I never liked that guideline, partially because it's mis-stated. In "10 Ways To Do X" there is no gratuitous adjective. I actually like the number being there

I never liked that guideline, partially because it's mis-stated. In "10 Ways To Do X" there is no gratuitous adjective. I actually like the number being there- it helps prepare me for what's in the article. It also kind of helps my bs detector. I do prefer, however, that the gratuitous adjective be dropped.