Putting up a a sell offer from my region, for cheap, ain't a good option for giving food away though as the first trader/lord to check the markets will be able to snatch it before the intended duke.
Because
there is no such thing as an "intended recipient" in this system. You are basically complaining that McDonalds doesn't sell Levi's Jeans - well yes, they don't, because they don't sell clothes. Your complaint is technically valid, but - excuse the words - total bull!@#$.
Aren't people saying that the government can set that you can only trade with allies, or no one?
No,
you can determine that certain of your own orders can only be accepted by allies.
Really, stop complaining about something you've not even seen yourself. Check it out first, understand how it works, then talk to us. This has gone past the "ridiculous" point.
