6 of one, 1/2 dozen of the other. I use my gamepad predominantly for the fact I contracted carpel tunnel from hour upon hour of command and conquer. I find the controller more comfortable and much more ergonomic (I also can't type, and have large fingers anyway), and to me thats worth getting shot in the back occasionally. If you need more proof I play combat arms and maintain a .82 KDR (up .03% from M+KB plus I can play more than two matches a day because of the pain in my wrist).
http://combatarms.nexon.net/ClansRankings/PlayerProfile.aspx?user=Frald
By the by, I notice you list a 360 game pad in your specs. Hypocrisy much?
And always remember, without oil you can't get to work to pay for all that water.
Speaking of water...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iN0ahWX0yDE
Thought you might appreciate that.