I love this rant. I joined a block swap with my quilting group recently. We got the pattern, I cut and started sewing thinking it was a standard 1/4" seam. Finished block didn't measure to the size pattern said it would. Called best friend who reminded me that the scant 1/4" seam was mentioned in the meeting. After ripping and resewing, finished block measured out correctly. No where in the pattern does it mention the scant business.