Gary, you have been the guide and beacon for the PPD for so many (much appreciated!) and I am neither disagreeing nor arguing with you. I actually do agree with you, but would offer a different perspective.
I pay for the FAS+ because a) I want the unlimited WiFi, b) I want the two extra specialty meals, and c) the price of the PPD when packaged together comes down a bit. Yes, I would definitely like more top shelf brands and not have to hear "supply chain" ever again, and yes, I would like more than one bottle of wine. But I - and, like you, this is a very personal choice - believe I probably make my money back between two Starbucks drinks a day, bottled sparkling water with every meal (and bottles of water after dancing late at night), Biosteel hydration drinks after the gym and time in the sun, and whatever top shelf items I can get. And all without worrying about what my tab will look like at the end of the cruise. Like you, just my personal perspective.