Our Promises to Each Other - Revision history

Chris: /* The homes don’t look weird. */

2025-07-30T12:24:05Z

The homes don’t look weird.

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	===The homes don’t look weird.===		===The homes don’t look weird.===
	I’ve asked hundreds of people over the years what they ~~see~~ when they imagine a home built for cats, and virtually ~~every single person pictures~~ vast networks of ~~small~~ platforms ~~and tunnels everywhere they look~~. That is not what has been built here.		I’ve asked hundreds of people over the years what they picture when they imagine a home built for cats, and virtually everyone describes a kitty jungle gym with vast networks of tunnels, bridges, and platforms covering every wall. That is not what has been built here.

	When you walk into an apartment at Cloud Nine Studios, you will not think “this place was obviously built for cats.” The cat features are all hidden or otherwise blend in.		When you walk into an apartment at Cloud Nine Studios, you will not think “this place was obviously built for cats.” The cat features are all hidden or otherwise blend in.

Chris: /* You will take good care of your home. */

2025-07-29T23:09:49Z

You will take good care of your home.

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 === You will take good care of your home. ===
 These aren’t typical rental homes. They have been built with extreme care and are full of very nice furnishings, most of which would be difficult and expensive to replace. However, everything has been built to last, so as long as you aren’t careless with how you treat your home or who you let into it, everything should be fine.
 === You will ask questions. ===

Chris: /* You will try to be kind to yourself. */

2025-07-29T23:04:27Z

You will try to be kind to yourself.

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	Enormous need, almost no supply.		Enormous need, almost no supply.
	I won't be attempting to verify your life story; I will not even be asking about the trauma you have experienced.		I won't be attempting to verify your life story; I will not even be asking about the trauma you have experienced.

	~~=== You will try to be kind to yourself. ===~~

	=== You will follow the rules. ===		=== You will follow the rules. ===

Chris at 23:03, 29 July 2025

2025-07-29T23:03:15Z

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	==My promises to you==		==My promises to you==
			If you are considering living at Cloud Nine Studios, below are the promises I will make to you as builder and the property manager, over and above the more typical covenants found in the lease.

	===I care about your health and safety.===		===I care about your health and safety.===
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	==Your promises to me==		==Your promises to me==
			If you are considering living at Cloud Nine Studios, below are the promises I ask that you make to me, as the builder and property manager. Some of these are covered in the lease; however, many of the most important are not and are legally unenforceable, but rely entirely on your word and honor. I implore you to think carefully about these promises, and if you cannot make them in good faith, to please look for housing elsewhere.

	~~Most of this is covered in the lease; however, making promises is important and helps people follow through on intentions.~~ Before you move in, when we’re going over the lease, you (or your representative) will need to make the following promises:		Before you move in, when we’re going over the lease, you (or your representative) will need to make the following promises:

	=== You fit the mission criteria. ===		=== You fit the mission criteria. ===

Chris: /* San Diego is amazing. */

2025-07-29T21:05:06Z

San Diego is amazing.

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	=== San Diego is amazing. ===		=== San Diego is amazing. ===

			I've lived here for over 25 years, and this is the best area of a great neighborhood in an incredible city, and I’m constantly grateful for living here.

			* When bad things are happening in the world, it’s usually not so bad in the US.
			* When bad things are happening in the US, it’s usually not so bad in California.
			* When bad things are happening in California, it’s almost never very bad in San Diego.
			* Of the relatively few problems San Diego does have, practically none of them occur here in this neighborhood.
			* One of the largest problems in San Diego is high housing costs, but that’s a direct result of having so few other problems that everyone wants to live here.

			(Or move this section back to the Local Area Guide and fill with info from notes about SD.)

	==Your promises to me==		==Your promises to me==

Chris: /* You don’t need a cat. */

2025-07-29T20:19:55Z

You don’t need a cat.

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	When you walk into an apartment at Cloud Nine Studios, you will not think “this place was obviously built for cats.” The cat features are all hidden or otherwise blend in.		When you walk into an apartment at Cloud Nine Studios, you will not think “this place was obviously built for cats.” The cat features are all hidden or otherwise blend in.

	===You don’t need a cat.===		===You don’t need a cat to live here.===

	It is important to note that it’s not all about cats here, and you do not need a cat to enjoy living at Lion Canyon.		It is important to note that it’s not all about cats here, and you do not need a cat to enjoy living at Lion Canyon.

Chris: /* My promises to you */

2025-07-29T20:19:32Z

My promises to you

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 I have a full-time job; I am not making my living from your rent. Rather, I am operating this business to try to achieve several [[Goals|goals]] for the public good. Although not a non-profit, as stated above, [[#All_profits_go_to_animals.|all profits go to animals]].
 === San Diego is amazing. ===

Chris: /* The homes don’t look weird. */

2025-07-29T20:18:50Z

The homes don’t look weird.

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	I’ve asked hundreds of people over the years what they see when they imagine a home built for cats, and virtually every single person pictures vast networks of small platforms and tunnels everywhere they look. That is not what has been built here.		I’ve asked hundreds of people over the years what they see when they imagine a home built for cats, and virtually every single person pictures vast networks of small platforms and tunnels everywhere they look. That is not what has been built here.

	~~No one will~~ walk into ~~a home~~ at ~~Lion Canyon and~~ think “this place is built for cats.” The cat features are all hidden or otherwise blend in.		When you walk into an apartment at Cloud Nine Studios, you will not think “this place was obviously built for cats.” The cat features are all hidden or otherwise blend in.

	===You don’t need a cat.===		===You don’t need a cat.===

Chris: /* The homes don’t look weird. */

2025-07-29T20:17:55Z

The homes don’t look weird.

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	===The homes don’t look weird.===		===The homes don’t look weird.===
	I’ve asked hundreds of people over the years what they ~~think homes~~ built for cats ~~would be like~~, and virtually every single person ~~imagines~~ vast networks of small ~~shelves~~ and tunnels everywhere they look. That is not what has been built here.		I’ve asked hundreds of people over the years what they see when they imagine a home built for cats, and virtually every single person pictures vast networks of small platforms and tunnels everywhere they look. That is not what has been built here.

	No one will walk into a home at Lion Canyon and think “this place is built for cats.” The cat features are all hidden or otherwise blend in.		No one will walk into a home at Lion Canyon and think “this place is built for cats.” The cat features are all hidden or otherwise blend in.

Chris: /* The homes don’t look weird. */

2025-07-29T20:16:13Z

The homes don’t look weird.

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	===The homes don’t look weird.===		===The homes don’t look weird.===
	I’ve asked hundreds of people what they think homes built for cats would be like, and virtually every single person imagines vast networks of small shelves and tunnels everywhere they look. That is not what has been built here.		I’ve asked hundreds of people over the years what they think homes built for cats would be like, and virtually every single person imagines vast networks of small shelves and tunnels everywhere they look. That is not what has been built here.

	No one will walk into a home at Lion Canyon and think “this place is built for cats.” The cat features are all hidden or otherwise blend in.		No one will walk into a home at Lion Canyon and think “this place is built for cats.” The cat features are all hidden or otherwise blend in.