...then I realized that 90% of these people lived back East.

Finally came across a forum where a professional jumped on and said, “look, if your grass is smooshy and damp, you’re overwatering, if not you’re not. Depends on the climate and particular soil. No one size fits all.”

That ended the discussion. Out west, in many places, it can be difficult to overwater...

I water a lot, the ground drinks most of it, and I have a very healthy, non-squishy lawn...