Yeah, a bit too snarky - and I apologise.
I've just a bee in my bonnet about people (not necessarily ATC) second guessing pilots actions, without knowing the facts. Most of the time the best one to make judgement is the guy/gal that is in the cockpit, at that time. In restrospect, it's sometimes not the best decision, but at the time, to that pilot, it's the best they can do.
Sometimes such questions/comments can discourage pilots from squawking or declaring an emergency - to the detriment of flight safety.
Keep looking after us
