As a total noob in comparison to most readers of HN, I have to totally agree with this sentiment--not that it's a noob idea but I feel like there are very skilled and brilliant people here that want to show the world their amazing talents and sometimes lose sight of things. It reminds me of what I always see on that show with Chef Gordon Ramsey where he's always telling these hot shot Chefs to stop being so cocky with their creations and that simple is often better; no one wants a 58 flavour chocolate creme brulee steak muffin.
Better is Better, but again I think we have to remember, that it's all subjective.
Few downvotes there. Like to hear why people disagree or if I've said something clearly wrong.
Note that my comment was specifically about criticism of the design being familiar and not innovative. I'm saying these things are ok if the design works well.
Sometimes it takes courage to put forward a design that doesn't have the glamour of the new. Things that work well can often be boring.
EDIT: quote is from http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=2803681