i agree that personal preference ultimately can't be debated (though i do enjoy threads like this reading other people's opinions on the topic). my whole mantra of cycling is "if you're on a bike and not having fun, then you're doing it wrong". if platforms are what you enjoy riding on the most, then that's the end of the discussion for you. no one should ever be made to feel like an idiot for not liking something as much as another person, that's why it's called personal preference. i love, LOVE, LOVE clipless pedals because they make me feel like i become one with the bike, but if other people don't like that feeling as much as i do or if they don't find it as useful and conducive to how, where, when, what, and why they ride a bike, well, that's all good. ultimately each person has to find what works for them in their situation.

there are no right or wrong answers here, i just really love riding with clipless pedals, speed/efficiency advantage (or possible lack thereof) be damned.