Most of these uses don't bother me, the one in the driveway to soak up oil? I hope it was in tatters! The one that was left outside for months would really upset me, I do want mine to be used , don't hide them in a closet. I made my mom a Japanese quilt and she wouldn't use it, was too pretty. That was a compliment , it took a bit but convinced her to leave it out at least . But to find one left outside, if it was old and worn i wouldnt mind but not new,. How sad.