BabyActivist
Speed of commitment:
Slow: Open to a situation where trust can build over time
IC types I would live in or am forming:
LGBTQ+ commune, Neighborhood mutual aid or resource-sharing group
Food production:
Working toward a mix of producing our own food and buying groceries, Not involved in farming or gardening
IC seeker or founder/resident:
IC seeker or cofounder: I’m seeking to join likeminded others as a core group in founding a new IC. Together we will establish a vision and norms.
Residential proximity:
Roommates (okay to share bedroom)
Ownership types:
Rented with shared housing or shared land
Reasons for shared housing:
Lower cost of living, Sharing meals and chores, Friendship and sharing activities
Décor of shared areas:
Not important
Clutter level of shared living areas or work space:
Super tidy at diagnosable OCD level, Tidy in shared spaces, with a designated place for things, Average level of "lived in" look
Cleanliness level (germs & crumbs):
All food counters & tables wiped down after each use, Disinfecting is not important, Dusting is not so important
Yard or landscaping:
Yard aesthetics are not a priority
Neighborhood or scenery:
Scenery is not high on the list of property characteristics that's worth paying extra for
Current city/town and state/province:
Shawnigan lake BC
Nation(s) of current residence:
Canada, United States
Preferred regions of North America:
Canada, Pacific Coast U.S.
Population density:
Urban, Suburban or exurban
Regions of world:
North America
Duration of your current location:
Would relocate if group decides to try another location together
Relocation capacity:
Ready to move from my general area within the next few years
Resource sharing:
Car share, Pet care swap, Emergency preparedness efforts
My socioeconomic status:
Low income
Leisure and lifestyle:
Very frugal about leisure and entertainment expenditures
Practical skills:
Cooking for groups, Cleaning, Gardening, Farm animal care
Years lived in an IC:
Less than a year in IC
Experience in community:
4 months living on site and 9 months volunteering
Generation:
Gen Z
Generations intended in IC:
Gen Z (born 1997 – 2012), Millennial (born 1981 – 1996), Gen X (born 1965 – 1980)
Alcohol:
Should be regulated by group decision only if it becomes problematic
Tobacco smoking:
Should not be allowed on the premises
Cannabis:
Should not be allowed on the premises, even if its legal in our location
Psychedelics:
Should not be allowed on the premises
Illegal recreational drugs:
Should not be allowed on the premises
Overnight guests:
Should be permitted in limited circumstances as decided by the governance process
Daytime visitor access:
Should require that community is informed of planned visits, Should be discussed and limited by the IC agreements
Religious or spiritual practice-based IC:
No mandate of strict adherence to shared religious beliefs and practices
My religious beliefs or practices:
Spiritual but not religious, Taoist
Practices welcome in IC:
Spiritual but not religious
Ecological preservation ethics:
Local food commitment for low carbon footprint
Belief-related practices:
None
Size of community:
Under 6, 6 to 10, 11 to 20, 21 to 50, 51 to 150, Over 150
Sense of togetherness:
An IC should have regular mandated “group work” to resolve conflicts as they arise, Relationships should develop naturally, not thru team building exercises or mandated group circles
My gender + number:
Non-binary
Genders welcome in IC:
Non-binary, Male, Female
My current couple situation:
I'm single or divorced, I'm not available
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)
My sexual orientation:
Pansexual
Sexual orientations welcome in IC:
Heterosexual (straight), Cisgender (gender normative), Monogamous, Non-monogamous, LGBTQ+, Polyamorous, Polygamous (married to more than one)
Sex & intimacy norms in IC:
Celibate community, Pre-determined by proscribed religious doctrine, with community accountability, 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
Physical affection:
I am a big hugger; I’m affectionate even with people I don't know well, I enjoy hugs and lean toward the easily affectionate side
Other ICmatch members in my household:
IdealisticTanguera
My availability for physical intimacy:
Not currently open to a new relationship
Children in IC:
Children are not a good fit (e.g., college dorm or retirement community)
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
Cats:
Indoor cat(s) okay, Outdoor cat(s) okay
Special food needs:
Strongly prefer unprocessed foods
Plant-based or not:
Small local dairy products okay, Certified-humane meat okay
Organic:
Commitment to all organic, Organic non-certified is okay, Commitment to local-grown as much as possible, Commitment to non-GMO
Shared meals:
Prefer shared meals daily, Prefer shared meals weekly or monthly, Shared meals should be optional, Shared meals are necessary community glue, Shared meals are necessary for efficiency and low cost
Medical risk bubbles:
I can live with or work physically close to people who do not take precautions against infection, allergy, or injury
Pandemic norms:
Only normal hygiene within the IC; no extra precautions
Severe allergies:
NA
Health conditions:
NA
Noise level:
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
Sleep:
I’m an early riser, I keep an early bedtime
Sleep needs & noise:
NA
Comfort & convenience:
I can tolerate a rugged life and hard physical work, I can participate with others who do not tolerate rugged life or extreme temperatures
Wifi:
I can work without consistent internet connection
Off-grid:
Is okay but not necessary
Leisure time:
Reading, studying
Political orientation:
Outsider left
Culture influencers:
ContraPoints, Michael Singer
Civic, political, or activist groups or movements:
NA
Extroversion (under 50% means more introverted than average):
Introverted
Emotional stability (under 50% means more ups & downs than average):
Emotional fluctuation
Agreeableness (under 50% means less compliant or more contrary than average):
Agreeable
Conscientiousness (under 50% means more easygoing than average):
Conscientious
Open to new experiences / imagination (under 50% means more traditional than average, sticks with "tried and true"):
Open to new experiences
Tendency for dealing with others' expectations:
Upholder
Myers-Briggs (& Keirsey-Bates) temperament type:
INFX
Enneagram type:
4w9
Astrological sign(s):
Pieces
Weaknesses and superpowers:
OCD tendencies (responsible and anxious), Empathy