The point is, new nations and players learn from what is going on in game. If there is no FA from our older nations, then you can expect no FA from any nations.

From what i could tell, #28 was a late start who was not a significant threat to you as a nation. FA could have been attempted at some point even after the kill on #165. If FA was not responded to then I feel your next attacks would be justified. You are creating an atmosphere where if these guys make new states I can guess what the goal will be.

I'd be curious to hear from some of the guys at WES if they sign back on.