"One of the nice things about being an old f*rt is that 'proving yourself' isn't such the be-all and end-all anymore"

Being 57 yrs old myself, I like that. :-) 
Many seem far to preoccupied with what others think, and must not be all that comfortable with what they produce. Producing art solely for the appreciation of other artists, so to speak.

For some, the ends justify the means- for others, it doesn't. You can't blame Pengy for pointing out that Poser is generally considered a "low-end" app. That's how it's generally viewed in the CG world, and it's not his fault that it's viewed in that manner. All he did was tell some folks something they didn't really want to hear.
Likewise, those who dismiss work done in poser as "crap" are obviously not comfortable with their own abilities or limitations. I believe the true "pro's" will smile to themselves and offer encouragement. Directed encouragement will always be received better than criticism.

Of course, I'm wrong a lot, you can ask my wife.