[zimpenfish]

> the developers of Animal Crossing seem to have a rather tepid view on time traveling

That may be but it's not a mechanic that's specifically in the game itself, is it? Which means you can't (honestly) equate it to wave dashing to make a point.

> I am having trouble seeing the argument as having a rational basis.

Which argument? The one that time travel in Animal Crossing is "cheating"? In that case, go nuts, time travel all you want! But at least allow others their opinion on the topic.