I think that suggestion was that you're holding the clutch pedal in longer while you bring up the RPMs, compared to upshifting which is faster. The clutch does

I think that suggestion was that you're holding the clutch pedal in longer while you bring up the RPMs, compared to upshifting which is faster. The clutch does wear a bit even when "fully" disengaged. But I don't think it matters enough here, just don't leave it like that during a red light.