Firstly remember that just because something is in print doesnt mean its 100%.No matter how many other articles agree..
Dont believe me?? go take a look at how many laws of physics, biology etc are being re-written...and silly us have been taking them for gospel for aeons.
Its just that sometimes, things like growing techniques get passed on, and they may work but necessarily in the way described...
some books do kinda lean to a paranoia about hermies and such.
No ALL of those people aren't nuts, theyre just expressing their opinions and experiences, as are the folks who've replied in this thread so far.
you asked a question bout hermies, the boards members have given you their opinion/thoughts..That doesnt necessarily make them any less valid than anything you've read in a book.
sorry i'm waffling...

go steady all
frosty