I lol'ed at this whole thread. No one in particular. I know nothing really about the whole photography end of things so not going to try and act like I do....
All I do know is it does seem that everyone is trying to go out and buy "decent" DSLR and get in with what everyone else is doing as far as photography. Gotta start somewhere though I guess. The question is who is actually going to show their true talent and take it to the next level, or who is just going to stick to the basics and not try.......and just whine about it when they get shot down on IA.