I don't really have a comment one way or another about what you said here, however... comparing UI violations to something that reminds someone that they're not

I don't really have a comment one way or another about what you said here, however... comparing UI violations to something that reminds someone that they're not 'one of the cool kids' that knows the 'secret code to saving money' is a bit apples to oranges, I think. One might offend your eyes, the other (can be) more personal.