You know Elgato, I used to think that way when I came to this server.
Actually, to be brutally honest, I still do.
I just cover it in a veil of RP.
News to some here maybe?
But its true.
I'd rather somone go around saying things and then us try to change it without the silly behaviour rather than them just avoiding us and going ahead with whatever plethora of ships and weapons they choose and proceeding to get banned faster than you can say "cheese".
EDIT: @ AC Merc
I agree in a sense with what you have said, and I myself would have had.. lets say.. more restraint if I was in his position. However, one must look at it from where he is standing. They want to slow down in the pace, they want to relax, just as we do. So why must we shove dirt in their face when they start boasting about how pwnzor they are? To be honest, some just like to boast, others keep it to themselves and own in the silence of space. We all have or ways of dealing with being backed into a corner.
I seriously dislike the predatory attitude I am seeing in this thread to a bunch of newcomers. Actions speak louder than words, you all know that. So why dont you let them prove themselves instead of whineing about something that happened last year or the apocalyptic views on new guys joining us.