The Chrome people, who I respect, recommend it.

But Steve Thomas, who I also respect, has a lot of specific bad things to say about it.

I don't think it will destroy you. But it is not my first choice.

Are these remarks of Steve (not a person I know, but I wouldn't expect to...) public somewhere?

Yes, they're on Twitter.

I'd just be sure to set your own sync phrase for Chrome, otherwise it's just encrypted using your google account.