I can understand your feelings and your two modes for sure!
The Glowforge is NOT JUNK. Quite the opposite. It’s like having magic! Only it’s REAL!
For me, “bragging” wasn’t used in the negative context. But in the positive kind of “Hey, look at the awesome thing I just made!” And that’s great! Everybody should show off what they can do, IMHO! What’s the point of making art if not to share it! And I don’t care if it’s practical or artistic, it’s all art to me. All brag-worthy!
Agreed.