RE: Bandits and murders
In the 20 odd hours that I've played, I've been murdered many times (5+). Sometimes after a hold-up and other times sniped from a distance. I don't know which one is worse though, but both are pretty senseless. But it's part of the game and part of our humanity. You're getting those lone gunmen/bandit gangs murdering people and then you're getting guys banding together to hunt those doing wrong. As long as a modicum of balance can be achieved though.
The worst I've heard of though - and I don't know how true it is - is somebody that was forced to commit suicide by climbing up a large building and getting pushed/forced off. How true and why the guy was so compliant, leaves much questions.
I've held up and I've murdered on seperate occassions as well, but all within cause. If you're a known bandit, then you deserve to be shot. If you come swinging at me when I offer support, then I will take your pants. But it's much more gratifying seeing another player/players and venturing together for a bit, or helping them out.
I've managed to make some friends on the adventure and from time to time we band together to increase our survivability. And once the devs introduce custom buildings/bases, it'll be even more worthwhile banding together.
PS. If you guys wanna jam together, I highly suggest using TS. In-game chat is dodge and chances of ambush/attack increases greatly.