No, if it's big enough, it needs a separate thread, if it isn't big enough it isn't worth discussing separately, as they will cover it in a 'normal' way.
If you explicitly admit to needing that kind of validation, it kind of undermines you really...
It's a shame for you that he isn't doing that and is simply pointing out that you seem to be in the minority bleating on about a non-issue.
It's actually a shame for you that he is, indeed, doing that. Read his post again.
Further, I'll think you'll find it is others who are "bleating on" about the subject. If you should bother to take the time to look, you will see it isn't me who keeps resurrecting the matter.