El Jefe's
Skank House

Skank House Code

Our
Principles

Eleven commitments that keep the House open to everyone who walks through the arch. Read them, argue with them, live them.

Principle Zero comes first

The list

0

Consent (Principle Zero)

Respecting individual boundaries by actively seeking and communicating clear consent regarding people's bodies, experiences, and property.

1

Radical Inclusion

Welcoming anyone into the community without prerequisites. (Yes — includes all alien and dimensional species, droids and intelligences, human and non-human. Remember: Radical Inclusion does NOT have exceptions.)

2

Gifting

Engaging in unconditional gift-giving with no expectation of a return or exchange.

3

Decommodification

Fostering environments free from commercial sponsorships, advertising, and transactions.

4

Radical Self-reliance

Encouraging individuals to discover and rely upon their own inner resources.

5

Radical Self-expression

Offering unique personal expression as a gift while respecting others' rights and liberties. Be yourself as fully and ridiculously as you choose.

6

Communal Effort

Emphasizing creative collaboration to build and protect public spaces, art, and social networks.

7

Civic Responsibility

Assuming responsibility for public welfare and adhering to local, state, and federal laws.

8

Leaving No Trace

Committing to environmental stewardship by cleaning up and leaving spaces better than they were found.

9

Participation

Driving transformative change through direct, personal action and involvement.

10

Immediacy

Prioritizing direct, unmediated personal experience as a core cultural value.

All Species Welcome · No Questions Asked