"I doubt that this sort of place would even exist in a typical collectivist economy. How does such a place function without adequate incentives? The ideas of equal pay across the board and no boss may seem attractive from a superficial, emotional…"

"But what happens if everyone in the collective votes to have irregular hours and providing service as they feel like it? Or maybe it's a democracy, where 51% voted for this, and the other 49% simply must comply. (so much for equality, tolerance and…"

"A recent example of what happens when one fails to understand basic economic principles occurred in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The Garden Diner and Café, announced it would close its doors at the end of last month despite a pleasing menu and offering…

"Hi DR,
I need details on optimal growing conditions for durian. I am in South America, and am considering purchasing some land to grow the more exotic ultra-tropicals, such as durian.
I need all the advice I can get about the specifics of climate,…"

"Non-aggression principle IS the Key to maximum human happiness.
Problem is that nearly everyone is a covert aggressor, whether they know it or not. Ferreting that out in a person can be difficult, and if confronted by the fact of it, they will…"

"http://www.lewrockwell.com/vance/vance323.html
Good timing."

"There is no "common good." There is only what the individual needs, and that is good.
Suppose my idea of "whole food and a clean place to live" differs from yours? Would you force me to have it your way? Indeed, suppose I prefer the food that you…"

""By the principles of mutual aid and solidarity. Arable land owned in common, harvested in common"

Are you living that way right now? Land in common, worked and harvested in common? Where? How is it working out for you? Do you have enough to eat?…"

"You are all still missing the point.

Stay with fundamentals and you will not lose sight of the process, not lose yourself in endless mental worlds of your own creation. After all, you are trying to eat better to be healthier, and you do this by…"

"Seems to be some serious contention going on here.
So, drop all the trivials about corporations, employees labor and all the rest of it and get down to the basics: How do you want to live? Are you capable of running your own life, or do you need…"