"For the love of god ... !" - Homebrew platitudes that grind your gears

[geezerpk]

On a serious note though, the notion that is starting to form that fancy equipment makes you a better brewer is mildly infuriating.
I remember that guy who bought a top of the line all in one system and shiny conicals, keg system etc to prepare for his FIRST batch, posted a few posts and havent seen him since...

Agreed to a point, but this ain't open heart surgery either. I always thought sanitizing bottlecaps was an overreach.