I have never experienced this issue. But I have heard that if you log out of a server within 5 minuets of joining you will lose those items that you have found and put into your inventory.

Ummm, If you guys really spawn in different places there should be a zombie or two to get you killed. After that just respawn and repeat. That usually works.

I've noticed this issue, but it's not that hard to avoid. If you really want to be careful in buildings and not get stuck stop running. Just walk. It's a simple solution and I know that's not what your looking for but it works!! The current system probably won't be changed because most of the map is out doors, and most of the time is spent out doors or traveling from one location to another.

your right on this one. I have never seen any loot in those tents.