[levmiseri]

Consistency is overrated. Context is what matters. And context often requires customized controls.

We will never live in a world where an abstract concept like a checkbox can have an 'assigned' specific visual affordance that doesn't allow for adjustments. Such thinking is stuck in the past and won't allow for new/better UI paradigms.

[zbentley]

Consistency is a shortcut to usability; context is the long way 'round. Don't take the long way unless you're prepared to do so with care.