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You should learn a bit of ABCs when joining forums. When I join a forum whether 3d, 2d, etc., my main purpose is not to sing hosannas and praises to the app as if it's God.
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I see it more like he was implying that XSI is a good piece of software. Seeing as Thomas (owner of Polyloop) uses and recommends it, and that there is a whole industry that uses and accepts it, I'd say that he is correct. Not to mention its gaining in popularity all over the place. (foundation pricing being one of those reasons
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Point is, if I were in your shoes I'd probably devise a way to make it easy for beginners. For example, I read that XSI is highly customizable. If that is the case, then I'd probably suggest that the default should contain only the minimum feature or barest essentials to prevent the noob from being overwhelmed by the amount of information. The customized UI will not contain NURBS, CURVES, METABALLS, etc. It would only contain features on subdivision modeling. Bear in mind that subd modeling is the norm. Modo, Hex and Silo are all subd apps. They have no NURBS features. Something like that...
You sound like an unpaid XSI salesman.
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Ok. XSI is NOT designed for beginners, its designed for the power users. I'm sorry but it really sounds like you feel it should be lessened and dumned down. All it requires is some time learning the application. Programs with lots of power and flexibility tend to require you to read the manual and even perhaps purchase some additional learning material.
I find it funny that you feel SUBD modeling is the norm. You forget that both Modo and Hex have spline modeling functionality. I assume you then think that spline modeling is the norm, since they both have it. And the fact that XSI has NURBS makes it a more flexible application, you can do simple mechanical modeling, or even quickly sculpt out a model with NURBS and then convert it to subds. Use NURBS a bit and you'll understand its advantages.
I would suggest if you are having difficulties with XSI and how it functions that you should perhaps start with Carrara basics. Its very simple and then you can work your way up. I'd be happy to help you with any problems you may have.
And please do not belittle people for recommending and praising a program. They do this because they like the software, and believe in its abilities. Disagree with them, thats understandable, but pointing fingers and calling people names is very childish and immature. Things we only tolerate so long at polyloop
So lets all play nice and keep this thread on topic. I'm thinking we need an XSI forum here!