If ATC gives you a descent rate, do you use V/S or open descent?
Same question for climb rate, what mode do you use?
A good pilot should ALWAYS monitor the energy level of the aircraft, especially in climb or descent. This means eyes on thrust, PFD, etc. Normally you wouldn't have any problems in V/S mode if you apply this correctly.
And to the guys getting personal and offensive because they disagree with a certain point of view: really mature.