I'm not a breeder, so my livelihood doesn't depend on it, so I guess for the most part I don't really care (not being rude, just stating my opinion).
I like BP's, and all I have is a normal -- would like something else, but didn't have the money for a more expensive one at the time, and I only really have room for one -- I don't want to get rid of him to get a "fancy" one, because he has been darn near perfect -- ie shedding, eating, etc.
Anyway, it doesn't matter to me if thousands keep them, or 10 people. I am happy with him as a pet, and it doesn't really matter to me if it is "cool" or "trendy" to keep them.
Later,
George