with our society being more connected than ever, we have the ability to share knowledge and compare our own experiences in the blink of an eye. over time, people in the hobby - whether new or old - were able to narrow down new methods which established these new "rules" which seemed to help a broader spectrum of keepers.
there's a wonderful post somewhere on here titled "Zen and the Art of Snake Keeping" that shares a beautiful story about this very topic.
bottom line: information, technology, and common knowledge are ever-changing in a world where we can communicate instantly. however, something i feel very strongly about, what works for me may not work for you, but neither of us is wrong. there's more than one way to cook a potato. when it comes to new keepers, it's better to have them learn these "strict rules" until they're truly knowledgeable with their husbandry and keeping where they can experiment and decide what works for them, which i always encourage.
just my 2 cents.
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