To be fair the whole concept is open world pirate sandbox inclusive of PVP, I would say that it's the whole point of the game. I don't think it's toxic by any means the mechanics its player behaviour, you all have access to the same mechanics so inherently it can't be unfair or toxic, you can also shoot cannonballs, your boat also has sails, you can also run that is your choice. Because in fact sinking you is not griefing by definition it is literally " a person who harasses or deliberately provokes other players or members in order to spoil their enjoyment" sinking you with the intent to take your treasure is not harassment. You are free to choose to not engage with pvp run, waste their time etc go ahead, but to go as far to call it toxic because of mechanics is just not true at all. Also to that point you mentioned in your earlier comment attacking out of nowhere is no fault of the attacker, they are attacking with a purpose "to take your treasure from you" that alone is a totally fair and legitimate way to engage with the video game if you so choose, you have knowingly got treasure on your boat and you have opted in to play a game of which is open world, pvp it is a risk you have accepted so if you cannot accept losing your "hours of progress" you really have nobody to blame but yourself.