ORIGINAL: MinnFlyer
I really don't see adding weight as that much of a sacrilege. I have only had one plane EVER where adding weight caused a problem (And I'd venture to say that I have had more planes than most people). Most planes can easily handle a few extra ounces - In fact, several planes fly better with a little extra beef behind them.
I agree that adding weight is much better then flying tail heavy but still consider it a last resort. Lighter will ALWAYS fly better. May be a non issue with a sport pilot but some of us need our airplanes as light as possible. The best airplanes I have ever flown also happen to be the lightest.