There's a simple reason why Ratting is more dangerous than 90% of PvP in EVE. It's not because people don't pay attention to local (This has been my downfall twice), or even that people forget about it whilst alt-tabbing, or even that PvPing involves actively seeking a fight.
I'll sum it up in this simple formula:
EVE + PvP = Blob or Hide, where said blobbing/hiding can be found using:
Fleet size x Balls
Enemy fleet size x Balls
If we put into this equating the massive LACK of balls in most of the EVE community, this practically makes PvP the safest occupation in EVE. In fact, my biggest losses in this game have been from ratting.
So my advice to all you carebears out there?
Put down the Hulk, GTFO of the L4's, anoms and belts, and go grab a Salvaging Destroyer and take it along to your next roam. Because you'll be safer and earn more money salvaging whatever 1 in 100 things you kill than carebearing.
Because carebearing sucks.
-Senjo
(P.S, if you are a miner and feel that most of this doesn't apply to you; Dude, you're a miner, need i say more -.-)
