard times, Friendship and sharing activities
Décor of shared areas:
Not important
Clutter level of shared living areas or work space:
Clutter doesn't bother me
Cleanliness level (germs & crumbs):
All food counters & tables wiped down after each use, All food counters & tables wiped down daily to not attract pests, Disinfectants must be ecologically safe products (chemical sensitivity), Disinfecting is not important, Dusting is not so important
Yard or landscaping:
Not applicable
Neighborhood or scenery:
Nature scenery is a priority worth paying extra for
Current city/town and state/province:
San Francisco, CA
Nation(s) of current residence:
United States
Preferred regions:
Alaska, Pacific Coast U.S., Rocky Mountain U.S.
Population density:
Small town, Rural
Duration of my current location:
Other
Relocation capacity:
Ready to move from my general area within the next few years
Resource sharing:
Child care swap, Garden (share work and produce), Farm or food forest (share work and produce), Joint business (share work and profits), Meal preparation, Care of elderly, disabled, or incapacitated relatives
My socioeconomic status:
No income (or extremely low) but will trade work for room, board, and/or learning
Leisure and lifestyle:
Somewhat frugal about leisure and entertainment expenditures
Leadership availability:
I'm willing to join as part of a core leadership team
Roles and responsibilities:
Clear responsibilities are important to minimize conflict, Flexible responsibilities are often best, which aren't assigned or micromanaged
Practical skills:
Childcare, Cleaning, Bookkeeping
Experience or schooling:
Writing
Years lived in an IC:
No experience, but determined to make it work
Generation:
Gen Z
Generations intended in IC:
Children (born 2013 or later), Gen Z (born 1997 – 2012), Millennial (born 1981 – 1996)
Number of working adults:
1
Alcohol (tolerable rules):
Should not be allowed on the premises, Should be allowed after work hours, Should be regulated by group decision only if it becomes problematic
Tobacco smoking (tolerable rules):
Should not be allowed on the premises, Should be allowed in designated indoor areas, Should only be allowed outdoors
Cannabis (tolerable rules):
Should not be allowed on the premises, even if its legal in our location, Should be allowed with medical prescription, Should be allowed after work hours, Should be allowed in designated areas only, Should be regulated by group decision only if it becomes problematic
Psychedelics (tolerable rules):
Should not be allowed on the premises, Should be allowed only in a legal supervised therapeutic setting, Should be allowed by those authorized to use them for ceremonial purposes
Illegal recreational drugs (tolerable rules):
Should not be allowed on the premises, Should be grounds for expulsion from the community, Should be dealt with by group decision in a manner to support non-use, Should not be policed by the community, as long as no minors are involved and others are not negatively impacted
Overnight guests (tolerable rules):
Should be allowed in designated guest areas, Should be subject to group decision only if it becomes problematic, Should not be a concern of the community, as long as everyone's privacy is respected
Daytime visitor access (tolerable rules):
Should require that community is informed of planned visits, Should not be restricted after certain individuals or visitor types are approved, Should not be restricted
Nudity (tolerable rules):
Should be limited to private rooms or private residences (as is the norm outside the IC), Should be permitted within designated areas of the IC (e.g., a gated hot tub)
Required disclosures:
Past felony conviction, On sex offender registry, Current addictions even if under treatment
Religious or spiritual practice-based IC:
No mandate of strict adherence to shared religious beliefs and practices
My religious beliefs or practices:
Agnostic, Spiritual but not religious, Astrology, Pantheist, Tarot
Practices welcome in IC:
Atheist, Agnostic, Spiritual but not religious, Christian, Muslim/Islam, Buddhist, Hindu, Sikh, Jewish, Bahai, Spiritualist, Pagan, Wiccan, Taoist, Jainist, Astrology, Pantheist, Native American / First Nations, Shamanic or indigenous animist, Zoroastrian, Kabbalah, Tarot, Mediumship, Near-death experience or out-of-body, Theosophical Society, New Thought (law of attraction), New Age (mix)
Ecological preservation ethics:
