Indeed. I'm surprised you need to ask, don't you remember the last few months? Perhaps the answer lies there. Don't worry about spiting us, worry about the future if you continue to try.
To all the new players welcome, my suggestion to you is choose the path you wish, trader, plunderer, trader/plunderer, each has benefits and costs, and then choose a guild, also choose a country, it will provide allies and benefits later on. Being a pirate nation can be a lonely business, a nation and guild can help you advance and protect you from spiteful individuals.