How many images are you taking per wedding? I keep it to less than 500 images. After all I'm the one who would have to edit all that stuff.
Any thoughts on these photogs taking 2000 or
3000 images? A: They have alot of time on their hands. (for editing) B: If we can't give them quality, we'll give them quantity C: They're nuts.

When I started with 120 film we were given 10 to 12 rolls to work with and that was it!
You made darn sure every shot, or almost every shot counted because it cost $ for the film, developing, proof printing and proof book. Now with digital, IMNHO it's a reusable chip, a couple dvds and your time.
Because it now costs next to nothing to make images we have a double edged sword in our hands. The one side that now lets us become less selective (read sloppy) in what and how we shoot, and the other being having the opportunity to capture more of the previously lost moments of the day, photojournalistic.
The whole thing in a nut shell is that we have to figure out the best balance for us, our clients, and while we perform our duties, to look like professionals.