(Michael Benveniste):

Does APS suck? I don't think so, but I also don't think it has
sufficient advantages over 35mm to justify the higher cost, let
alone any decrease in quality. It's even more vulnerable to
competition from digitals.

If I want to buy a digital camera that matches the Ixus L1, I have to
pay around 500 Euro. To replace my Pronea 600i, I'll have to pay
1800 Euro. 35mm is no alternative, I'm scanning my negatives.

If APS is not a choice for you, fine. But people should accept, that
_their_ choice is not the only possible choice.