After reading this thread I have to admire Marshall's patience. It must be tempting for him to leave out all but the pertinent details and not open himself up to criticism about every single aspect of his brew day relevant or (as in this case) irrelevant. Instead he includes every detail, including ones he knows can be used to criticize his work, so that anyone can come to their own conclusion. Kudos.
I would suggest that instead of hijacking this thread those who are offended, hurt, or confused can start a separate thread: "Marshall is awful and spreading lies about the classification of a beer style and it doesn't matter what he thinks it tastes like because the only thing that matters is what I think should be in a particular style based on what I have read even though I have never tasted his beer"