The decision is yours and it's called choice. You will have the option to choose wether you do or do not want to use a X-bow. Should a recurve guy be upset because someone else uses a compound? I have mixed feelings on the subject too but I have figured it's an individual choice and what do I care what weapon the other guy is using as long as it's legal. If a guy wants to dress up like Danial Boone and use a Flntlock great for him, he is hunting and having a great time, likewise can be said for archery, heck dress up like an indian if you want and use a long bow. Just so your having fun I don't see that it really matters what weapon your fellow hunterdecides to use