I don't want to be a grinch - I like the idea of sharing books and building community - but what are the odds that I'll find a/the book I want to read next? Maybe I'm just more choosy than most, but I'll read very few books in my lifetime and so that list is very exclusive. I am not looking for random books.
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Food? Kitchen supplies? Tools?!! How about cabinets that share anything: Whatever is functional and safe, that you don't need or are willing to share, put in your cabinet. A clear door will make the contents discoverable. Maybe an optional website where you can list contents online, making them searchable.
Or ... a website where you simply list what you are willing to share, a sort of Craigslist for sharing (and giveaways).[0] Neighbors search, find your thing, contact you, and stop by to pick it up. It would scale up well and be very efficient.
[0] Sorry, maybe I should say 'an Uber or Airbnb for your stuff'.
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Food? Kitchen supplies? Tools?!! How about cabinets that share anything: Whatever is functional and safe, that you don't need or are willing to share, put in your cabinet. A clear door will make the contents discoverable. Maybe an optional website where you can list contents online, making them searchable.
Or ... a website where you simply list what you are willing to share, a sort of Craigslist for sharing (and giveaways).[0] Neighbors search, find your thing, contact you, and stop by to pick it up. It would scale up well and be very efficient.
[0] Sorry, maybe I should say 'an Uber or Airbnb for your stuff'.