No, it’s not pedantic in my opinion. Using the least privileged account you can get away with is the best practice I was referring to in OP. I’d hate to have to

No, it’s not pedantic in my opinion. Using the least privileged account you can get away with is the best practice I was referring to in OP. I’d hate to have to login into my domain admin account for something my daily job required, for instance. Reduce your own ability to shoot your self (and your employer) in the foot.