[wtetzner]

I wonder if there's a psychological benefit though. If someone states up front that they know something is just a nitpick, the author might be less likely to push back, and therefore it's less likely to end up in a bike shedding back-and-forth.

[scott_w]

This and when an author wants to ignore it, they do. You don't need to justify your choice since the person is openly saying "I'm bikeshedding" to you.