I don't see what the problem is. It's a logical step and it's better for the mind than filling it up with .Net APIs. I think the most vitriolic responses have

I don't see what the problem is. It's a logical step and it's better for the mind than filling it up with .Net APIs. I think the most vitriolic responses have been from people who have either been brainwashed by WebForms or never had to do anything on the web before.