So, jonmohno, in short we've learned that there are MANY stubborn brewers that are constantly presenting their opinions as facts and shouting down anyone who disagrees with their incidental observations in relation to their personal brewing experience.
Sorry your feelings are hurt and that you took it that way. Did you read my disclaimer?
We've also learned that you can use John Palmer's name in retaliation for "name dropping" without realizing that said "name dropping" is just mentioning conversations held with friends and acquaintances on topics of mutual interest.
I think you need to brush up on your reading comprehension skills. It's one thing to name drop for the purposes of heightening your own self worth and to prove a point that your brewing methods are superior because the pro's enjoyed them. It's another thing to use a pro brewer as a reference for homebrewers just as clueless on the topic:
People (and yes even veterans) don't understand it. John Palmer tells us this, "Only low alpha finishing hops should be used for FWH, and the amount should be no less than 30% of the total amount of hops used in the boil."