Get out of those clips to become a better rider

I've ridden with alot of people who where fantastic on platforms.  They could climb anything, jump, etc... Something was wrong here, clipless pedals where suppose to make me a better rider.  As a matter of fact clipless people have made me a worse rider.  Clipless pedals reinforced bad habits and acted as a crutch.  This article makes alot of good points: Top 3 Clipless Pedal Myths