Well, glad to see guys are discussing here. Obviously there is a problem with trading in this forum and we need some sort of a solution, at least this is what all of the participants in this discussion would confirm if asked. Thanks to op's move who published his trade agreement here I have this:
A Trading Framework Proposal
1- This forum needs a more sophisticated trust network support if possible, time sensitivity and more user friendly ui including specialized visualisation facilities should be added. Some enhancements in calculating and assigning points and positions to members, may be necessary too.
2- Instead of escrows, we need dispute resolution arbitrators who come to scene
after a trade has reached a dead end and controversay situation. The arbitrator may be granted access to some private data of the participants and his only job is to announce her/his judgement based on the evidence. It will be up to the traders to follow this judgement or not, but the the community will be informed
3- Any trade that is to be covered by such a trust/arbitration mechanism should be completely and transparently put in the public domain other with the exception of names, addresses, bank account numbers and so on.
4- For trades to be covered by this social network, at least one of the participants should have enough 'trust' points dependent on the total volume of the trade.
I know, it is not enough but I hope other members would contribute and improve it.