As this is a classic summer route does this ascent go against the grain so to speak?

What grain are you referring to?

It is also an amazing winter route so what's your point?

Won't the use of crampons damage the rock for summer ascents. if we talk about using the right gear to suit the conditions as in snow and ice climbing free climbs, maybe we could start pegging cracks because it's raining. Where does it end?

Yawn..........indeed where and when does it end?

Sounds like you need an early night pal.