Why
We care
- Which is why we've included Etiquette & Guidelines so that communication between you and others is respectful. To PS you're not a "user" or "target market" but a human with a right to respectful treatment and an obligation to respect others on
the site
It's local
- Find out who's in the neighbourhood
It's social and enjoyable
- Connect in-person with good folks
It's meaningful and fulfilling
- You're needed by folks you don't know
It's there
- Get whatever you need from folks nearby
It's safe
- Choose who you make yourself and possessions available to:
- Friends (i.e. Sharemates)
- Friends of Friends (Sharemates of Sharemates)
- All
It's easy
- That snowblower you need for an hour might be right next door
It's cheap & sensible
- Borrowing or renting at low cost is cheaper than buying
It's money
- Sharing your possessions, time and home can earn you a little cash
It feels good
- Feeling good comes easy when sharing, connecting and visiting
- Feeling empty and unsatisfied (in the workplace) should not be the default
It's ethical and practical
- If you got it, share it
- If not, ask for it
It's not governed
- Be who you are to people who need you
- No false interactions, hierarchies, power structures, or governing bodies
It's good for the planet
- Why bring another shovel into the world?
- Walking two blocks for that log splitter consumes less gas and burns less fossil fuels then driving to the store
It's not anonymous
- Host a Profile Page to share who you
really
are, how you can help and what/who you need
- Communicate maturely and follow through
- Let people see the other side of you because you're not just a professional
Better neighbourhood
- Connected neighbours = healthier, happier, safer neighbourhood
It's smart
- Why donate money or time to unfamiliar charities that could misspend your money or time?
- Share with folks in your own world
- So you may not get a tax deduction. You'll a hug instead. What more do you need?
It's not boasting, showing off, self-promotion, competitive or superficial
- Posting what you need or have or about experiences isn't a form of flaunting but encouraging others to connect with you and each other
- No matter your motivation to share it's still sharing. And sharing is better than not sharing
- Rather than competing with neighbours you're making yourself available
- You're not seeking attention. You're giving attention
It's familiar
- Why deal with a sales-oriented, quota-driven, corporate-trained customer service representative when you can interface with a concerned friend, neighbour or community member? Who you interface with affects your mood
- Dealing with people outside the bounds of organizational structures always feels better
- Don't be a dollar to some company or agency but a human to a neighbour
It's spiritual
- Whatever your religion we assume it involves sharing
- If you don't have a religion here's your chance to create one and put it to practice
It's direct
- Giving books to a neighbour enables them to expand their mind without cost
- Soliciting books from a neighbour enables you to expand without cost
- Thrift stores eventually recycle or dispose of toys, children's clothes and books. We know this because we ran a thrift shop three years; donating books, toys and children's clothes to friends and neighbours facilitates local giving and receiving
that connects you in special and unforgettable ways
It's supportive
- Friends and neighbours may wish to travel, and travel is good because it expands the mind. You can save them money by helping connect them to friends in other parts
- Starving artists and performers crave cheap and intimate places to exhibit or perform. Your home may be the perfect place for them to share talents and broaden their audience
- You don't have to blindly donate to an artsy organization when you can simply support a few artists over the year by hosting performances and shows
It's a good time
- Hosting a class, activity, dinner party or event pulls the isolated out of their homes and into yours for a memorable, enjoyable and supportive time
- Why hang out on websites to meet romantic partners when you could meet the girl next door?
It's not bureaucratic
- Being on the board of directors or steering committee sure looks good to the public but it's full of politics, game-playing, posturing and backbiting
- Spearheading your own causes and experiences has equal impact without the turbulence of egos. Forget the narrow-minded and self-interested. Do your own thing and make a bigger difference doing it
Have power and control
- Be who you want to whoever you want without interference
- Control your life by inviting others into it
Be as good as you want
- You don't have to offer yourself or possessions
- And you can offer your time or possessions for free. No need to charge. Feel great by letting friends and neighbours borrow you or your things for absolutely nothing
It's not about the deal
- It's about the relationship
Registration (free)
- Set up a profile page
- List whatever items or services you wish to share
- Encourage friends and neighbours to register and create a whole new world
