When I make a under the table pact with.. let's say blood dragons about not touching Kishiro| ships at all, we make sure the deal is honored. And to add a bit extra, I suggest them to harass the indie Kishiro ships bit harder, so they realize what perks they can have should they join.
Same thing can be applied to zoners. Consortium makes a pact with Corsairs. They bring supplies and are friendly with Corsairs, and Corsairs like them. While ago, when one group made a pact with Corsairs, corsairs didn't touch anyone from that group. Dumb.
Consortium helping excuses Consortium from being touched in Corsair space. Others are fair game. If indie zoner runs to freeport, I'll back from it OUT OF RESPECT for those helping me. They're already doing enough by not caring if indie zoners get blown up.