Hawkyns, I salute you.
I had honestly never thought of piracy in this way before. I like dressing up as a pirate because I like pirates, and piratical things. I have loved pirates since i was li'l, and now (I'm 17) i still love pirates, so the idea is to get some friends together, dress up as pirates (I have a 'costume', not 'clothes', although I would like to progress), drink grog, and generally pretend to be pirates for a while. I know people do historical re enactments, and one day I might get into this, if my enthusiasm for pirates continues, but I had never thought of literally living in the period.
I would love to do this. I really like the idea of living off the land, and enjoy picking berries etc when camping out, and I would love to hunt. That is more than piracy, its the period, and I would love to be able to do that one day. I suppose you could say you've inspired me.
Until then though, it's historically inaccurate costumes and cheap rum. It's still enjoyable, but it seems a little 'hollow' now.
Cap'n Alex, with a new take on pirates.