Folks,
A bit of common sense and basic maths leads to the same conclusion as the FAA AIM statement ---- it ain't that hard.
As I have already said, the idea is to not fly smack into something, and flying an aeroplane should always be treated as a very practical proposition, not some arcane discussion about words and punctuation.
RULE (1): Fly the aeroplane.
RULE (2): Censored in the age of equality, inclusion and diversity.
RULE (3): There ain't no RULE (3), see RULE (1).
Every instrument rated pilot should have a basic understanding of how instrument procedures are constructed (otherwise, why would Jep. bother putting it in the WW Text) so you understand just how vital it is to stick to the procedures and tolerances, non-conformance can ruin your whole day. The tolerances are minimal and based on you flying as accurately as you can!!!
Even with Australia's generally benign weather, we are not short of examples of pilots who have done otherwise, and we have had to pick up the pieces, including of the bodies of the passengers.
Tootle pip!!