I don't think people liked your question, so they answered the one they wanted (your specific question was in your post, but the poll question didn't mention it)
They seem to be interpreting the rule a bit like LBW in cricket:
If the ball touches the bat, is going on to hit the stumps, but is stopped by your pads, that's fine, because it touched your bat first
If the ball touches your leg, is going on to finish in the goal (or at an attackers feet), but...