Selfie or selfish sticks what do you think about them?

This topic has been brought up, because there are some who regard the camera pole or selfie stick as annoying to some divers. Primarily because the user is not aware that they are infringing on others space. The camera pole users are at times inconsiderate of others when they are posing for selfies or filming in area where others are filming. 

I try my best not to intrude on other divers when I am trying to film or do a selfie. But perhaps others are not aware that they are be a nuisance to others. 

Then again there are some  who just don't like the camera pole and have unfairly judged it as an inferior way to film. On this point I will disagree with. There are many good features that the camera pole brings to filming under water.

The selfie is a great perspective that can bring a personal touch to your under water footage.
The camera pole provides a steady way of filming and when used with a stabilizing handle and a light mount you can have steady colorful close ups by using a Mono pole light mount by Z Gear.
I feel it is easy to film fish and other creatures because the camera pole is not this big wide bulky item that would other wise scare some fish away.
What do you think about the camera pole, are you one of those who love it or dislike it for some reason?