Am I misunderstanding you, or are you suggesting that your enjoyment of this game comes from pirating individuals who would, if they had the choice (and were aware of the option) would rather play in an environment where piracy by human players didn't occur?
50/50. I think players should be made aware of the risks when playing in open, which this game does not even attempt to explain. However, once they make the determination to play in open mode, they are fair game. Mind you... I dont go hunting lowbies. I want to make a profit, so I usually only attack larger trade vessels. By the time you are into one of those, if you have been playing in open mode, you should be aware of the risks. If not, you will be after you meet me.