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Aesthetics over safety - not sure.
On the road bike I do mainly use the front brake. Doesn't mean there's no reason for the other one, or else it wouldn't be there. On all road bikes. Why is SS any different?
I can see more of an argument for riding brakeless because it's more about experience and technique than leaving yourself at the mercy of the gods. Still wouldn't do that either though, I like to ride fast, and I can't skid for shit.
Less likely for a chain to snap than a brake cable though. You've got one way of stopping. As said above, if you want that look, go fixed. Hey, you might even enjoy it.
Each to their own though, until they plough into the back of me...