Cyberland

An old time micronation, circa 1997-1999. Part of the Cyber-Island Chain.

From Cyberia Today, July 1998, most likely by Ken Kerns (Quote),

The End of Cyberland

Last issue, we discussed the possible end of Cyberland. In the aftermath of recent elections, it appears that the end is indeed coming, with a mass exodus (that was once speculated to occur here by this time).

The opposition, hoping to push Skinner Layne out of office, lead by the Natural Rights and Soverignty Party (NRSP) and the Libertarian Party, and furthered by a dissident sect of the Conservative government lead by Deputy Prime Minister David Oatney, found that their plan had failed.

Frustrated, and defeated, they gave up. One by one, the opposition resigned in disgust of the Layne government. Ceres and Oatney apparently were the only opposition leaders to stay, until Layne has a hissy fit.

Facing strong criticism over the war with COS, Layne decided that no opposition was better than a weakened one. He booted Ceres and Oatney out, as long as the rest of the anti-Layne forces.

Now, most people concede that Cyberland's "democracy" was a sham for an unofficial Layne monarchy, which has been furthered by Layne dismissing the government (and the Constitution). The fate of Cyberland is in the hands of Layne-appointed Executive Committee members, who just elected Layne leader.

But where did the opposition go? Many, mostly those who never joined Cyberia, decided to retire from virtual politics. Others, like Scott Rosen, left for other virtual nations. One, Matt Wilkins, decided to move to Cyberia in the effort of revitalizing the libertarian movement in a free democracy. Recently, he stood for election against Rosario as Deputy of Menet.

Cyberland's fall has come. And it will never be the same.... (Close Quote.)