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These are some definitions of a micronation that I found over the internet... Interesting results: A micronation is.....

an   entity,   typically   existing   only   on   the   internet   or   within   the   private  property   of   its   members,   that   lays   claim   to   sovereign   status   as   an independent   nation,   but   which   is   unrecognized   by   real   nations

Sometimes referred to as a model country or new country project, is an entity that claims to be an independent nation or state but is not officially recognized by world governments or major international organizations.

'''an entity created and maintained as if it were a nation and/or a state, and generally carrying with it some, most or all of the attributes of nationhood, and likewise generally carrying with it some of the attributes of statehood. Though a micronation may well have begun as a mere drollery, it has the potential (given the evolution of a sufficiently vital national culture) to develop into a true nation, and possibly to achieve statehood. '''

A micronation (cybernation, fantasy country, model country, new country project, pseudonation, counternation,ephemeral state, online nation, and variants thereof) is an entity intended to replace, resemble, mock, or exist on equal footing with recognized independent states. Some micronations are created with serious intent, while others exist as a hobby or stunt. For the most part they exist only on paper, on the Internet, or in the minds of their creators and participants.

NOW... Obviously there is going to be dispute and exceptions to all of these definitions. Some of which are clearly innaccurate (some of these issues are addressed here).

I think no one should have the power to define what a micronation is and then start pushing away micronationalists from wikia. Why should an exact definition matter? If a nation has serious intentions to eventually become a real nation, then why should it matter what they decide to do in regards of land claims? I mean Atlantium is a prominent micronation, yet they really aren't aggressive in land claims. In fact, they recognize Australia as their parent nation over where their capital, Aurora, lies.

Obviously fantasy nations are something that has to be addressed and should be pushed to cybernation wiki. But don't go and start creating other issues, which you may not even realize you are doing.