Well, I read the article and we have different points of view which is ok. In my humble opinion buying a DSRL doesn't make you a good photographer. Of course good equipment helps, but only if you know what you are doing with it. Spending money in a "pro" or "advanced" camera as a first step is not the best approach. Investing in your knowledge is money well spent. I guarantee most professional photographers will tell you to pay for workshops, classes and do a lot of research. And of course, practice practice practice! ;-)