This is a funny thread, especially for someone who doesn't use a noise gate.
Use less compressor/boost/OD/distortion/fuzz stomps at the same time, use less gain, improve your tone instantly...no need to clean your 'mess' up with a noisegate. (ducking for cover)
I've been "Hadleyerized"
I am not a noise gate fan either but even without using some of those stomps some pickups in certain situations do benefit from a good noise gate though.