I don't know why this is such an issue. Shooters can do whatever they want with their firearms as long as they do it safely. It's freedom of expression.
So what if I have two flashlights - one is none!
So what if I probably will never use the flashlight in a midnight raid on some tangos or zombies at night. Better to have than not to - like parashoot.
So what if I am at Kokohead in ACH, shemagh, vest and SAPI plates?! Train as you fight !! Don't hate cuz you couldn't afford or get issued my gear.
I wanna be cool like Costa and Haley. I wanna be able to reload quickly as them and shoot hella fasst like them. I wanna be able to fight as I do in COD and MOH.
My guns, my RIGHT.
Anything wrong with that?

I am a minimalist from experience. And have had similar discussions with friends and family about "bedazzling" ...
I don't try to put 'em down or change their mind, I just challenge them to carry their weapon for a day and walk though a clothes line full of laundry and see what they think after. 

nothing wrong what what people want to do, I never heard the term and thought it was interesting..... still don't get it but to each his own....