Thank you for the kind words. Freelancer has been alot of fun. You have good days, bad days, great days, and horrible days. But overall despite everythng Freelancer has been a great game.
I have not gone after a gunboat, I started as a fighter pilot and moved to trading for awhile. Tried out smuggling and finally found a group I can relate to. I think it is safe to say I have made some friends, and no doubt enemies. I try to mantain a constant level of respect.
I hope to post more on the forums but I need to fill out my character alot more, which is why I am talking in this manner, once I get my backround finished I can become a more active member.
If anyone has any tips please do share them.