Baird and Norm, we all know each other from other than just here at the forum. I'd trust your judgement on many things. Baird, I had no intent on creating bad feelings in my reply but, since snowflake lacing is rarely seen, I couldn't help but question how you came upon your opinion.
I did more research on "snowflake" lacing and found this web page that might be interesting reading for both of you. There are a number of replies to a post from people who have/ had experience with snowflake lacing and have listed both pros and cons. Though the cons may outway the pros, none of them described the lacing style as weak.
http://www.pinkbike.com/forum/listcomments/?threadid=66330&pagenum=3
There are 2 styles to bike building, "function before form" and "form before function". To the guys, like myself, who build in the "form before function" style and who, rather than out of necessity, ride for enjoyment, I see no reason to "nay say" and discourage any idea which ads a little extra pizazz to any build unless it's obviously and definitely dangerous and life threatening.
I rest my case...