Boodlesmythe-Tallini System of Classification

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Quantitative Classification (Boodlesmythe)

  • “Online” versus “Brick & Mortar”:
An “Online” micronation exists solely in the server space it occupies.
A “Brick & Mortar” micronation might have an online presence, but would continue to exist if the server hosting their space ceased to exist.
  • “Tiny” versus “Small” versus “Sizeable”:
A “Tiny” micronation would have from 1–10 members/citizens.
A “Small” micronation would have from 11–50 members/citizens.
A “Sizeable” micronation would have 51 or more members/citizens.
  • “Community” versus “Statehood”:
A “Community” micronation exists as a group of people with a shared set of goals or aims.
A “Statehood” micronation seeks to form a functional government and acquire sovereign territory.

Qualitative Classification (Tallini)

Under the best of circumstances, a flaky micronation.
Under the worst, a total joke.
Under the best of circumstances, a serious micronation with potential, but it will need an attractive culture to flourish.
Under the worst, a sizeable community, more than a nation.
Under the best of circumstances, serious competition for Sealand.
Under the worst, a small community with great potential if it develops an attractive culture, and a committed few.

Whole Picture (Boodlesmythe-Tallini)

  1. Online, Tiny, Community: 7th World
  2. Online, Tiny, Statehood: 7th World
  3. Online, Small, Community: 7th World
  4. Online, Small, Statehood: 7th World
  5. Online, Sizeable, Community: 6th World
  6. Online, Sizeable, Statehood: 6th World
  7. Brick & Mortar, Tiny, Community: 6th World
  8. Brick & Mortar, Tiny, Statehood: 6th World
  9. Brick & Mortar, Small, Community: 5th World
  10. Brick & Mortar, Small, Statehood: 5th World
  11. Brick & Mortar, Sizeable, Community: 5th World
  12. Brick & Mortar, Sizeable, Statehood: 5th World