Why did you join Mobius?
I'll give my answer. I was a new player, either still in the beta or just after release. I was taking the trader's path, trying to mind my own business and get ahead. I was still in a Sidewinder when I was murdered the first couple of times. Interdicted once by a Cobra, and attacked by a Python near a station. No words were exchanged. No demands were made. I was just wiped from existence in the blink of an eye. The third time I was in a Hauler, sightseeing around a RES, when a Viper decided to jump me. Again, not a word. I tried fighting back, noob that I was, but I didn't stand a chance - the game was still miles ahead of me. Then I found Mobius, and not wanting to play in solo, I joined.
I've been thinking, for a while now, of going back into open. With experience, it seems like it should be easy to avoid griefers. Like with NPCs, just submit, boost, & jump. Station campers could be a bigger problem, but easily ignored with shields and by boosting in and out of stations. I suppose I'd be most worried about rammers - no sure what to do about them. Of course, there is also the possibility of winging up and maybe taking it to the griefres (would that make me a griefer by ruining their game?). I guess I'm wondering if Mobius is a safe haven for new players, but not really required for those with more experience?
Or am I being foolish? Part of me feels that open is still full of childish behavior and name calling (just youth culture?), and this old man certainly doesn't need that while I'm trying to enjoy a game.
(I guess old members can answer too, if they want to, but I'm looking to hear about the more recent experiences)