Weird, out of curiosity which site did you use as your source?
From 3.5 DMG pg. 265:
Just in case the two of you didn't notice, this thread originated in 2002. That means it was about D&D version 3.0 (before .0 was even a thing). Also, Sean K. Reynolds was one of the developers of 3.0, which is why people are so interested in his opinions.
If "The Crafter Kid" is literally a kid, this thread could be older than he is!
