Yes, definitely for cutting due to the inefficiency in converting protein, primarily a 'structural' nutrient, to an 'energy' nutrient... you lose about 25% of the caloric value of that protein.
Have been playing devils advocate slightly in my posts above, but in general I feel that it's ok to go moderately high on protein, provided it's varied in sources and balanced with a good intake of other nutrients/macros.
The only diets I really don't like are long term plans highly reliant on one macro and highly restrictive of another - would rather eat a more balanced diet high in junk.
