I couldn't care less for the bitch-fest.
My opinion is: I don't care if someone can create their own cfw from scratch!
If they make a cfw at all, even if based off someone else work, and are willing to share it openly with the scene, than I say cheers !!
The PSP scene has gotten too far off track. The spirit of a homebrew scene is supposed to be sharing and teamwork. It's supposed to mean everybody working together toward common goals.
I say cheers to: DAX, GEN, Xeno & Because !

I'm grateful for everything they have shared with us.
And let's mention the elephant sitting in the room:
All these guys work are based off SONY's... Every single one of them! So lets not get too possessive here folks. I think egos, backroom deals and money have really done a number on the scene.
I have also heard a lot of stuff being developed by some of the scenes "elite devs" is not being released to the public - but only shared among their personal friends. This is very sad. What has the PSP scene come to?
With the PSP2 coming in 2010, I would say the PSP has had a good ride (homebrew wise).
Until then I just plan on making a few more themes/homebrew games, and finally taking the time to play the unit I have been tweaking to perfection for nearly a half a decade!
There is my 2 cents.
~Shizzy