I think you overreacting a bit. I'm following JGE for 2 years now and I'm dying to get my hands on it. Player driven economy I think is better than a fixed economy system, it's sometimes works better cause fixed prices are boring, less money in it for traders as well. A dynamic economy where players involve is by far better, more fun, more money, gives more control to players over their property on sale.

However I'm with you on character limits for crafting skills.