Why do people start fires on boats? You would think that if you are on a all wooden ship with black powder you would not want a fire started. It is not a fire that you are thinking about about it is a fire of words not wood. As a pirate you are on a ship out at sea with a crew, by the way have knifes, guns, swords, etc. And to start a fire of words can only end up with more than a few hurt feelings. ( more likely death ) I am not saying we should all be happy it is just there is a time and place to bring up words that will start a fire. Like when a wench is on your lap is not the best time to bring up that she might have gained some weight.