I'm a bit embarrassed to admit that it wasn't until sometime last month that I realized that, obviously, different people prefer each style,

And the same person might enjoy one style more in some contexts, and the other style more in other contexts.

I prefer an organized, expository style in an article. Right up front, where are we going, and what will be the payoff when we get there. Don't leave me wondering what the point is, and give me some structure to hang the ideas onto.