b^3
You have done your penance and you have redeemed yourself by the top quality maths you do in helping others on AN.
So, I'll forgive you just this once , but dont do it again, OK 
To be honest, personal attacks are not on, not only is it a logical flaw (ad hominem) but it is also a very low attack that just shows how little respect you have for other people.
You've already been banned, but I'll tell you this, argonaut, the way you look at other people needs to change. This isn't the first time you've been condescending towards others. I don't know if you understand or not, but generally people do not like it when you look down on them and talk to them like children. That sort of behaviour is really not on. I have no problems that you sometimes have questionable views because you're entitled to. But keep away from personal attacks and being condescending. In summary, you're a dickhead and an asshole.
Also, the way that you talk about those who do not do specialist maths is abhorrent. Claiming that if the top 500 specialist students did Further that basically the 50s will only be amongst them is completely bullshit and wrong. Are you implying that those who do not do specialist maths cannot get 100/100 for SACs and 100% for both exams? If you did, well, fuck you, asshole, you've essentially just insulted two of my friends who got 50 in Further with basically 100% marks, without doing specialist maths.
Anyway, in regards to the main argument, I agree with b^3. He's basically summed up everything well.