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25 SEP 2004
Funny money myths
Distributing funnies is missionary activity, abundant, limited by how much people will accept. It can be further limited to $100/hr, or $1/minute with a $40 bonus after an hour. Some scarcity increases the value, but distribution is still liberal.

That's really not much of a game or economy. It's an important grassroots activity, spreading the word. Why should people want to collect funny money? There have to be some myths about the money, printed on the funnies.

Build the funny economy/funny world: What you hold is capital, shares in a new world. At this stage it's only an idea, and the funnies aren't regulated. But they can get upgraded to game capital. Instead of throwing them away, give them to other players. That way you support the funny economy.

Break the serious money monopoly: Declare an alternative. Our funny money can do whatever we want.

Magic money: Symbolic of new age values, changing consciousness. To be revered as sacred objects. Giving and receiving funny money is a ritual transaction full of drama and significance.
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