This is pretty hilarious, and I hope they pull this off.
Want to avoid copyright laws completely? Become your own nation
The group of people that run PirateBay.org have announced plans to purchase the man-made island called Sealand. The structure sitting out at sea was originally called HM Fort Roughs and was formally a Maunsell Sea Fort off the coast of England. Although Sealand does not have a government that is recognized by any country, the small population that it holds — roughly ten — does claim rights to sovereignty.
I can’t wait to see their Olympic team.