It doesn't strengthen your argument because your assertion that their impact is minor is incorrect. We can't go by your definition of minor as "something that is not necessary to clear content"
Except you can go by that definition, because it's true. Just because you don't like it, doesn't make it false.

because that definition could then be applied to everything in the game
You're right, it can. I fail to see the problem here. I must say, I have to commend you on your great job masking hostility with sarcasm though.