Rothenfield....sometimes I see things on the 'net I wish I hadn't...

Personally I'm used to, and prefer, traditional sizing on the big side. It works better for my knees, back, and neck. I've had bikes that were a little too big, and a little too small. A little too big is more comfortable.

Modern geometry is something I'm still trying to figure out, using effective top tube length, etc. for sizing. Geometry, Ride quality and fit seem much harder to ascertain with compact frames.