I don't mind WB but rather not install it just for this tweak if there is a easier solution. I'm not themeing so I have no real need for WB, nothing against it just don't really NEED it at the moment.
So WB gets a "free pass" because the developer is JF? C'mon labman, you're better than that.
Winterboard (with the most recent update) is a lot better/smoother than the previous version but I still don't prefer it because it still causes SB lag. Unless you absolutely have to THEME your iDevice, I'd stay away from WB.