I can't speak for the others, though from what I can tell, they aren't arguing, I know I wasn't. You stated your opinion, I stated mine. It's part of the discussion. And as you, wisteria and I have stated, time will tell anyway.
NT lists have some regulars who make comebacks or stay on for a long time. Saber and Lacus come to mind. Kirito, dunno, he might end up like Kyon and show up now and then. I didn't like him, so meh.