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Why should you absolutely refuse the novelty passport stamp offered at tourist spots like Machu Picchu?

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Why should you absolutely refuse the novelty passport stamp offered at tourist spots like Machu Picchu?

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Why should you absolutely refuse the novelty passport stamp offered at tourist spots like Machu Picchu?
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