À ATENÇÃO DO GOVERNO: SE É PARA IR POR AQUI
AO MENOS QUE APRENDAM A FAZER COMO DEVE SER



"First, I examine the pirate flag, 'Jolly Roger', which pirates used to signal their identity as unconstrained outlaws, enabling them to take prizes without costly conflict. Second, I consider how pirates combined heinous torture, public displays of 'madness', and published advertisement of their fiendishness to establish a reputation that prevented costly captive behaviors. Pirates' infamous practices reduced their criminal enterprise's costs and increased its revenues, enhancing the profitability of life 'on the account'". (aqui)

(2010)