The shortcomings of the chromomagnetic model, as raised by Lichtenberg and Roncaglia, are analyzed and relativized. The chromomagnetic model fails to provide correct binding energies for multiquark systems and even to predict qualitatively stability of such objects. However, it is simple and physically sound so as to discriminate among the most favorable structures. As such, its use for a systematic study of a whole set of candidates is highly recommended in a first step.