I wouldn't ever call anyone out, but this is a classic example of a gear solution to a skills deficiency. Marie, there is no doubt in my mind that you do proper pre-dive safety checks. But unless someone is actively trying to kill someone else, the vindicator knobs (I've never heard that term) is a crutch that allows someone to not perform a proper pre-dive check, or perform their S-drills before and after getting in the water.
And, I would call someone out, but I'm not here. Please everyone, learn the lesson from Trace and perform a proper pre-dive safety check and at the minimum a bubble check on the way down.