I think all members on this forum have good intentions when they try to steer people away fron HTiB's. The important thing to remember is that for many people who come looking for advice, HTiB is all they know; I know I was like that for a long time when I was younger, and B&M stores will push HTiB's as well because they are an easier sell, and a more comfortable price point as far as upselling goes.
Many times, however, people will ask about advice on an HTiB which is at, or very close to, a price point where a much better system of receiver/speakers can be had. Yes, they may be more complicated to set up, but I would be nowhere in my HT development had I not taken chances and learned things on the fly.
Back to your point, however, I agree that HTiB's do have their applications. They are innexpensive, easy to set up, and simple to operate. However, when giving advice to someone who has taken the time to look up information on the web, and seek advice from others, I think it would be far worse to support the blinders they wear than to open their horizons and at least propose alternatives that are more suitable.
-Trix
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