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It's not required and it's not a rule. And most importantly, it concerned only those who apply! I just said that I pay attention to such details!I know that's not what I meant! And I didn't mean to say that you were demanding it either.
I just highlighted that I did it, not because of this campaign, but because of the good experience I had in the past with you.
Now anyone can take my words out of context and accuse me of abusing campaign management. 
Next time think twice before you write anything in public, especially campaign related (friendly suggestion) I can officially confirm that I won't add you to my trust list any time soon.
I think he just wanted to share, an analysis he makes for his choices. Despite not being the main element, because he pointed out that it was not worth rushing to add it to the list.
But, it is true that some management strategies are better left in private.
Either way, I don't think it detracts from the good work he's been doing. But, it may have served as a lesson for other future situations.
