The real problem here isn't that they're blowing up mining ships. Eve is a PvP game, and so this should happen. However, there is nothing the empire players can do back to the Goons. When only one side can blow up the other side's ships, there's a problem.

If miners fight back, they lose sec status. Goons don't care about Sec status, so they don't care if they get popped by concord. The game is in the goons favor, it's a flawed mechanic. Sec status, which was intended to be a deterrent for high sec killing is now a barrier working in favor of the goons.

I'm not biased in this debate since I don't mine at all, nor have I ever been popped by another player, I'm simply pointing out a flawed and stupid game mechanic. If I could fight and defend those miners from these baboons, I would, but since I need to worry about my sec status I cannot. Something needs to change.

Nope, I shouldn't have to wait for them to fire on a miner to defend them. The game is still playing in the goons favor.

And I suppose they could o to low sec... but then again not everyone is a war mongering buffoon looking to get into a fight.

Arguing with you dumb asses is pointless, it sucks that not even simple concepts can be grasped by me. So I'll go ahead quit posting like a ***** who can't be bothered to work, just wants the game changed when I don't like it. I'll be sure to look into you Weas.

If this all matters so little to you, just ignore them lol

yes but all you guys' protestations of how little it matters to you show how much it actually does.
"methinks he doth protest too much"
lol

I for one am loving this Goon Initiative. This interdiction is the best thing I've seen happening for a long time.

And when all my orders, slots etc. are running, and I have nothing better to do, I can go mine some ice which nets a good profit now when sold on the market, and it's more fun as I actually have to watch out for people blowing up my ships.

I also have no idea howmuch this campaign is costing them, but I hope they got the isk to keep it going, and deplete those stockpiles, then we'll see just how expensive Ice can get.
( and I also want to keep selling more gank ships and ice mining gear.. )

PS: Sherpa, if you're reading this, your canes will be ready in a few days when I finish making these damn guns.. this campaign has me shifting my industrial ass into overdrive to the point where I'm thinking of skilling up a 2nd toon with industrial skills and research skills so I can meet higher demands.