An ORM is like any other tool, you can either use it properly or misuse it. I've seen terrible hand written SQL code, and I've seen terrible LINQ queries. But w

An ORM is like any other tool, you can either use it properly or misuse it. I've seen terrible hand written SQL code, and I've seen terrible LINQ queries. But with EF for example, once you learn LINQ and it's power, it becomes a very invaluable tool. Also, the argument of it getting in the way is moot too, as you can still call a stored proc via an ORM as well.