back in the good old days we used to have auctions in trade ( or g3 in the old days) , yes it used to get heated sometimes - but when you have an online game, you expect that with the multitude of different players from different cultures/nations. but it was FUN! or isnt that allowed anymore? maybe the whole point of the game is to build wells and fields and buff my masons?
This current suggestion is like saying to a guest in your house, if you want to do a number 1 please use the downstairs toilet, but for number 2 you need to go upstairs.
Just add a new tab for auctions - sorted.