We are a nation full of illiterates and barely literates. You are making distinctions that will elude or confuse a very large percentage of people.
I know a few in particular that didn’t even know the eclipse was happening until several days ago when my wife told them.
I’m in the 97% of totality band. At my age I’m always cautious with what remains of my vision (not too bad) and hearing (horrible).
I’m in the 88% region. My welding mask worked just fine.