Great example. As always your posts are informative and helpful.
Here's the thing. When you post something it's got cred. I've read enough of your posts to know that you go to the track, you test different setups, etc. You may have even posted some time slips. There's a bunch of guys here who, like you, clearly know their stuff. If there is a discussion or even an arguement, its based on their experience as well as their knowledge. We can disagree about why something works or doesn't work, but I can't disagree about their experience - its real.
Unfortunately there are others who claim experiences that are either totally made up, or a faulty memory. It doesn't take that long to figure out when someone is blowing smoke (or inhaling). In real life I generally try to make a polite half smile and move on. It's definately not just an internet phenomenon.