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I read this, thought "gee, this guy gets it", then clicked on your profile and saw "developer/designer hybrid unicorn". From my experience, it's mainly such hybrids that have this perspective on designing for the web. It makes it hard to work with people who don't see it the same way - either designers like Dustin or developers who don't fully appreciate the value of design.
Wait, are you arguing that the "developer/designer hybrid unicorn" isn't a worthwhile pursuit? I think it's these people who are the ones pushing things forward by experimenting with their designs and trying to think of new ways to approach designing for the web.
No, I was arguing in favour of them. I'm one myself. :-)