I don't even think that many people *really* feel that precious over artefact gear, it's like a bargaining tool to try to make the request for unrestricted glam as palatable as possible. At least that's why I always say it - I too have no real attachment to keeping artefact gear exclusive but it's an easy concession to make when pitching an idea to a chunk of people that can't think beyond "whm in plate mail will ruin my immersion"