Whole "CGI vs practical effects" debate.
"Oooh, look at it, it has so much more soul in it 'cause it was made by HANDS ! Oooooh! CGI is so easy, it's only pushing buttons, that's why it's so cold and lifeless! Practical effects take so much more time and effort ! OOOH !"
Just use what's more appropriate for each particular case, goddamit