Whether to capitalise or not to capitalize the start of lines

[ellajam]

I saw a forum recently where the rules of Serious, or maybe it was their whole critique section, forbade questioning capping each line. They said it was poet's choice and sounded sick of the issue.

I personally only ask about it when I'm struggling with the poem and feel that capping each line has only added to my confusion. In that case I'm curious as to what the poet feels it adds. I don't recall anyone answering me yet, either my question is ignored or convention or autocap is blamed.

When reading critiques I find I don't mind when it's brought up as a point for the poet to consider as it seems many have not. I think it crosses the line into preaching when the critique gives the impression that the poet is a fool for capping, even though often those little jingling hats give it away.

Same for the center justified poem, it usually impedes my read but if the poet feels it somehow adds to the piece so be it. Still, I like to hear the reason as there may be a point I  might be missing.

edit: ha, just read the links, I think that's the site I saw.