Coincidence.. i swear it is...

On my way to school this morning, my mind was wandering into weird subjects like it usually does. I was thinking of how I fele sorry for Traders in games (yes, the VCO NPC) because they barely make a profit. Anything they spend out to passing by players are not taken into consideration, yet everything they make from players buying from them are being taxed by the guild that owns the town. How are they to make a living???

Half an hour later, Im' bored reading the newspaper and my horoscope for the day:
"Virgo (Aug. 23 - Sept. 22): Be a kinder, gentler you. Your ability to imagine what others need, and then deliver it, will win you praise and appreciation. Show that special someone your romantic and tender nature this evening."

So if I'm to be kinder and i guess in some way sympathetic to these Traders... what am i to do for these poor fictional characters that cant make a decent living?