There is a lot of bad info or misleading info concerning tires and some of it is on that Rivandale site. You don't see competitive cyclist riding a mtb on 1.5 inch slicks so to say that using high pressure tires in a 23mm 700c wheels is misguided is in fact misinformation.

However, as a commuter or general purpose cyclist you do not need maximum performance, you need a "best compromise" and that brings up the question you asked. For myself, I would look at a bike with 700c wheels that could handle a range of tire widths in the 28 to 42mm range. A good multi surface tire like a Pasela in a 28 will roll cleanly and can be inflated to sufficient pressure to minimize pinch flatting and reduce roll resistance.