[elderK]

I can only speak for myself here but I feel that belonging too strongly in either camp is a bad thing.

Ideally, you'd want to understand both worlds.

As such, I feel that the projects I work on in my own time and the crazy things I do in them help me to better understand what kind of things really do need to happen when working under tight deadlines in the workplace.

I.e. It's easier to produce an effective product quickly if you know from personal experience exactly which approaches or things really are essential.

Also, note I haven't read the actual article. I'm replying mostly in response to the comments :)