Hey Smitty, I thought you were from Arizona!
This subject has been killed! Bottom line is that there are standards that we should all adhere to while diving because it’s a dangerous sport. If you choose to dive in a vacuum, then do what you want! Dive without a mask! If you choose to dive with other divers, comply with the standards.
Since when has caring about the welfare and safety of fellow divers something to be criticized for? I’ll tell you what, all of those "goobers and want to be heros", I hope you all dive with me!