Tell you what... go and reread the WHOLE thread after ask yourself: "Is this really worth splitting hairs?"
I think, the truth is:
A) You like to hear yourself talk and seek approval
B) You really are that dense and try hard to cover it up by asking petty questions.
C) I rub you the wrong way, perhaps because I'm not for the old goat and you feel like jumping on the band wagon. (I take pleasure in this)
D) All the above
I'm not going to waste time with your lame question and certainly not giving justifications for every wording I use.
NEXT!
BTW: I think it's B