Gath thinks this is a game, it should be fun!

[Gath]

It sounds like you dislike DoL. That merely means DoL is not for you.

I don't see how cherry picking items from a list could classify as "fun".

It's not about fun during the gathering, it's about not having to do it as long to get back to having fun. You're right, I hate gathering, I would hate it even with my version. It is just something that will get you back to what you like doing. If you like gathering already then good for you! Keep at it, the game is about having fun. ^^v

Gath's 1 gil is worth more than your 1 gil.