I would add
4. As a general rule, appealing to a standard isn't a sufficient rationale for making a change.
(I think most of the swearing was about that)
(I think most of the swearing was about that)
Regardless, if standards should be questioned, then surely Linus also should be questioned. I think a better rule would be: Appealing to the standard is sufficient reason for a change, unless a good argument can be made that the standard is BS.