Think about it, if your driving around were you live, your not going to drive at stupid speeds, therefore if a stone hits your bonnet its not going to do much at all. On D'restricted roads (Germany) where your more likely to drive faster, the same size stone will do a lot more damage.
Look I totally agreed they do look crappy and spoil the look of the car but I like my car to look the best it can, I look after it, and if I can protect it in anyway then I will.
P.s When I come back to England it will come off the car!!!!!!!