what's with the lil padlock thingy??

[Dr. Zeppers]

Originally Posted by Jade Macmorrigan

what's with the little padlock symbol between the box that tells you what server you're on, and the play button?! always wanted to know, but never could figure who to ask!!

Originally Posted by Sarah

It locks your pirate from being played or deleted without the right password. Good if you have one account shared by family members, and you don't want anyone accidently deleting your pirate, or changing your wardrobe...or selling your ships...

This is what it is supposed to be for.

I have a number of linked accounts and tested this awhile back.
And unfortunately, unless it's been recently fixed it, it doesnt work at all.

Deletion of pirates must be done by the account holder, linked accounts could not delete other accounts pirates, only its own last I tested this with my own accounts.

Access to the pirates on the linked accounts is wide open as long as the selected pirate is not "Already Online". Once in the game they can do anything to your pirate.. so do not link accounts with anyone but your trusted family members.