You see what I did with that opening paragraph there?

A day passes, and everyone's at each other's throats...

As you can see, I am somewhat shorn. I did this before all the kerfuffle, but I probably would have done it anyway, were it after. I shall express my opinion on this by use of analogy -- which as you'll see I might think is necessary rather than straight logic.

Say you're playing football. Most would agree that this is a manly sport. Most would also agree that running the ball is more manly than throwing a pass. However, both are allowed in the rules of the game. If you decide to go the manly route and run the ball all the time, you will lose more likely than not. You are turning down opportunities that the rules offer you, and you are paying the price.

The situation is similar here. Prior to entering the field of contest, the rules were agreed upon by all. Gamesmanship requires that they be used.

So to be plain -- not making use of a rule that is of advantage to you may well be manliness. But it's also stupidity.