Huek
That conversation was about kill-stealing.
...
Let's stick to the subject please.
It is very much the subject. You didn't call it opportunistic, you called it competitive. During that discussion you also brought up in a supporting fashion aggro dragging and other "activities" in the context of "competition" that resulted in the conversation turning sour. Here, we don't call that competition, we call that griefing.
By and large, we are a bunch of individual people who have come together into a community and who value the close-knit relationships we have formed over the years. We typically have a warm, welcoming, and friendly environment specifically because we actively try to keep it warm, welcoming, and friendly.
When there is misunderstanding, we will generally try to explain the difference to clear up the misunderstanding. However, when there are attempts to suggest or support griefing, or if discussion gives appearance of that, you'll find that we are firm in our resolution that such activity is not welcomed or acceptable here.
Now, for a little bit that is slightly off-topic but essential nonetheless, perhaps especially so for newer players coming from other games that may be a little more "cut-throat" than Ryzom:
As one of the first people to mention other games during that discussion, what I was saying may have been drowned out in the noise. I said that if the activities you described, which we define to be griefing in this game, are activities you enjoy, Ryzom is not the game for you. I then recommended another sandbox game that DOES support those activities, and even has a segment of the forums devoted to encouraging that type of activity.
If what you want is what you were describing, you will find it there and not here, and you will not be happy if you stay here. You really would find your gaming experience much more enjoyable there. I say that in a helpful manner, because while we are always happy to have more players, you shouldn't play a game if you aren't going to enjoy it.
If, however, you are willing to modify your expectations of "competition" to match what IS acceptable here, then you'll find the entire community welcoming you with open arms, and you may find yourself falling in love with this "carebear" community.