hey brother,im not sure if you saw it like this but i think jkurz means he only is willing to gain 3% on his bodyfat on a bulk. If he reaches 2-3% death has been reached,or is on it's way fast
but i agree with you to some extent about bulking...but remember you and needsize are both extremely advanced and extremely strong...you need lots of extra cals to squeeze out a bit more growth..plus your muscle mass actually helps you shed fat quicker when you do cut.
some of us turn into fatasses at the drop of a hat and it can be murder getting back down..so it can be wise limit fat gain totally,especially when you have plenty in the tank before hitting your genetic peak.