Here’s a great discussion on HDR by R.C. Concepcion at Layers Magazine. Is it a valid technique or a fad?
Why Does HDR bring out the best/worst in you as a Photographyer? – by R.C. Concepcion
It comes down to, any great tool can be misused. Concentrate on the intent, not the tool. The image should be celebrated for itself, not for the way it was created.