When did I say I don't like alt-coins? Why don't you read the post again before commenting.
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Yeah, that will be great for all the scam-artist out there.
You just don't get it; alt-coins are vital to the BitCoin community.
(1). They generate interest in alternate currencies
(2). They are the only way to make serious money (compared to going after the main coins like BitCoin/LiteCoin)
(3). They actually ENCOURAGE new developers as they essentially show how easy it is to make a coin and thus they will inspire the next innovative coin you are looking for
(4). They make the alternate currency community FUN and INVITING to people who would be otherwise outsiders.
As for scam artists, they will be there regardless. Not a net negative as it applies to everything.