What I want to know now.. is how do other people in my situation feel?
I sell nothing other than helping people ane getting a few L$100 as a gift now and then.
I have about $1000-$1500 in taxable land and objects, which is covered by my stipend and bonus.
My only troubles are tryign to find land to build on.. my current location is heavily cramped, and of course object prim usage goes from 95% to 100% on most days.
So for me, the changes are good. I'll be able to afford more land than before if I pay the $15 rate, and keep the same amount of land and pay less if I so choose.
I will have a set number pf prims. Now this may or may not be enough for hat I need, at least I don't have to worry someone will come in and take the remaning 4% and leave me unable to rez a teapot for visitors.
The only downside is worries that converting L$ to US$ will cause unintended side effects.. but this can only be proven or disproven by trying it. (Bit I mention it wheverer I can in hopes it will be delayed

So..... how do other small (1000 sq meters or so) land owners and players with no land currently feel? Does this change affect anyone in this range badly?