I’d agree with you, but you are comparing apples and oranges. The selection you quoted focuses on absolute language eg always, never. But the comparison you’re

I’d agree with you, but you are comparing apples and oranges. The selection you quoted focuses on absolute language eg always, never. But the comparison you’re making is on pronoun choice eg I, you, they. You do mention absolutist words but the selection you quoted doesn’t mention pronouns so your critique shouldn’t either.