The 24 hour system is an average which allows the Lat/Long system to represent a constant rotation at a rate of 15 degrees per hour hence there is no junk about the Earth slowing down, there are only the two distinct surface rotations, one variable and one constant. The neat and intricate precept that allows 'average' to substitute for 'constant' would delight those who haven't lost the spirit of curiosity and creativity.

There is no advantage pointing in the direction of the mindless however I do make the distinction between people like Alsing who present objections even if they are designed for less than productive purposes.