The takeaway for me on all this is that, for most beers, there is no "need" to buy a pump and stone. If you already have one, however, use it. But don't have a cow over those that don't use one. RDWHAHB!
For me, I use mostly hydrated dry ale yeast. Mostly American IPAs. If I splash rack, shake a little, 8 hours later the yeast are always happy. We all repeat what works, and this is one way. Seems like these arguments always have too much emotional attachment on what we ourselves personally own and/or do. Good beer can come from different techniques or products.
I can see where pure O2 and a stone would be another cool toy, but most don't "need" to buy it.
Rich