I think the default network is pretty solid now.
You would think so but no, it isn't.
What is wrong with it? Disputes seem to get handled well and out in the open.
Remember the nice deals with Marco, which allowed him to remain green? This
moron got ripped off after being fooled by the nice color.
Ask yourself - would you've got that amount in advance if you didn't have your Level 2 ability? Cross check with all those he threw out of the campaign.
I think if anything my reputation and good feedback gets me better deals...not being lvl 2 in the trust network. I was getting those "special" deals well before the drama started.