Ah, finally I figured out what you are talking about, Mark. I went back through this thread four times and couldn't find where Dave Ingram said "just say no to open and force one design."
Duh! It is in the subject line of his posts and in the subject line of this one, too. I NEVER look at the subject line of posts, so I'm sorry you got the wrong impression.
NO, I absolutely do not agree with that sentiment. It is ridiculous, and contrary to all my beliefs.

I was just agreeing with the text in his posts.
P.S. Somebody should change the subject line back to the original. Mark?