Gotta agree. I put mud flaps on my build for a reason -- not to be a nuisance to people around me. Don't act surprised when you put yourself out there for possible criticism and then receive it.
I changed my order from Cactus Gray to Eruption Green recently (and removed the Chinese-looking keypad entry). Definitely reassured I made the right move -- the Build and Price 3d pics don't do EG justice.