Under most circumstances, I'd rather go for a small bet that looks like a "post-oak" bluff than do a check-raise. Not being scientific, but I have found I can induce bigger bets from the opposition with a P.O.B. than I can with a check raise. As mentioned in Super-System, a check-raise just screams "I have a big hand". That puts an end to the betting right then and there.

Now I can see the point about being able to check with impunity in the future. But then again a small bet isn't going to hurt much either. Better to maximize your chance to take a big pot.