This hobby disgusts me. Us today are supposed to be stewards of the earth, tending it and healing the scars of past generations. We shouldn't at all be contributing to the destruction of our planet.

good point... but "nobody" is one word, not two... who cares!

2000 years ago no body collected minerals and mining was not understood and reserved for slaves. So...ummm...2000 years too late? Did you miss out on your calling as a slave mining asbestos in greece? I'm confused.