you've voiced your opinions as anyone should. and you've made your points as to why you think that. the only thing i think should be done is remove the mulch as rhacophile mentioned. and as to the feeding issue, monitor feeding in a separate cage for awhile. with a set up like that you're going to go through 3x as many crickets to make sure the gecko can find it.

but telling someone to switch cages because it's easier and supposedly better for the gecko is just wrong. it may be easier, but the gecko will thrive in a terrarium like that. i guarentee it will be happier and probably in better physical shape than most other cresteds that are raised in tubs. the gecko will be MUCH more active in an evironment like that and will keep it interested in moving about rather than just sitting there. there are many more possitive things that can be said about having a natural set up rather than a tupperware container. ( and yes i understand where you're coming from on the fact that the cage is easier to clean, and easier to monitor feeding, but that is it!!)

if the gecko is eating, and the person can maintain the cage, then what is the big deal? plus a fully decorated cage is much nicer to have in the living room for a decoration and will probably be kept up if it is on display.

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