But one thing, what about the electronic telescopes? they are
destroying all the passion for search..

My thinking:

One either has the "passion for the search" or one doesn't. For those that do,
they can choose a scope that suits their needs.

And for those whose passion(s) lay elsewhere, they can choose scopes and mounts
that are suited to their needs.

I am generally one of those who might be considered to "have a passion for the
search."

But when I trying to image some faint object from my light polluted back yard
and my eyes are not well adapted because I have been looking at the laptop
screen, well, GOTO might well be a welcome addition...

While I am not generally a big fan of GOTO, I think it opens the hobby to a
great many more people.

And in my view, that is a good thing. One does not have to be a hardcore
ATMer/Starhopper to truly enjoy viewing the night sky with a telescope.

jon