I want you all to know that I haven't read this thread because I fear it will make me give up rock climbing completely. I'm also ashamed of everyone who has contributed to it.
And finally whilst I'm hardly the romantic "lets all climb HVS and watch pretty sunsets" type, I really don't think it matters a fat lot. It's MECCA. It's still the same route even if it's graded ZZZ104f+. Along with Body Machine, IMO it's the best sport route in the Peak. Hopefully you were joking about not trying it if the grade changed, but if not… Get some pads on (or try it without) and get on the thing whatever people say.
Now that's a good question