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Message: <blockquote data-quote="rjwims" data-source="post: 1428916" data-attributes="member: 74036">Why do so many people feel threatened?I am just getting into birding.My track record with other hobbies is that I usually end up buying some of the most expensive equipment that can be found and I do appreciate the differences and consider it money well spent. On the other hand, I see the need for less costly equipment that in many peoples eyes and budgets, would be all that they will ever need.For others, it is just another nice toy , but they can see the bang for the buck value.And for others, they are just more low end junk.There is no problem here. As long as there is something for everyone, then it's all good.Especially in our current economy, I think that many can appreciate the need for mid to low priced bins that many experienced birders can give somewhat of a thumbs up to.If these add a few more fairly serious birders to the community, then that is also a good thing.I would personally rather see advances in bins than in many other areas that do a lot more harm to the world around us.Both overexcitement and skepticism are just part of human nature....SOSDDI'm just happy to be here and able to participate......B <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" />JMORichard</blockquote>