Originally Posted by
Crankycrank
Most chains these days come with quicklinks so no need to always have to buy one separately.
That's exactly the point -- if one follows the manufacturer's instructions, in most cases, one needs to buy a new quicklink each time the chain is removed. And those manufacturers, it should be noted, have a lot more data than you do, on the reusability of these parts.
If you're going to recommend going against the maker's instructions, you should probably mention that your opinion contrasts with their position.