Asking for free stuff?

I am fairly new to D2R, but I use to play D2 a lot years ago. Is asking for free stuff (on non-ladder) frowned upon? What do people do with a bad roll anni or whatever once they hit end game farming?

Asking for my first character to reach hell that really doesn't want to die (hardcore). Thanks!

You can check the trade section for free stuff, there is a filter for it.

Many people give away anything from bad rolls to even high end gear.

What character do you play?

You don't get anything unless you ask, and I am always surprised by the generosity of members of this site.

I started playing Diablo 2 for the first time in February of this year and still I am continually amazed by how generous this community can be. There are many members of this site who mark items as free with the intention of giving specific build items away to newer players who are struggling either in Hell or in general with a build. I've also seen this community donate runes to people who have bungled an expensive rune word. It's so refreshing to see a community that tries to help new players along to a point where they can truly enjoy to gameplay loop rather than gatekeep!

I am very thankful for the community members who offer free items. I was recently one of those players who asked for the free stuff, and if you're like me then there is a bit of guilt attached to receiving free things – especially once you realize how hard some items can be to come by. But there is no shame in it. This game can be hard, and RNG can be merciless.

Like others posted above, there is a filter for free items. In my experience, those community members who make those posts are happy to set up a time to get you what you need!