What happened to prohibition on Trading in Local chat?

Although it may sound like a good idea, it denigrates the many good people who do things correctly.

indeed, alot of good people trade right in the trading channel
it's just these people that constantly do it in local chat
if we start spamming in trade chat we'll be reportable

I would also like to point out, that saying WTB / WTS before anything else, and in All chat will automatically translate it to Trade chat.

Most people agree that the report system is full of fail. Example: Look at how it "deals" with leechers in places like Fort Aspenwood. There's someone there that has been leeching over the past two years. I personally have submitted reports via the website and the in-game report system and nothing is done.

Spamming in local chat is probably a considerably minor offense. Unless you excessively spam, there's probably no chance you'll get banned. Then again I've seen evidence to the contrary. I remember seeing this guy spam Lion's Arch american dis 1 all during the Wintersday with sales trade. I reported him every day I saw him there. I understand it was the holidays and Anet may have been a bit slack, but that same guy was still there spamming even after the event was over.

When it comes to the big picture, spam is not a big deal. I'd rather see Anet presumably deal with flamers instead.