This thread seems to have spiralled somewhat into what I expected. After what seemed like an explosive reaction just to the name, some intellegent discussion did ensue. It is a shame that we don't seem to be able to stay on track with a mature discussion. At one point I felt this thread had taken a surprinsing turn where everyone was be considerate of each others views and even respectful of them.
It is perfectly fine to have different views and opinion of how things are and how they should be, or could be. I do find it disheartening when the new found comradirie and understanding spoken of early in the seems to have been forgotten somewhat. What does one really expect .......
An attmept to try and keep things a little more on track.
Earlier in this thread I discussed how I believed that "Individual Planets Economies" would ont be reliant on materials transported from one Planet to another to be sold at hgue markups. But rather, that "Economic Stability" will most likely be bought about more by the production and sales of items like the Rocktropian D-class Mining Amp and some of the Arkadian Herman Series Weapons. I don't believe these items really need anything imported for their production, yet there is high demand for their production and export to Calypso (the current Trade Capital of the Entropia Universe) for sales there.
I have no doubt that even though the majority of these items are currently sold on Calypso, they also get taken to other Planets to be used. Some even travelling back to theeir Planet of origin, regardless of whether they are produced there or on Calypso. I look forward to seeing what new and exciting items will come into play to help build and stabilise these growing economies. As more of these kinds of things come into production the need for "Transporting Stackable Goods" through Space will become reduced.
From a "Transprt Operators" point of view, at first this may seem daunting and negative to that service. With an expansion on the sixe of Space, createing a much greater distance and longer travel period in smaller ships a balancing effect can be found. This of course is purely assumption. The most exciteing thing I see in the "2013 Road Map" is the possibility of "Space Mining"
When I first saw this my mind ran wild with imaginations of Motherships and Privateers heading out to the existing Aateroids for a day of mining. Imagining that upon arrival at these Asteroids, small mining craft heading out to search for mnerals and enmatts amongst these Ateroids. With Quads and Privateers patroling the area, ever watcful for Pirates that may show up at any time. Imagine the mad scurry once the Pirates show up and Mining Vessels heading madly to the safety of their Mothership and the Quads and Privatyeers fending of the Pirates as best they can.
But alas, this is only imaginings and assumptions of what may come with "Space Mining".
Only time will give us the true intentions of MindArk and all we can do is hope that eventually, they get it right.
Or at least added to the dictionary!! 
I want to be this guy!!
