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The communal lifestyle saw the abolition of common comforts and conveniences; families no longer cooked their meals at home nor possessed individual items. Instead, all food was provided through collective canteens, where a system of work points determined one’s access to food. Workers were compelled to labor daily under threat of losing these points, and consequently, access to basic sustenance. The harsh consequences of failing to meet productivity quotas created an atmosphere of fear, where many lived in misery.