This is purely empirical conjecture, but it seems like 90% of stats posts are in fact downswing posts that also include stats. With the appropriate information in a sticky FAQ, there should be no need for someone to wonder what the "right" stats are.

I think it would be an interesting experiment to start a "30 days without stats" challenge - no looking at your PT stats (reviewing hands is OK though), no using GT+ or PAHUD. Just your own reads and analysis at the tables, coupled with hand posting and replying here.

I've been without PAHUD since Josh added piracy protection that breaks it in Virtual PC, and I can't say I've missed it.