People are allowed to use tools and non-traditional techniques, even when it feels like cheating. They needn't be chastised for this.
The gestapo isn't going to kick in the door and haul folks away for using reverse-sear and a meat thermometer while they cook a steak in their own kitchen.
(And everyone is free to seek their own kind of masochistic pride, if that behooves them. When a person has better satisfaction [or whatever they get out of it] from doing things the hard way, then that's OK too.)
I'm not chastising anyone, I have no power over them
> you're like a kid on training wheels
Anyhoo.
You should really read the dictionary definition of the word "chastise".
https://ahdictionary.com/word/search.html?q=chastise
To criticize severely; reprimand or rebuke.
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Pretty hard to be criticizing someone severely if I'm not even speaking to them specifically, don't you think? You're making a mountain out of a mole hill.
I'm entitled to my opinion, which I self-described as a bad hot take.
Sounds like you're the one specifically reprimanding me here? Oops...
Sorry, I can't understand you with all the noise these training wheels are making.
Maybe we can chat again after recess is over?