You know, that might be a legitimate argument if Hogosha were anything less than flamboyant about their piracy. And yes, I'm referring to the BDS when I say that, along with the indies. I hear that sometimes you get what you give, and things like that.
If you act like unlawfuls, you're not going to be treated like a semi-lawful... and somehow I doubt that you wouldn't pirate IMG selling ore in Kusari, and that's very common knowledge to anyone in the IMG. If you pirate a faction, don't expect them to be very friendly to you... even if they are friendly with your allies. They're not going to be friendly with you at all. Oh, and additionally, any "legitimate" Hogosha front would not be anywhere but core Kusari space.