Hi, and welcome to Discovery. Your join date would say that you already had the time to read the rules, but if you haven't already, do it.
Have fun trading, but remember, the pirates are there to have fun, just like you. So when a pirate tries to well.. pirate you, RP with him, you'd be amazed how RP can lower the so called "donations" a lot, or even make the pirate let you off free.
Don't be a silent trader, as you go, RP, act like a ship captain.
Most importantly have fun!
If there's any questions, ask.
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<span style="color:#000000">All morons hate it when you call them a moron.