I respectfully disagree with you. Value was an interesting choice of word because there's no value in annoying gimmicks. I'm sure you did give it careful consideration - that doesn't mean you made the right decision. Over half the people here found your site annoying. Surely that's a problem? Especially because it seems to be designers you are targeting.

Edit: For some reason it also took two clicks of the mute icon for the music to stop. Even more annoyance.

http://bit.ly/tcmTjy

Awkward.

Great read Matt, and it sounds like you're doing exciting things!

I really needed this message right now. I always seem to have a great idea but then keep it bottled up inside as long as I can, which just drags out the whole process and means nothing ever gets done about it. Time to shout it from the rooftops ;)

It's not about being threatened that's the problem; it's about people's perception of the value of good design.

World domination.

Good idea - now I just need some people near me!

Weird, I've got Adblock and it works fine for me.