I'd go along with it being better to get closer as far as increasing your chances of making a one-shot clean kill, at least for a guy like me. Depending on the distance though, some guys don't have to.
As a general statement I disagree. As far as "better" I think it all depends on why you're hunting. For something like a late season cow or doe permit when the game is skittish from being chased around and you just want to put meat in the freezer closer may not be better. Especially for something like antelope. It may be better to take a 500 yard shot than try to get closer.
