I am puzzled why Twiggy is even debating this as she does not play by her own admission.
You remind me of someone that complains about elections but never votes.
And I also find it odd she is the only one in this thread that is saying how bad of an idea it is.
What she is suggesting, in my opinion, would not happen.
Second Life has been around for about 20 years, they incorporated the Linden currency and economy once the editing capabilities were introduced in the game.
Their currency has always been able to convert to real life currency in all countries that have access to the game.
There are people that sell sex, have strip clubs and brothels, some only allowed by cover charge which is handled as a group membership.
You can transfer Lindens avatar to avatar.
Not in all the years SL has been in existence has anyone ever tried to exploit the currency as you are, explaining of why it is so bad.
Any gold that is used by anyone was at one time paid for in full to the game devs so to use the argument that the devs would loose money is not sensible as well, as giving someone 300 gold or buying them a gift is the same thing.
Still waiting to hear from you Gizmo