I think the majority of the pro's have had a relatively elusive/exclusive life and with the popularity of televised poker and the internet they've lost a little of both. Not everone has had the mobility to uproot themselves and move to Vegas and play full time and for those who haven't the internet has opened up the poker realm so they can partake as well.

Obviously there will be a lot of poor players but there will be just as many, if not more elite players being produced as well. Additionally with the wealth of information out there the "pros" no longer have a lock on information which will level the playing field as well.

I think the biggest gripe arising from the pros is that their edge is no longer as great as it was and perhaps the earnings that they've been accustomed to is drying up a bit. They are no longer locked in a hermetically sealed enviorment in which they are familiar with all the players and their styles and they now have to start readapting since they are being challenged by often unorthodox play.

I think the pros reaction to modifying the WSOP main event is evidence of their sour grapes. While I think something should be done to restict the field so that the tournament can run fluidly and be maintainable, many pros are coming out and looking to completely modify the tournament itself. So while they've enjoyed the near Hollywood status of being a top pro, they only relish the popularity when it is thrust upon them but not when it brings in hundreds more into the games that they've dominated for so long.