Hi OK,
RE: ---They (judges) would be very quick if they could pick it. If you look good, why not do it that way.---
You might be right about the  - 1/4, I have to think about that.  
The judges would not care as long as it looks good, as you say, to substitute that timing.  
I think the accent on 1 looks good, although not on all measures.  That makes CC a sleek, dynamic dance, not just a fast Rumba with short-cuts.  
I also agree about your comment on CC in Social Dance.  I was talking about competitive Latin.  The main rule of Social Dance is don't step on your partners foot and smile apologetically if you do.