*shrug* The latter is more efficient (if only by a little, as you point out) and (to me, anyway) a little more clear, conceptually. And there's no real reason not to, besides personal preference. My preference is, why make the RE do more than it needs to? :-)

Anyway, it was just a thought. It is a useful snippet, btw. :-)

bbfu
Seasons don't fear The Reaper.
Nor do the wind, the sun, and the rain.
We can be like they are.