Hi Chris,
I agree with you. Here are a few good links I have gathered that challenge the conventional thinking on starter management:
https://breadtopia.com/challenging-sourdough-starter-convention/
The Scrapings Method, No Waste, No Discard - Bread Tip 71 - Bake with Jack - YouTube
https://www.kingarthurflour.com/recipes/a-smaller-sourdough-starter-recipe
https://www.kingarthurflour.com/blog/2018/10/30/maintaining-a-smaller-sourdough-starter