I actually think this was cool?
WHY? Cause no crpg money was involved. In fact, it was only a strat related thing(gear/troops) and some drama. That, to me, is EXACTLY what should happen in strat.
Trading shit for looms is a "Meh." I don't support it, but I won't condone it either.
I still would trade with him, and sell shit, cause that's the purpose of the game. But then again, I don't fight often anymore. I just fund wars from the background like the CIA does.