[southernau]

I admit I sometimes watch the show, but am always repulsed at the hoaders with the worst hygene/health issues, especially when kids are involved.

Do you think hoarding is a "new" problem compared to say, a 100 years ago when they did not have as much "stuff" to worry about? I had never heard of anything this extreme until I saw this show. I tend to throw away most expendable things...sometimes to my detriment, so I am fascinated by anyone who would hoard.