Translations:Gathering Responsibly in Public Spaces/6/en

Another point of confusion concerns permanence. Groups that meet regularly in the same public location can develop a sense of ownership over it. Community experience suggests that this feeling, while natural, can produce friction when others use the space in ways the group did not anticipate. Public spaces remain shared regardless of how long a group has been meeting there.

| Social=Gatherings in public settings serve social functions that private ones cannot easily replicate. They are lower in commitment, easier to join and leave, and less dependent on anyone's housing situation. For people who do not have space to host, who live with roommates or family, or who prefer not to bring new acquaintances home, public meeting points can be the primary route into a social circle.