I am writing on behalf of the IND leadership concerning the rise of Mining and the rather terminal drop in trading that has resulted.
We are currently trying to figure out ways to ensure a rise in trading activity, activity that is directly related to Pirate factions, and subsequently pirate hunting factions.
Let's face it, there is simply more profit in mining. We know the logic behind this due to the great mining experiment.
The key issue is, what can be done to raise trade again to a point where people return to plying goods from one port to another.
Here in, lies a petition, to be signed or endorsed by trading factions/indie traders/pirate factions everywhere.
Sitting in Dublin is getting stale for the pirates, and for the lawful factions as well.
Please may we have a 20% raise in Trade profits to make Trade a competitive alternative to Mining.
Any other activity suggestions, or alternatives are welcome to be listened to.