diff --git a/OpenSim/Framework/RegionSettings.cs b/OpenSim/Framework/RegionSettings.cs
index 47dbcecaeb..db8c53ef95 100644
--- a/OpenSim/Framework/RegionSettings.cs
+++ b/OpenSim/Framework/RegionSettings.cs
@@ -200,7 +200,7 @@ namespace OpenSim.Framework
             set { m_ObjectBonus = value; }
         }
 
-        private int m_Maturity = 1;
+        private int m_Maturity = 0;
 
         public int Maturity
         {