Let me clarify, the only reason a ladder stand is different from a Climber or Lock-on, is the intrusion and ensuing commotion made to put one up.

If properly placed, any stand will be mostly "out of view" and not siloutte you when you are in it. But ladder stands usually involve sweating, some pruning, vegetation being trampled beyond "normal" etc. You want to go in, make the commotion and get out.A one time intrusion of that magnitude is tolerated. Now let that intrusion become routine and it will be remembered. My 2 cents on the matter!