It is just does the urge to have your equipped items "hidden" from someone else live up to the search that someone can find an item in the already massive amounts that are available on Gaia.
It starts of course at the Admins to put the option in, and they did in the past. But it is discussable.
I would be willing to share info on what items I have equipped to a person who asks nicely but if they demand it from me as if I'm keeping something from them I dont respond well. Politeness is a factor in the outcome for most things, that's just how I view it.
I'm seriously thinking the admins should remove the option to view all together (as original) if its such a contentious issue.
Eh. I prefer to leave my equipted list open. I prefer to dress my avatar in electric blue shades or with a particular theme in mind. I like these items, so I think it's fair to show them off so that other people can mimic my style a little.
It's a bit narcissistic to encourage people to mimic my style, but I really like these items and I would like to see more Gaians wear stuff like the Demonique items.