Quote Originally Posted by Anbesol
I didn't say its a terrible lens, I said its a terrible all around lens.

I still personally would prefer a 50mm lens if I only got to pick one (between the 2), as cuckoo as that may sound.
Overall I think you're giving great advice. But the way that post read, I was afraid you might give the impression that the kit lens would mean the photographer wouldn't be able to get good use out of the camera. And that's not at all the case. Personally, if I only had one lens, I'd prefer the kit lens - especially the current, image-stabilized version. A 50mm lens is nice. But for me, it's not that flexible.