In case anyone thinks I am exaggerating, here are the titles of some of the 20 threads on the first page of the Hones section...

Too much pressure on finishing stone
Thumb test
Chemically/physically speaking, why does oil/glycerin make for a closer honing?
my trying to hone
Any difference when honing with soft water vs hard water?
Honing made simple
Why should I kill the edge before honing?