I don't consider it cheating. I see it as a conveniece. I think there should be someway to get more slots. So logging out to clear inventory without having to run 5 minutes back to an outpost - its something that should be in game already. Like the belt that allows you to carry more. Could be an item from trader that gives 8 more slots or 1 more row.

I also use this to play two toons within the same world to not waste daylight. Once night time comes for the toon building an outpost on a new continent. Rather than keep building in darkness and straining my eyes (plus probably making things not sqaure) I switch to toon 2 at main base. There he harvests the crop and plants new seed. Maybe gathers some wood and adds resin to torches, harvests the honey etc.... By that time, it is day again and I go back to 1st toons building project.

I see it as not wasting time, and using what the game offers. I also like to sail to explore new territory, not to make 6 trips over same route as part of a forced grind routine. That time can be better spent building.

With two toons, the one that is alive can clear the area where the other one died so it can get its body back. Everyone should have at least 2 toons. It should be forced on players the same as having to chop wood for 100 game hours is. Muahahaha