Ah, more "fun writing" from "America's favorite autoflower breeder" apparently. I was hoping for an actual credible source of information.
I've also read many "stories," which is why I've asked if you knew of any actual credible studies or proof other than "well, I know this GUY, and HE said that he can tell that there are 100 more trichomes per inch because he played Freddy Krueger with his plants."
You'd get crucified suggesting this in nearly any cannabis group on the planet. The only reason it hasn't here is because no one at AFN has the proper carpentry skills to erect a load bearing cross.
Skewering your stalks to increase THC is an unproven myth, broseph.
Wounding your plants increases their susceptibility to pathogens though, that much is quite real.
Might as well dry your plants upside down so that the THC can drip down from the roots