Basic HOA Harm Strategies --- CONTROL & FEAR ---

The greatest harm to owners in HOA’s is done because of the age-old human need to control-the-environment and to control-others. Rather than learn humane, growth-producing and effective-for-all ways of communicating and interacting, some individuals choose “authoritarianism.” It’s easier, less study-intensive and seems to come automatically to some people. Unfortunately, with it comes a whole slew of damaging, soul-crushing consequences for a community. Here are a few resources on this historical-perspective, definitions and identifying Authoritarianism: Tradegy of the Commons Authoritarianism So you want to be an autocrat? Here’s the 10-point checklist 15 Warning Signs of Impending Tyranny back to Contents