I believe this is a matter of individual preference. No offense, but I don't recall anyone being appointed "god" on this issue.
(Still riding my early 80s Ciocc San Cristobal with its original white paint job - I'm too poor to get it repainted even if I wanted.)
Steve Whitting
"The Ciocc Cat"
Prairieville, Louisiana USA
Website at http://ciocc-cat.angelfire.com/