This is a forum to discuss ideas and share experiences. I doubt very much there are contributors that intentionally try and mislead other growers. Maybe some could lie about harvest results, but they are only kidding themselves. We are not trying to re-write the Bible through these Q&A interactions. Are you too proud to think some of your ideas could indeed be flawed or just plain incorrect? If you see things you disagree with, do you contribute and volunteer your time and effort to add another OPINION to the mix? Rather than moan, why not contribute?
It is up to the question "askers" to take what they want from any responses. The answers are available to find without asking, however, they are seeking opinions from others based on their experiences with similar topics. This forum is not an instruction manual on how to grow cannabis. It is a forum open to anyone with the time and inclination to add some words based on their experiences. No one is being forced to do anything here, be it give opinions or follow suggestions. You say humans are selfish creatures. Are you not being a bit selfish yourself for attacking the right of others to express THEIR OWN OPINIONS?
If you feel so strongly about this "misinformation superhighway", why not contribute with YOUR OPINIONS? To think there are conspiracies involved by deliberately giving incorrect answers that could possibly harm other peoples plants, is incredible! Every person in this discussion group/forum has vastly different views/experiences/techniques. Who is to say who is right or wrong? Opinions derived through what works/worked for a particular plant in a particular set of circumstances, is just that, an opinion and insight into what worked or didn't work. Anyone and everyone should be welcome and free to express their own opinion on whichever topic they choose. They should not be in fear of being run down by some sort of self appointed Overlord. Why not respect the right for free speech and let everyone have their say. If you feel some answers to be incorrect, don't just read them and think "WTF", add your own opinion.
Rather than snipe from the side lines, why not contact the person/s and offer some constructive criticism and engage with them directly.
Actually, the best solution is for you to add your own opinion to the mix, and to not worry about what others are expressing as THEIR OPINIONS.
Good luck with your super advanced tissue culture cloning, your knowledge must be incredible!
Hope this helps,.......
Organoman.