I agree with you in general, but this is the Draw a Box subreddit and I think they are specifically asking about the 50% rule and no references suggestion in that.
https://drawabox.com/lesson/0/2/50percent
https://drawabox.com/lesson/0/2/faq
Draw a Box seems heavily against reference when not studying, because it's work, and that 50% should be your chill play time.
YouveBeanReported in the post "How strict is the "no reference" rule when free drawing?"
2023-01-19 22:51
I agree with you in general, but this is the Draw a Box subreddit and I think they are specifically asking about the 50% rule and no references suggestion in that.
https://drawabox.com/lesson/0/2/50percent
https://drawabox.com/lesson/0/2/faq
Draw a Box seems heavily against reference when not studying, because it's work, and that 50% should be your chill play time.