You're not a pain in the ass at all! Haphazard also made totally legitimate points that the article left out - and its all too easy to demonize fungi in general without a self professed mushroom lover joining in the action.
I think, whether intended as criticism or not, it is a criticism that can totally, and rightfully should, be applied to the last post and warrants another post for clarity on the flip side of the coin.
Your input, and the input of several other key readers, is really important to me and much appreciated!
I can't wait to see your take on the benefits of mushroom in the environment.