First up, thanks for bringing this to our attention in the correct manner.
' Wrote:Why don't you ask your friend in gb who engaged us without even a word "engaging"...just started shooting us
@ Aduka: This thread is for responding to feedback, not starting a tit-for-tat flame war. Whoever this other person was, that is not the issue here. Just because others have low standards doesn't mean we necessarily have to follow suit.
I assume the interaction was ongoing. The image shows other players making remarks, one part of a fight which is, as Jinx put it, out of context. RP must precede a fight. An engagement notice alone is not RP. If there is evidence of this being the only RP then send it. Otherwise I have to assume that the player involved didn't break any rules, and will take his word for it that there was RP before the fight.
Having said that, if a fight is already happening, saying one word to announce you are going to participate or become involved is a small gesture to alert people of your intent. It's just not the best gesture one can make.
In a situation where there is a war between two factions, we should bear in mind that the war is between characters, not players.