Translations:Rooftop Gatherings/7/en

Another point often clarified in community discussion is the distinction between access and permission. Having a key to the roof does not necessarily mean the building permits gatherings there. Many tenancy agreements and house rules address roof access explicitly, and some restrict it to maintenance or to individual use only. Hosts are generally advised to know what their building actually allows before inviting a group.

| Social=Rooftop gatherings tend to be described as socially generous settings. The open layout means there is no single focal point, no television, no obvious head of the table. Groups naturally break into smaller clusters, and people can step aside to talk quietly or simply look out at the city without it reading as withdrawal. For those who find crowded indoor rooms difficult, this can make participation easier.