[Someone1234]

I do agree with what you're saying. However whenever any popular startup's offices are posted a lot of developers/coders down fawn over it, so there does seem to be a lot of developers who seem to like the concept of an open plan office even if they'd regret it once they actually started working there.

[JeremyMorgan]

Yeah it's not a hard rule, some people like it. Personally I have no problem with either layout and can adapt. But with most of the people I've worked with over the years, the constant interruptions and people looking over your shoulder drives them nuts.