Don't buy gold, mmkay?

There are many views on the secondary market. Some believe it is good and some believe it is bad, but the impact this can have on a gaming experience and economy can be seen very clearly...

Gold farming and botting cause an increased rate of Mudflation. New players are often times unable to play the game as intended due to inflated prices and that creates the feel that one must buy gold to play. In other words, the gold farmers are able to destroy the economy and try to force people into a position of having to buy gold.

See more at Ten Ton Hammer's LoTRO site.