No, you are not silly. In theory, it may sound good, but it just won't do what you think it will do. And I believe that it could confuse the plant and actually be detrimental as this does not happen in nature. While we are not trying to actually imitate outdoor conditions, we do need to keep in mind that the plant has evolved to certain conditions and we do not change those, but try to optimize them. Another example is that the plants do not like to be lit from underneath--sounds good, more light is better isn't it? But, the undersides of the leaves do not get light in nature and they do not want it indoors either.
Concentrate on getting through at least a few grows without trying new things. Get the basics down first and learn what the plant needs and wants. After you have several grows under your belt you will understand the plant a lot better.