FOLLW UP: FLAT out loud: Flat Design vs. Skeumorphism?

When I read this post, I immedietly gravitated more towards Flat design than Skeumorphism. I believe there's something compelling about flat design; its simplicity and clarity draw my attention and forces me to take in whatever is on the page. Much like its definition, flat design is smooth, even, and I would argue against referencing it as dull or boring. Maybe I don't gravitate towards skeumorphism as much because my brain has to work harder at decoding the message due to the various colors, patterns, and other visual elements on the page. I know that not everyone views the world through the same lens and as such, some people may enjoy skeumorphism because it's not "flat" and can compete with other visual and verbal messages from any other medium. However; in this age of visual overload I believe the simplicity of flat design stands out more than skeumorphism.