All saws have their place. For some Poulans or other low cost saws make a lot of sense. I have 2 husqvarnas and a poulan I bought new for $79 bucks three years ago. For a small lightweight saw I would NEVER get my moneys worth out of a stihl or husqvarna. I simply don't have enough need for a saw that size. When I do, the Poulan always takes care of the need like a champ. If I have a laborer working for me and have him cutting small wood, I don't necessarily want to have him use my more expensive Husqvarna saws. Of if I need to loan a saw out to a neighbor.
If that $79 dollar saw fell apart tomorrow, I'd go buy another as I the value for the task makes a lot of sense.
It's too bad some folks are too ignorant to understand that one does not always need a pro saw. That is why there is a market for saws like Poulan. Comments like a "go buy a man's saw" shows your total lack of understanding of the subject matter.