The venerable Swedish pirates scout out possible places to run their servers from.
It's been in the news recently how The Pirate Bay has sought to purchase the sovereign "country" of Sealand from which to run their servers out of, and in that spirit it has solicited alternative suggestions as well.
So far the donations have totaled a little over $13,000 USD, a figure that falls far short of the reported $65 million to $2 billion USD asking price for the island.
Coupled with the problem of donations is the fact that it may not clearly be as sovereign as has been suggested. It's been noted that both Germany and the United refuse to recognize it's legitimacy as well as the fact that it must can not perform acts or deeds that in any way interfere with the interests of the United Kingdom. So much for unadulterated freedom from copyright laws.
Hence, the question begs, "where else could they go?"
Well the have a wiki-pedia page up that is discussing all the possible locations.
 Ladonia
Ladonia is a area in the southwest of Sweden. As of now, it is essentially abandoned land which simply houses 3 art sculptures, and was created in protest of Swedish authorities who wished to remove them. However, Ladonia is not recognized by any other state, and there is no legal basis for calling it a state.
Sovereignty
"It was in the year of 1996 that Ladonia rised and entered into a new form of time and space. On the 2nd of June the country proclaimed its independence from Sweden - if it ever was occupied; the country was hardly ever discovered."
Isla Montuosa, Panama
Isla Montuosa' is a remote island located near Panama in central America.
Isla Montuosa is 112 hectares of paradise. This is the most remote Panamanian island, located in Veraguas province, close to Coiba island. It boasts unique ancient trees (only one other island near El Salvador has the same trees). No tree has ever been cut on this island! The island has undisturbed biodiversity and an ancient prehistoric sacred/burial site.
Sovereignty
"There are few limitations on what foreigners can buy in terms of real estate in Panama. Property within six miles of international borders is out of bounds, and there are restrictions on some island and waterfront property unless it is situated in one of the Tourism Zones. "
 
Chris Pinnacle, Philippines
Size: 2.47 acres / Price US: $100 000
Chris Pinnacle is made up two islands that comprise an area of approximately 2.47 acres or one hectare. They are classified as tax declared properties. Currently, one of the islands has been semi-developed with a small bamboo hut and outside seating area as well as a concrete pier leading down onto the water.
 
Ile de Caille, Grenada
Size: 400 acres / Price US: $18 000 000
Ile de Caille is situated 3 miles (5 km) off the northern tip of Grenada, this large private island is covered in lush green vegetation and enjoys a tropical climate. The island is composed of 2 volcanic knolls, separated by a flat plain.
 
Geraldo and Pedro Islands, Brazil
Size: 3,900 acres / Price US: $3 800 000
The Geraldo and Pedro Islands are situated in the Brazilian state of Para, the second largest state. From the capital, Belem, there are flight connections to take you almost anyplace in the world.
 
Great Hans Lollik & Little Hans Lollik, US Virgin Islands
Size: 610 acres / Price US: $45 000 000
The Great Hans Lollik & Little Hans Lollik Islands are located one and a half miles from the north coast of St. Thomas, USVI, Great Hans Lollik and Little Hans Lollik, a pair of sister private undeveloped islands, are a perfect pristine paradise.
 
Ronde Island, Grenada
Size: 2000 acres / Price US: $70 000 000
Ronde Island is a 2000-acre emerald gem in the exclusive Grenadines for sale. Beautiful topography of hills and small valleys, with several large well protected bays for yacht anchorage. Collectively miles of pristine beachfront and waterfront property.
 
Cerralvo Island, Mexico
Size: 35000 acres / Price US: $35 000 000
Cerralvo Island is a privately owned island is located off the east coast of Baja in the Sea of Cortez. It is approximately 60 miles east of the city of La Paz.
 
Unclear/interesting East German/Cuban sovereignty status, with enough money, dedication and Cuban/German collaboration, a deal might be possible.
In 1972 Cuban leader Fidel Castro made the island a gift to East Germany. The island was named after German Communist politician Ernst Thälmann (April 16, 1886—August 18, 1944), who was the leader of the Communist Party of Germany (KPD) during much of the Weimar Republic and was arrested by the Gestapo in 1933 and held in solitary confinement for eleven years, before being shot on Adolf Hitler's orders in 1944. The gift of Castro was always seen as a symbolic gesture rather than a concession. After German reunification in 1990, Germany made no claims for the territory.
Now honestly, I really don't think any of this will ever happen but, it would be nice to have an island getaway at our fingertips.
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