ok now i'm confused. subjectivity is the only thing that's relevant in a debate of this nature. it's personal preference, more or less.
Music taste is personal preference. But the elements of music that make it what it is can be objectively defined and described.
But I suppose what I was really saying was "jeez khar i think you're kind of being an asshole by refusing to return the respect i've shown you by trying to post coherent arguments on a constant basis instead of restating your opinion".
I mean, music theory is a set of designations. That is A Fact. If all musical sound was shifted up or down a certain distance, the relationships between notes would not alter. This is also A Fact. Music theory does not have to be a limiting factor when it comes to composition and improvisation. Another Fact, since a musician is free to ignore theory if they choose to do so. If they are limited by theory, then they are probably not creative in the first place, as they allow themselves to be restricted by designations.
Basically what I am saying with my argument is "I think music theory is a good thing and here are some facts about music theory that support my claim".