Yes, people are less commited to situations in which they know they will lose and/or die easier then others. Thus the bomber culture will grudge the inability to bail, but will welcome the fact that their fortress wont get 1-hit insta killed.
From the other side, fighters; although traditionally very functional with their bomber hunting purposes; can't be said to be the same in the realities of the virtual expression of this art/craft which has been drastically changed due to the not-really-dying bit.
Think of it this way, whats more entertaining; a shark eating a fish, or a whale?
If you have spent enough time chasing bombers; im sure you understand that last bit :-)