I think it depends on the stake that you are playing on, if you're playing .10/.25 tables on Pokerstars then you could definately play suited connectors etc to get paid a lot for minimal calling, but then when it comes to 1/2, it gets harder to call with those potential hands because the game gets aggressive and you usually have to call 6 dollar preflop raises.

If you play top quality hands, and lay them down when you know you're beat, you'll make money in the long run.