You are correct, discussion is always welcome. I agree that "All of these methods - and when not to use them - is very useful knowledge." would be a very valuab

You are correct, discussion is always welcome. I agree that "All of these methods - and when not to use them - is very useful knowledge." would be a very valuable proposition. Like I said, the presentation rubbed me the wrong way by first exposing antipatterns and then not taking a very strong position against them.