Cover letter for UK Spring Weeks IB Dilemna

Heard multiple different opinions regarding uploading cover letters if it is optional. Unless you have really specific info regarding that firm, perhaps an insight from an employee at the firm that's worth mentioning, I typically don't upload cover letters where it's optional. Heard most recruiters don't even look at it. However, a person has recently recommended me to do so for Spring Weeks where it's optional, is this a smart idea or not? 

Should I upload the optional cover letter

Yes, definitely
38% (3 votes)
Perhaps, only if you have something very insightful to say but otherwise no
38% (3 votes)
No, not going to make a difference realistically
25% (2 votes)
Total votes: 8
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