Guys wow. Seriously... relax.
Piracy is at an all time low on the server.
My opinion: We need a lot more pirates to make this game fun again.
Do you know why I posted this not-very-well-thought-through "tutorial" is to reassure those who killed /setmsg command, that they have ways of "protecting themselves" against "too fast engagement" guys.
Perhaps I'll get around to do a real "How to get pirated successfully" tutorial, however this would take a lot of time and would obviously focus on the roleplay interaction, and not the very special case of "catching someone who abuses it". I would say less than 5 % of the pirates belong into the category... however in the /setmsg context, I think my words make sense.
So... please take it as what it is. Nothing more.
The true art is "enjoying the pirate-trader interaction". Takes a while, especially for new players who are still hurt when they lose money and thus progress, but it's the best way to deal with pirates. Roleplay... roleplay... and never go into the situation with a fixed expectation of what is acceptable roleplay or not.
Plus: The most important advice for those traders who think they get it too hard: make a pirate. Feel the other side. You'll be surprised.
Perhaps this counterbalances the narrowly focussed part above a little.
Have fun being pirated and have fun pirating.
Nothing more.