big block or small block

Owning a big block is like having that gun laying on the night stand next to your bed. You probably don't need it, but you sleep better at night knowing it's there if you need it. Are you really worried if it's easier to change the plugs, oil filter, or if the headers are a little more work? All I am hearing in 2 pages of post's is how you should go the easy route and that a big block is just to much work and trouble. Want to guess which engine I would use?

Tom