I disagree. For example:
> unless you like them, I'm not questioning anyone's personal taste
This type of soft-pedaling is too pervasive in people’s writing nowadays. It diminishes the author’s point when they are too afraid to commit to their own opinions because they might offend someone that disagrees. This constant affirmation of “you might disagree, and that’s OK,” is irritating.
Being tolerant is a virtue, but practice this by action, in life.
When writing a polemic, say what you mean! If anything, amp it up a little. Hyperbole and saturation is great when discussing matters of taste.
If you're going to critique architecture, you have the best examples. Just channel some Loos who ridiculed those in favor of ornamentation for being childish uncivilized country idiots. Had great effect, we're still living in its detritus. So just do the opposite here!
Being compassionate and understanding in your writing is a good thing.
I'm glad the author expressed that clearly.
So to be clear: I disagree, you are wrong... and to follow the mindset underlying your complaint, "fuck you".