Would you like an in-game parser?

[Reynhart]

I would probably refrain from making generalized statements like these. They do nothing more than undermine both your character and your argument by attempting to paint the other side under a very general paintbrush of "abusive" players.

If you look at the points that were made here, most people claims they want a parser to judge their personal progression. For that, a character-by-character option would be a fine middle ground. If suddenly, they want to enforce the parser on you because they want to see your numbers, then it's a totally different topic.

You hear political polls where they polled 1,406 respondents and it apparently this is significant to them.

Like this result is significant to those who want a parser here. You can make statistics say a lot of things if you know how to twist them.
Last year, they made a poll to change schedule for nursery school in my city. 35% of people was in favor and 41% was against. The report said that since only 41% was against, then it was not the majority, and so they made the change...