What if the /check message was changed from 'examines you.' to 'sniffs your crotch.' Would you have a problem with it then?
I'd find it hilarious.
No matter what the message is, if I put time and effort into my gear then I'd have no problem with letting people view it. I shouldn't have to ask or avoid using a simple gameplay mechanic.
"... and so I close, realizing that perhaps the ending has not yet been written."