No, no. There was no blanket DoW. It was a statement of, idiotic, policy that an attack on one member of the coalition is an attack on every member of the coalition. Unless you're giving up your position as a sovereign alliance a declaration is still necessary.
As for the peacemode, our side has been known to cycle in and out of peace in waves, welcome to competent warfare, cupcake.
Also, o/ Dinohouse. Let's go guys.