Hi Princess,
Don't let anybody give you the "pip".
The proofreeder is just one of those people who needs to be reassured by what he considers proof regarding absolutely everything.
I had a flatmate about 40 years ago (turned out to be a cross dresser) who had to inspect his testacles every day before he put on his male clothes.
"Takes all types"
I don't think the 'reeder means anything unfriendly.
