Have you traveled to the U.S then? If you did, surely you would have noticed that people are generally more distant and less friendly. I have been to a few different european countries and I saw a great difference. I haven't been to the netherlands though, so maybe it's different there.
@LexiRoseStudio lmao. I was actually born and raised in the United States before moving to "europe." I'm sorry, maybe it was through tourist glasses, but you are quite off. Try again.
Americans don't share? lmao, isn't the United States the most philanthropic country in history? They give more money than almost all countries combined, no?
@banihex The biggest non-profits in america are actually pretty selfish. they help problems within the U.S. but not the much bigger problems in other countries. also, the nature of americans themselves is selfish and isolated compared to other places. just travel to europe, you'll see that people are much friendlier and more comfortable with strangers.
@TranshumanCyborg uhhhh dude. this place was built in 1967. actually, you shouldnt go there, its at population max right now. to really help, I suggest acorn wich is only seven miles away. but to REALLY help, I suggest looking on the internet for one near you that doesnt look like a fail. then, you can live there. just remember its VERY hard work and takes a will unlike most.
@Chubtoaster go to a different one. this one is to full. try acorn! its only seven miles away and was also founded by Kat Cinkade. or east wind! both of those were founded by her.
I have posted a couple of responses in the Valerie interview "Culture of Community (1/5)". Basically, you just have to ask questions. For example, Valerie mentions that recently quite a few old members left TO. There are reasons for that. Here I just want to say, don't be a starry-eyed Pollyanna. What you are hearing is propaganda: the positives are enhanced and the negatives are hardly mentioned. As with Hare Krishna and Scientology ... look before you jump.
@Rachellewms Sorry for the long delay in replying. No video from me. I don't have a webcam and no desire to buy one. If you think your life would be better at TO than what you can create on the outside then go for it. I suspect you are already living there and disagree with my assessment. It's enough to say there IS another side to TO as witnessed by the high turnover rate they have had since forever. Someone might want to do a blog or vlog and go into all the details. That someone is not me.
I have lived at Twin Oaks and this is the usual media gloss I have seen over and over. The other side is NOT being represented here. And TO does have another side. In response, they always say "Oh, we're not Utopia ... we have problems". That's grossly understated. These documentaries always interview selected, gushing people. The people who don't like TO are NEVER interviewed. The turnover rate at TO is very high; lots of people leave because of various reasons that are never mentioned.
Very inspiring! Though I'm wondering why you chose to interview 4 men and 1 woman in a feminist community (except for in the parenting segment)? Either way, I'm even more interested in visiting now, thanks for posting.
Brook Farm – H.D. Thoreau wouldn't approve...!!! ;)
UltraMagian 1 month ago
@LexiRoseStudio LMAO, Europe is a continent not a country... It isn't one culture... And I live in the Netherlands. Better luck next time.
banihex 1 month ago
@banihex the dutch suck and so do stupid english
atfatw 1 month ago
Have you traveled to the U.S then? If you did, surely you would have noticed that people are generally more distant and less friendly. I have been to a few different european countries and I saw a great difference. I haven't been to the netherlands though, so maybe it's different there.
LexiRoseStudio 1 month ago
@LexiRoseStudio lmao. I was actually born and raised in the United States before moving to "europe." I'm sorry, maybe it was through tourist glasses, but you are quite off. Try again.
banihex 4 weeks ago
aww if it wasn't full I'd love to live here!
nibblesann 2 months ago
Americans don't share? lmao, isn't the United States the most philanthropic country in history? They give more money than almost all countries combined, no?
banihex 2 months ago
@banihex The biggest non-profits in america are actually pretty selfish. they help problems within the U.S. but not the much bigger problems in other countries. also, the nature of americans themselves is selfish and isolated compared to other places. just travel to europe, you'll see that people are much friendlier and more comfortable with strangers.
LexiRoseStudio 1 month ago
@TranshumanCyborg uhhhh dude. this place was built in 1967. actually, you shouldnt go there, its at population max right now. to really help, I suggest acorn wich is only seven miles away. but to REALLY help, I suggest looking on the internet for one near you that doesnt look like a fail. then, you can live there. just remember its VERY hard work and takes a will unlike most.
Mrchickenwings1 5 months ago
Marx would be proud of such cooperation in a Communist democratic system
Grant691 8 months ago 2
I don't want to live there. I want to start my own community and be the dictator. Does that sound bad?
VitalityMassage 9 months ago
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PesiCool 1 year ago
I want to live there!
Chubtoaster 1 year ago
@Chubtoaster go to a different one. this one is to full. try acorn! its only seven miles away and was also founded by Kat Cinkade. or east wind! both of those were founded by her.
Mrchickenwings1 5 months ago
I want to live there , but do they need a program developer ? :(
DraskyVanderhoff 1 year ago
@DraskyVanderhoff its at population cap right now. try a different community.
Mrchickenwings1 5 months ago
I have posted a couple of responses in the Valerie interview "Culture of Community (1/5)". Basically, you just have to ask questions. For example, Valerie mentions that recently quite a few old members left TO. There are reasons for that. Here I just want to say, don't be a starry-eyed Pollyanna. What you are hearing is propaganda: the positives are enhanced and the negatives are hardly mentioned. As with Hare Krishna and Scientology ... look before you jump.
Ardalla555 1 year ago
@Ardalla555 - well... how about it? Why don't you make a video explaining the other side of Twin Oaks? ??????
Rachellewms 1 year ago
@Rachellewms Sorry for the long delay in replying. No video from me. I don't have a webcam and no desire to buy one. If you think your life would be better at TO than what you can create on the outside then go for it. I suspect you are already living there and disagree with my assessment. It's enough to say there IS another side to TO as witnessed by the high turnover rate they have had since forever. Someone might want to do a blog or vlog and go into all the details. That someone is not me.
ardalla535 4 months ago
I have lived at Twin Oaks and this is the usual media gloss I have seen over and over. The other side is NOT being represented here. And TO does have another side. In response, they always say "Oh, we're not Utopia ... we have problems". That's grossly understated. These documentaries always interview selected, gushing people. The people who don't like TO are NEVER interviewed. The turnover rate at TO is very high; lots of people leave because of various reasons that are never mentioned.
Ardalla555 1 year ago
@Ardalla555, why don't you make a video explaining the other side of twin oaks?
BbdHome 1 year ago
either one person missed the like button or there a republican.
fishontuesday 1 year ago
Best summary of Twin Oaks. Add the previous comment for deeper understanding of living in community. -TT ex member
suziestudio 1 year ago
Very inspiring! Though I'm wondering why you chose to interview 4 men and 1 woman in a feminist community (except for in the parenting segment)? Either way, I'm even more interested in visiting now, thanks for posting.
zuzuzmith 2 years ago