Yes it was a hot debate. Feathers were ruffled. I think the final statement was:

The shock at 45 degrees, the travel is less and the dampening is less.
The shock at 90 degrees, the travel is more and the dampening is more.

As long as the shock doesn't bottom-out or extend past it's maximum limit.

"Adding CFM to a truck will only help at engine speeds you don't want to use."
"I found there was nothing to gain beyond 400 CFM."