Okay, I take it from Super's reply that there is something saying they are neutral to you. But how is it an open channel? Message dumps are not to be used by other factions. Only thing is, you can read it, and send messages to the faction that owns it, but you cannot make decisions or replies based on things you read there, as in RP its an encrypted channel.
For example; AW could read SA's message dump and see that they are planning on making an attack on Omicron Theta. We cannot however, make posts that use that information, as in role-play we couldn't have read it unless the message we read is sent to us, or a group that involves us (To: All sirius [for example]). Thats always been the rules regarding it.
You can read a message dump, but not post/make decisions based on that (except defensive ones. Its their own fault if they post plans of attacks and let you know they are going to attack you.).
Sorry for the near-meaningless post, but it seems some people need to be reminded, or find out, what the deal with HUD issues is.. Specifically, your fault, not the 'other guy's.'