Not a fan of the idea either tbh.  Sounds gimp.  
I have been on maps where there are weopons just laying around that are part of the map graphically and I thought it would be cool if you could pick them up.  Like a rack of swords say, or whatever.  As a thrower I know that having the ability to loot off the ground was awesome.  Sure you don't like that - but we all need our time to shine.
How about a map where there is a sword in a stone in the middle - like exalibur - first person to loot it gets to use it - it's epic uber - he dies then it's lootable again right.  Whoever holds it has like a 1 hit wonder weopon.  Sure some people think this is a dumb idea.  Whatever.  Who cares.  Neither of our ideas will be implemented in this game, that's a fact.