More proof that The Solo MMO Player is right that unplanned and unscripted raids can be a lot of fun. Following the recipe exactly is important when you are making cookies; it's not the same when you are making a raid.
http://blessingofkings.blogspot.com/2009/11/going-in-blind.html
UPDATE: WOW Insider posts about Blessings of King's unplanned raid and asks for Comments about the practice.
http://www.wow.com/2009/12/02/breakfast-topic-running-progression-raids-blind/
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