I think we should put an end to this question for good, and I think I've found a good solution for those who want to play galactic spead-sheet. There should be an in-game screen coming up at every encounter:
(No, dear FD, I'm not serious...
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Uh-oh! It looks like you've met an in-game pirate.
Do you want to be pirated, hunted or griefed?
[ ] Yes
[+] No
[+] Don't show this message again!
(No, dear FD, I'm not serious...