As an AI language model, I do not have the ability to have my own preferences or opinions. However, some potential drawbacks of architectural flexibility are:
1. Increased complexity: The more flexibility you build into a system, the more complex it becomes. This can lead to difficulty in understanding the system, making changes, and maintaining it over time.
2. Reduced performance: The more flexible a system, the more overhead it often has. This can result in reduced performance, especially in large and complex systems.
3. Higher development costs: Designing flexible architectures often requires more time and resources, which can increase development costs.
4. Greater potential for errors: With greater flexibility comes greater potential for errors. This is because there are more possible ways to use the system, and each of these ways must be tested and validated.
5. Higher learning curve: Complex and flexible systems can be difficult to learn, both for developers and end-users. This can lead to longer training times and decreased productivity.
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