The type of community we have...

We get that. What server are you on? 200k isn't that much in the big scheme of things, and I totally understand that you are upset. but I can guarantee that this is the exception, not the norm, for trades and crafting.

You should get that back if you report it.

They're not going to give you back items that you traded to someone else, but you MIGHT be able to get back the helmet you accidentally deleted.

Then you really only have yourself to blame. Every MMO I have ever played would correct a situation where you gave a crafter materials on the stipulation that they were to craft you something in return and then they hauled off with the materials.

I honestly don't believe the entire story has been put out here. What you describe is not common (in my experience) though it does happen. That is what Customer Service is for, you know.

I usually have my tickets resolved (satisfactorily) within a day at most. The Customer Support has REALLY improved in this game over the past several months.

Take the time and fill out the ticket to get the helmet back. No reason not to, worst that happens is they say "no" and you're in the same position. One of CS's roles is dealing with restoring things that are gone as a result of bugs. Having an item be deleted without a confirmation box would count as a bug.

As far as trades...I don't trust people very far so I usually use the GTN if possible, then I go to guildmates or friends. I also have made an effort to establish a collection of trustworthy crafters by trusting them with low-level/cheap mats and slowly working up to items of significant value. The basic rule, however, is never hand something over to a stranger that you can't afford to lose, cause you might.

If you were told to place the helmet on the table, the individual was not attempting to do you harm. That is exactly how you do it, and even the correct terminology use. The fault lies with you, as you did not understand what this meant.

The individual was being honest and helpful. They didn't do anything wrong.

I dont know how you deleted a item.

But yeah, the new age kiddies are annoying

On my server if someone asks a question about say hiding their helm.
You can be sure at least 5 people immediately pipe up with

Alt f4 will hide helm

Of course we all know alt f4 shuts you down instantly and you need to reload.

Ive never seen the humour in that but as I said, anyone asking any question will get 4 or 5 of those answers instantly.

Its the WOW era gamer OP.
Its the norm now and short of overly strict behavior rules that would cause these kids to cancel and pout (being cycber spanked for bad behavior), I dont see it changing.
All I can suggest is pick and choose those you hang around with and when someone gives you a honest answer, remember them as someone you can goto next time you have a enquiry.

As for racist stuff, thats completely against TOS so dont hesitate to take a screen shot and report the idiots saying racist crap in game.

I gotta admit, I have always been slow to report anything but the most obvious exploits and cheating but these new gamers, they are so utterly lacking class and social refinement that yeah, I feel no shame or hesitation at reporting those acting and saying ignorant and insulting stuff (and then adding them to ignore list).

Other then that, really not allot the players not breaking rules and trying to build a community and social enviroment can do with todays gamers!

You wil... days / weeks later, or on a diferent game...

It's just a dumb guy who did a simple dumb thing. So that doesn't mean all have the same attitude.

P.S: I am 99% (Annonymus face, )

Except trade in-game is a virtual contract, and you can report a player who agrees to do something for you and then instead steals your stuff.

I have played WoW for six years. I know perfectly how to place an item to get it enchanted or so. The guys specifically gave me directions to get the item deleted.

This said, I'm done with trading. I'm vendoring the blues and purples I get.