Exactly!. As I mentioned a couple of days back, this is a futile topic. It will go on and on, inviting unfair comments on both the composers. I fail to understand the purpose of discussing this topic time and again. IMHO, it's just rabble-rousing...
Generally speaking, we appreciate a certain BGM piece because we like the melody in it, or because it manages to connect us with the scene, leaving a lasting impression. (On a side-note, IR proved it many times that he doesn't need actors or well conceived scenes to elevate his BGMs. He has given stunning melodies for opening and ending credits in many movies, which do not involve actors or their expressions in any form). While I do appreciate sureshmechnit's efforts behind the article, with all due respect, I don't think we need to analyze, dissect the BGM at this level, just to convince ourselves that the BGM is good. If it were really good, we would have noticed it already.
Comping to my personal opinion, though ARR, GVP, Yuvan, DSP etc have come up with good BGMs once in a while, none can hold a candle to Ilayaraja.
My 2c.