The model of 'the commons' I am presently researching (an action research - getting back to the Real after rsearching the Real and the Net) is an industrial commons with a number of needy people competing over limited reources that fluctuate over time. Its a relatively closed system with landlord and contracted agents, as well as police and courts (tresspass law) impacting upon it. It is not a study of the impact of social relations on ecology, though ecology does impact the system. It is winter and this is an open air context. Yes, I find no tragedy occurs. Very little strife among the competitors, all under high stress within the system under study. Lachlan -- _______________________________________________ Sign-up for your own FREE Personalized E-mail at Mail.com http://www.mail.com/?sr=signup Travelocity.com is giving away two million travel miles. http://ad.doubleclick.net/clk;3969773;6991039;g?http://svc.travelocity.com/p...