A little harsh
Soay - you probably need to be a bit careful here. The "eyeball versus ATC" debate never generates a winner. I suspect that, like the rest of us, you retain SA when under ATC control by using the Mk 1 eyeball. My limited experience tells me to use all of the aids at my disposal, but never give control of your aircraft to anyone else, especially someone who is not in the air at the time.
Sorry if this sounds patronising, but that is exactly how your response to Capt Stable sounded to me.