The principle behind this idea is for lower/mid lvl crafters the ability to contribute to the Guild without the need of an HO. If a Guild has a few high lvl crafters then there is a tendency for them to make everything and be the first guys to be asked to craft something. If a lower/mid lvl crafter can access better quality mats to craft at their lvl they can also assist with crafting items the guild need.
As far as I'm concerned the mats in the GH are to be used and not stored indefinitely and as long as they are not being used inappropriately I think anyone who has the ability to craft with them should be allowed. Obviously no guild will make all crafters HO's so we need to be looking for alternatives that give the best balance of access and control.
I do however fully agree that a crafter should forage their own mats for craft grinding and GH are not for that purpose.
As far as I'm concerned the mats in the GH are to be used and not stored indefinitely and as long as they are not being used inappropriately I think anyone who has the ability to craft with them should be allowed. Obviously no guild will make all crafters HO's so we need to be looking for alternatives that give the best balance of access and control.
I do however fully agree that a crafter should forage their own mats for craft grinding and GH are not for that purpose.