I personally love seeing or using PowerPoint or slide shows during presentations because it provides and creates imagery of what the topic of the speech is about. Even though I find more highs in PowerPoint than lows it is still important to recognize the way that you have your PowerPoint set up may effect how someone views your presentation. You don't want your slides to be over stimulating with words and pictures but rather keep it organized where the audience is still able to focus more on your speech rather than your slides.
I agree, Jared. I enjoy PowerPoints also. Again you are right in emphasizing the importance of helpful but not distracting PowerPoints.