Now with a second reply it's going to seem like I'm attacking you, but: Doesn't your method require allow_url_fopen? I hope I'm not jumping to conclusions her

Now with a second reply it's going to seem like I'm attacking you, but: Doesn't your method require allow_url_fopen? I hope I'm not jumping to conclusions here, but saying allow_url_fopen is required and virtuous, and cURL is evil, is absolutely crazy IMO. Please correct me if allow_url_fopen is not needed for your method.