So given that saddles used to be more comfortable, but are now sleeker & lighter, shorts are required to pick up the slack. So when someone asks whether Assos/Rapha are cushioned, the statement that shorts aren't for cushioning makes little sense. Even your analysis of the current situation states that they in fact are "for cushioning". The fact that you think it's a shame is something else.

There's nothing wrong with stating opposing opinions. When you state it in such a way that you term it as an irrefutable fact you may get responses like mine. Especially when your followup response to the statement shows that your thinking was muddled at best.