Eating right doesn't cure IBS and symptoms for some people can persist without stabilization when they are on the right diet. However, off a safe diet will, sooner or later but usually sooner, lead to worse symptoms. I can say that with as much conviction as I have ever stated anything. Avoiding the classic unsafe foods for some just makes things a little less bad.
I disagree with the idea that not thinking about IBS or not depriving oneself will lead to less symptoms. I know people have felt that way before and it can seem that way at times. For me, I often feel just fine at a party where I stand a lot and eat a little this and that and it should seem like I'd be worse. BUT the standing and the slow snacking are what makes the difference, not the particular food.
I do agree that the mind is a huge factor in IBS. Eating whatever you want just leads to the sort of "food hangover" regret that none of us want. Instead of hanging on the porcelain throne we'll be sitting on it. 
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IBS-A for 20 years with terrible bloating and gas. On the diet since April 2004. Remember this from Heather's information pages:
"You absolutely must eat insoluble fiber foods, and as much as safely possible, but within the IBS dietary guidelines. Treat insoluble fiber foods with suitable caution, and you'll be able to enjoy a wide variety of them, in very healthy quantities, without problem." Please eat IF foods!
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Re: Is food really the answer?
