This open space policy change not only seems to be sudden, but arbitrary and unilateral. No disscussions have been held, that I know of, about the scope of the issue Jack has cited as the reason for the pricing and policy change.. namely abuse by overloading.
It seems to me that Linden should at least attempt a policing of Openspace abuse before making a wide sweeping change that will impact those of us who understand the purpose of Openspace and live within our "means".
I believe this will hurt the grid.. not just the reputation and trust that many of us have had for Linden Labs over the years..
Shame on you Jack!