@evan @janl I didn't want to make you feel bad, I just wondered if it was intentional because of my professional background. Often a "I don't care either way" is a useful answer (e.g. if you ask "season the steak before or after grilling?") while sometimes you already know almost everyone has a strong opinion on the topic at hand, such as vi vs. emacs, Linux vs. BSD, etc.
Interestingly enough, I notice that "it doesn't matter" is the answer to an increasing number of issues as I grow older.