[quote name='Bill Wallace' timestamp='1282661504' post='2429433']
I'm somewhat perplexed by how many people regard VE as a moralist alliance. Sure, we don't tech raid, but we've never been one to tell others they shouldn't. Of course there is the ZI Peace Pact, but we have very close allies who did not sign the document. It is impossible to agree with your allies on every issue nor would it be healthy. To each their own.
I mean sure, Bob Janova, a highly respected member of the community is a Viridian and he makes no bones about being a moralist, but I don't think many would mistake Impero as a moralist. We're a mixed bag and therein lies our strength. You're not going to find 300 sycophants mindlessly following a cult of personality in the VE.
And to those who are surprised at this announcement, understand that this didn't happen overnight. All I can say is that if you take the time and really get to know these guys, you'll find that they are genuinely good people who are undeserving of the negative labels that have been placed on them by many in the community.
Count me as one who is glad to see this treaty happen.
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I not one who likes being raided for a joke when I have a protectorate. I have a grudge against GOONS for that, but you're right--I've never really got to know them.