This video does an alright job at explaining why the Localization is so different

[Lauront]

The idea that the English script is not a translation, and in fact a second master script with equal importance to the Japanese script and inherently superior to the two other translations is most likely a misconception caused by some quotes taken wildly out of context and misunderstood, then parroted ad nauseam by the community. No official source seems to support the claim. In fact, we have many interviews which disproves it.
Basically a case of "if enough people say something it becomes the truth".

Agreed - I'm pointing to that comment by the user "volentils" because, as you say, the top one is at least a little misleading on that front.