pirates were actually good just in general historically and that’s the tea:
- stole shit but mostly only from rich people who were the worst
- gay marriage
- voted on everything, no preferential treatment for captain who was democratically elected anyway
- punished rape with death
- had curfews and usually went to bed at like 8pm
- rum is the best alcohol, objectively
The going to bed at 8pm thing just put this image of mental health positive pirates who actively encourage their shipmates to be well-rested and to practice self-care





