Mark, as an author in other areas, education, cars and dogs, I undestand your frustrations. Unfortunately, whenever we authors share either facts or opinions in our work, someone out there will dispute what we say and how we say it. I remember the battles I had with the editor of my first article. She and I actually worked on it for three years. She'd call me at midnight and talk over the phone for a couple of hours while I worked at my computer making changes. I finally scheduled a trip to meet her face-to-face so we could "finalize" it. Fortunately my subsequent dealings with editors haven't been such a long ordral. I have had others dispute my remarks in subsequent articles or letters to the editor. As an author I often become very posessive with the words I write and others just don't understand that.
I'm very amazed and excited that people with your knowledge and experience are willing to freely express your opinion and share your findings here on Sawmill Creek. For me, someone who is just getting back into woodworking, the information on these forums is much more valuable than any book. Sure, much may be "misinformation," but that can be said of any medium. Just because something is "published" doesn't give it more credibility. I greatly appreciate when people like you step in with facts that dispute some of the "facts or opinions" (myths) that have been carried on over time. I find it very refreshing and it helps me to "make up my own mind" on an issue. I would like to encourage you, as well as other knowledgable woodworkers, to continue helping those of us who aren't as knowledgable on a particular aspect of woodworking or a specific tool. It's people like you who give this place it's credibility. Loosing posts like yours would be a great loss.
BTW -- I did buy your first book when I bought my band saw. My only complaint is that I now have to buy another new book.