Canon certainly loves it!
On the other hand, since I love to stir the porridge (an Aussie expression!), speaking for those that are quite serious about learning to become good photographers and graduating from the clueless category, the purchase of expensive equipment assuming it is affordable within one's circumstances isn't done by serious new amateurs so that they can flash the "latest and greatest". It is done because of the desire to to use all of the best tools possible to advance the learning curve as quickly as possible.
Once upon a time in a far off land a famous photographer said that the 50D was the best birding body he had ever used; that same photographer skipped the 7D and opined regarding the 1D4 that:
Given the discussions thus far regarding the 50D, 1DIII, and now the 7D, I read the Guru's opinion to be that the 1D4 is probably the best tool for the job.To me the AF seemed far superior against all BKGRs. Final (and honest) answer
Having the 1D4 will not make you a better photographer; hopefully, having the 1D4 AF system and working hard to become a better photographer will asssit in obtaining a better tack sharp keeper rate.
At the end of the day we all agree that it is up to the individual; cameras do not take photos - people do.