I was applying my comments to your situation where training, trimming or removing some of those fans would let light further down the plant, especially given that this is a CFL grow. That said, that read was a good refresher - thanks!

My only further comments would be that dead leaves on a flowering plant should be removed as soon as they are clearly on their way out, unless you suspect issues with nutes, PH, or potting. Dying leaves are obvious vectors for diseases and pests. So removing dying leaves on a mature plant is beneficial. Also, larger, older leaves produce significantly less chlorophyll than newer, younger leaves and can be safely trimmed if needed.