A definitive look at land economy and property ownership in virtual spaces

The narrow, legal, and solid version: “PRIVATE PROPERTY KEEP OFF TRESPASSERS WILL BE SHOT ON SITE” The broader Lockean version: Those things in nature which one may vest his or her personality into and make their own using this:

 Money ($L 400,000 )  Land: A region, or “sim,” within which we can have:  Houses, businesses, tourist attractions, community  It is interesting to note here Locke’s observation that the introduction of money is both a precursor to, and a precondition for the establishment of a civil society.

 land must have a minimum of four trees per 512 m². (per virtual square meter)  * no roads, cars or land vehicles allowed  * use of aircraft is permitted, but must not be left on property when not flying, with the exception of small float planes which may be docked or moored and considered to be boats when not flying.  * no commercial activity on residential parcels  all structures must be consistent with a New England style and are subject to review prior to placement