It IS your body and your choice, but people do warn you for a reason. You don't have to agree with that but it isn't unhealthy to hear.
So true but what is so bad about it? They are warning me about what exactly? Is it likely that I'll go into labour? I don't think so. I just got the impression I was receiving another ear bashing about OBs with no substance to the argument, if that makes sense.

The better way would be to focus on the fact that regardless of whether you are dilated or not - these pre-labour pains are there for a reason. That reason might not be evident yet and that is why the internal could be disappointing.
And that is a fantastic point, thank you! This pain has got to be doing something but maybe you're right, an internal may not show that and may be pointless after all.

Keep it coming girls. The feedback is great, thank you!