Geez, folks.
Among professional 3d ARTISTS reputation is EVERYTHING.
There are tons and tons of people around with mad 3d skillz eager to slit each others throat just to get a bit closer to that job at Pixxar.

They might use Poser secretely to cut a corner, but you definitely won't see any Vicky renders proudly displayed in someone's portfolio.
Forget about Poser "getting someday the respect it deserves".
That train left the station long ago.

You can't buy a ready made toy car at your local WalMart and then hope to get "respect" from people who spend years to develop the skills needed to build a price -worthy scale model.
Yeah, your store bought toy car technically IS a scale model,too, but the judges are only interrested in it if you BUILT IT ALL YOURSELF.

Stop the denial. It just makes you look silly.

There is nothing wrong with using Poser, but most of us are NOT on the same level as your average MAX/MAYA user.
Not artistically and not technically.
Enjoy Poser for what IT IS.
Embrace being mediocre and enjoy the ride.

If you want more, there are lots of other possibilites.
But you will have to proof your skills to them.

And btw, a real pro will use the best tools he can afford because he knows that a low quality tool will at best cost him time and at worst can be downright dangerous to his health.

Working with stone knives and bearskins is not a virtue and should best be reserved for stranding in alternate timelines only.