It's actually not so much of a problem to use "no strict refs". However I've found in the past that I'm easily overlooking something that could kill two birds with one stone.
That is, run smoothly and keep me within the binds of strict. I understand that the ability to remove those features is there for a reason, and i'm not ashamed to use it. But it never hurts to ask.
I'm also well aware that many of you understand this language far better then i and expose me to new methods, which is a very good thing indeed.