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@jersey
it's because he has no idea what he's talking about. "like a langster" haha
my opinion is that since you're getting it custom made it's primarily a looks thing. Compact geometry is helpful for large scale manufacturers because it allows a given frame to fit a wider range of body types. Traditionally modern compact frames also have shorter bases, making the bike snappier. Obviosuly this has nothign to do with the angle of the toptube, but still is associalted with the "comapct" geometry overall. Whether or not your frame will have a shorter wheelbase is something seperate from this particular variable.
To your specific question, the smaller triangles will be stiffer in the pedaling area/BB Shell/etc. However, You will have more seatpost sticking out of the frame. If you are running ar carbon post, this will help soak up cobble stones and the like with out affecting the stiffness in the BB area. This alone is reason enough for me to go with it, but i don't think the effect will be drastic. Still a step in the right direction, by moving flex from the frame to the seatpost.
Finally, I personally love the way it looks with titanuim frames especially. Cannondales are just about the only modern frame i actually think look good with a level toptube.