I think diversity is one of Linux's strengths. And the flexibility is what allows people to experiment and try create new things, wildly different and original things. Things like new init systems, say systemd. I don't mind what init system you use, but it would be nice if one didn't become the dependency that is so hard to replace or work around that no sane person will. That's a way to kill innovation and ensure that big changes only come from the influential elite.
