It's really funny how many times this argument comes up regarding PvP. It's like clockwork.
Those who think that PvP should be restricted to Conn or only for events (these people also like to think of themselves as these high and mighty RPers without equal) are in fact the absolutely worst roleplayers on this server. Bar none, the worst. Dang. -KB
I can already sense the indignation so allow me to expand. Every faction in this server has enemies of varying degrees, from open war to clandestine hostilities. What does this mean? The Discovery lore is driven entirely by conflict. In every conflict, there is a winner and a loser, unless of course it was such an even battle that it's a stalemate. But battles have winners and losers. War have winners and losers. You will undoubtedly get blown up if you fly a ship that has enemies. Pirates steal, they will pirate you. Lawfuls will intercept and attack criminals. This is how it should be.
But guess what, you getting blown up by your enemies was not bad roleplay. To the contrary, you both acted out your roles, there just happened to be someone whose character lost. By telling people who want to PvP to go to Conn or only do PvP events you are literally taking an essential facet of Disco RP and shoving it aside. That makes you the worst roleplayer on the server.