When I was just getting into VR, I remember Legend and I and a few others were discussing VR and AR on VGC I think.
And I remember Legend making a comment along the lines of one of the two is currently stronger than the other, because the one has the ability to emulate the other.
I said VR was able to emulate AR, with camera pass through. But then I started to wonder if Legend meant AR, as in AR was basically VR with a camera.
The discussion about the two reminded me of that. Was a bit relieved that my understanding of the two at the time wasn't wrong.
I don't think I've ever prefered AR over VR but I could have meant either thing with my comment. I did not care that much when oculus was first coming out. I think I only started becoming seriously interested once Crystal Cove was shown off.