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Hail: "Understanding the Griefer: Piracy and You"
Transmission Source: INV Blackmoon (Class: Heavy Multipurpose; Make: Gutamaya; Model: Imperial Clipper)
ATTN: Traders and CG participants
"Greetings fellow CMDRs!
For those unfamiliar, allow me to introduce myself: My name is CMDR _Fissure; Imperial Naval Officer, full-time freelance griefer hunter, part-time look at pretty things and take pictures, and a formally commissioned privateer in the Imperial Naval Auxiliary. I am what some might call a Gentleman Pirate . If our paths ever cross, know that I avoid firing upon my targets at all costs, and do my best to make the experience enjoyable for all parties involved in our transaction. Over the course of my pirating career I've held jolly conversions, told many a terrible joke, and made a number of friends that I fly with to this day. Oddly enough, piracy is one of the fundamental career paths in our galaxy alongside bounty hunting, trading, and exploration. In fact, piracy is so central a part of our galaxy that even ships piloted by Artificial Intelligence engage in it! (yes, AI still exists. You didn't think that the ban would get rid of it, did you?). As such, there can be a reasonable expectation that piracy can and will occur while visiting well populated systems and shipping lanes. Speaking honestly, I've had some of my best experiences as a CMDR while pirating, and more often than not both parties leave the engagement having had an enjoyable time ( Click here for pictures, stories, and good feels )
That being said, piracy encounters are indeed high-stress situations, and the safety of all involved is reliant upon the understanding and use of a common language. Understanding words and phrases such as "throttle down," "submit," "you are free to go," and "you'll never take me alive, ya dirty feds!" is central to your ability to leave a pirate encounter unscathed. Miscommunication can often lead to undesirable outcomes. For example:
Griefer: : "a person who harasses or deliberately provokes other players or members in order to spoil their enjoyment."
I cannot speak for others, but I for one do not engage in piracy to deliberately harass or provoke others. I do it for the unpredictable and meaningful CMDR-to-CMDR interaction, as well as for the honor of the Empress! (May we bask in her glory). To avoid any future miscommunication, let it be clear that engaging in an activity designed, implicated, and promoted by FD (the Formidine Deity, who rules justly, if not often incompetently, over our galaxy) does not constitute "griefing."
I have attached an example of CMDR-to-CMDR miscommunication (and poor manners) to this transmission. Please study it to ensure similar mistakes are not made during future state-sanctioned piracy encounters.
Thank you for your time. Fly safe, CMDRS! o7"
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Channel: Local (unrestricted)
Hail: "Understanding the Griefer: Piracy and You"
Transmission Source: INV Blackmoon (Class: Heavy Multipurpose; Make: Gutamaya; Model: Imperial Clipper)
ATTN: Traders and CG participants
"Greetings fellow CMDRs!
For those unfamiliar, allow me to introduce myself: My name is CMDR _Fissure; Imperial Naval Officer, full-time freelance griefer hunter, part-time look at pretty things and take pictures, and a formally commissioned privateer in the Imperial Naval Auxiliary. I am what some might call a Gentleman Pirate . If our paths ever cross, know that I avoid firing upon my targets at all costs, and do my best to make the experience enjoyable for all parties involved in our transaction. Over the course of my pirating career I've held jolly conversions, told many a terrible joke, and made a number of friends that I fly with to this day. Oddly enough, piracy is one of the fundamental career paths in our galaxy alongside bounty hunting, trading, and exploration. In fact, piracy is so central a part of our galaxy that even ships piloted by Artificial Intelligence engage in it! (yes, AI still exists. You didn't think that the ban would get rid of it, did you?). As such, there can be a reasonable expectation that piracy can and will occur while visiting well populated systems and shipping lanes. Speaking honestly, I've had some of my best experiences as a CMDR while pirating, and more often than not both parties leave the engagement having had an enjoyable time ( Click here for pictures, stories, and good feels )
That being said, piracy encounters are indeed high-stress situations, and the safety of all involved is reliant upon the understanding and use of a common language. Understanding words and phrases such as "throttle down," "submit," "you are free to go," and "you'll never take me alive, ya dirty feds!" is central to your ability to leave a pirate encounter unscathed. Miscommunication can often lead to undesirable outcomes. For example:
Griefer: : "a person who harasses or deliberately provokes other players or members in order to spoil their enjoyment."
I cannot speak for others, but I for one do not engage in piracy to deliberately harass or provoke others. I do it for the unpredictable and meaningful CMDR-to-CMDR interaction, as well as for the honor of the Empress! (May we bask in her glory). To avoid any future miscommunication, let it be clear that engaging in an activity designed, implicated, and promoted by FD (the Formidine Deity, who rules justly, if not often incompetently, over our galaxy) does not constitute "griefing."
I have attached an example of CMDR-to-CMDR miscommunication (and poor manners) to this transmission. Please study it to ensure similar mistakes are not made during future state-sanctioned piracy encounters.
Thank you for your time. Fly safe, CMDRS! o7"
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