Local food commitment for low carbon footprint, Eating vegan, vegetarian, or certified humane meat, Use of alternative power such as solar or wind, Commitment to reduce, re-use, recycle, Gray water recycling where permitted
Size of community:
11 to 20, 21 to 50, 51 to 150, Over 150
Sense of togetherness:
An IC should foster close interpersonal relationships, I do not want to be required or pressured to share feelings in a group setting, I do not want obligatory group work where we are expected to help resolve disputes
My gender + number:
Male
Genders welcome in IC:
Non-binary, Male, Female
My current couple situation:
I'm single or divorced
Couple situations welcome in IC:
Committed closed partnership(s) (e.g., married monogamous couples), Single (not in a committed closed partnership), Available somewhat (e.g., in open relationship), Not available (e.g., you're okay if you're not going to be a threat to my primary relationship), Not applicable
My sexual orientation:
Bisexual, Not necessary for others to know
Sexual identities welcome in IC:
Heterosexual (straight), Cisgender (gender aligns with natal sex), Monogamous (committed to a single sexual partner), Non-monogamous, LGBTQ+ (non-normative gender identity and/or same-sex attraction), Polyamorous (in more than one physically intimate relationship with consent of all involved), Polygamous (married to more than one spouse)
Sex & intimacy norms in IC:
Primarily left to the individual to determine, with the understanding that personal choices can impact community culture, A topic not discussed by the community, A topic discussed with curiosity and respect, allowing for experimentation around what works for the community, Other
Physical affection:
I am a big hugger; I’m affectionate even with people I don't know well
My availability for physical intimacy:
Not currently open to a new relationship
Children in IC:
Children are welcome but not a necessity (not a dealbreaker issue)
Children present in household:
No dependent children
Other people’s children:
I want to be in a setting in which all feel a responsibility for well-being of children in the community, I am open to sharing child-care responsibilities such as carpooling or swapping child-care, Children are the responsibility of their parents, so any shared care needs to be agreed on between individuals, I am open to a community of free-range children who are allowed to roam the majority of community spaces unsupervised
Behavior correction:
Parents shouldn't have to micro-manage their child(ren) for the benefit of adults around them
Dogs:
Indoor dog(s) okay, Indoor dog(s) okay if small, Indoor dog(s) okay if non-shedding, Indoor dog(s) okay if some rooms are off limits, Outdoor dog(s) okay, Outdoor dog(s) okay if not frequent barkers, Not applicable, with separate residences each household decides
Cats:
Indoor cat(s) okay, Outdoor cat(s) okay, Not applicable, with separate residences each household decides
Plant-based or not:
Conventional meat products okay, Everyone makes their own food choices even when eating together
Organic:
All food choices are accepted
Shared meals (acceptable norms):
Shared meals should be optional
Medical risk bubbles:
I can commit to taking extra precautions for others in a high-risk category, I can live with or work physically close to people who do not take precautions against infection, allergy, or injury
Pandemic norms:
Maintain strict social distancing and masks outside the IC, Sanitize hands frequently in the IC, Sanitize hands frequently in public, Vaccinated, Keep good health practices for good immune function
Noise level:
One quiet space should be reserved for those who need to focus on work, Parents with children shouldn't have to constantly keep them quiet, As long as the vibe is positive, loud gatherings can be frequent, Different noise tolerance can be managed by having designated times for noise and quiet, Just keep it down enuf that neighbors don't complain
Sleep:
I’m a late riser, I keep a late bedtime, I often stay up past midnight, I’m not very consistent with my waking and bedtimes, My sleep is not easily disturbed
Comfort & convenience:
I like my cushy life, I cannot tolerate extreme temperatures, I can participate in a rugged life and hard physical work, I can participate with others who do not tolerate rugged life or extreme temperatures
Tech savvy:
I’m pretty good troubleshooting tech
Wifi:
I must have wifi on 24/7
Off-grid:
Is the definite only plan
Political orientation:
Progressive left