I can sympathize completely with your viewpoint, but in my experience it is a minority one. I tend to value code based on its technical merit as well, but non-

I can sympathize completely with your viewpoint, but in my experience it is a minority one. I tend to value code based on its technical merit as well, but non-standard formatting can work to distract from the very recognition of its beauty. I would not want to disparage anyone their preferred styling. My only point is that you sacrifice a wider audience by sticking to it.