Replying to Poles or no poles...?

so i just searched for this thread and was surprised that i didnt find anything (please correct me if im wrong):
im wondering what everyone's opinion is on the debate between skiing with poles or skiing without.  I was adamantly on the side of skiing with poles until i went out this afternoon without them.  Its really a whole different style and feel for skiing but I definitely enjoyed it.
anyway, id love to know everyone's opinion on this; please no hate from either side because i know some people feel very strongly on this subject.
let the debate begin....