Cue shaming Americans for liking their pasta more done than al dente, as though it’s some moral failing. I will eat my pasta exactly as done as I like it, thank you very much.
There are better and worse ways to do things, any things. Pasta preparation was perfected by Italians and its not a trivial process everybody groks in 2 mins. I strongly suggest visiting Italy and tasting how real pasta should taste, an experience rarely seen outside of the country, regardless how 'italian' given restaurant tries to look like (exactly same with ie south asian curries who are in the west usually a far cry from original food).
If you prefer doing things in non-ideal way and thus have inferior tasting experience that's your own choice. Don't expect applause for that, not in international forums full of people who know better.
And getting overly defensive when people suggest better approaches... not the best form, is it. Do you consider such approach a best one to general criticism, rather than ie some introspection and pinch of critical thinking?
Been there, done that. I understand. I still cook my pasta beyond al dente.
> getting overly defensive
Mr Pot, meet Mr Kettle.