I think people do sometimes get on the defense, simply because many of us have been online for a long time answering...
"Why won't my snake eat?!"
"Help, having humidity trouble"
"Help, forgot to close the lid and my snake(s) escaped!"
Little stuff like that... if you have a viv and it works for you. You can keep the snake in it, can maintain proper temps and humidity, and you have an animal that is feeding with consistency then it is all good.
Why a poll though?