Yes. Recommend someone who appear to be a stark beginner a $1500 program that takes many man months to learn, Why not? Its going to be a classic along with beauties like,

"If you want to learn conforming clothing start with the group editor"

"Download and try all the programs and find out whats best for you"

During a long career in computers I've been on hundreds of forums and news sites.
The Poser forum is the first time I seen people actively misinform the newbies.