I would have to agree, the majority are into something that looks good, is "new" and no one else has (a bit like a new pair of designer shoes).
So that makes it more acceptable? breeding colorful critters for newbies justifies the process?
Purists are really starting to question purity, doesn't that bother the hybridizers? Or is it not their problem?
So far I've seen in this thread those who support hybrids argue that: the newbs like them, they're colorful/attractive, they sell for good dollars hence people want them. Are these the reasons why it's more acceptable now? Do hybridizers believe that these reasons (and I'm sure others) make it morally acceptable to slowly pollute pure stocks. IMO it is ignorant to think that a massive increase in hybrids wont pollute 'pure animals', even if just a bit.