This is true in general. Although "decrease complexity" shouldn't exactly trump "build the right thing." In this case, the right thing really is contextual, so

This is true in general. Although "decrease complexity" shouldn't exactly trump "build the right thing." In this case, the right thing really is contextual, so a configuration or extant setting / default is worth the cost in complexity. The quote "Everything should be made as simple as possible, but not simpler" comes to mind here.