I'll recommend a 'bent if someone is asking and I think it makes sense for them. Even in this day and age, some people don't know about them; and how can they make an informed decision if they don't know about all the possibilities? Or just as bad, all they know about bents is some misinformed stereotypes repeated by someone who's never seen one. But if they want an upright, why should I care? It leaves more bents for me!