So maybe these threads can be answered in future as either:
In my experience breaking in the battery has helped improve my battery life, but others have had different experiences and opinions. I feel the added time to break in is worth the potential benefit.
-or-
I have not seen any solid evidence that breaking in the battery helps battery life and there is no scientific evidence that it does, but some people report anecdotal evidence that it helps.
While I personally believe the latter, making blanket statements on either side does a disservice to the board, especially to people who have little experience with these batteries and are coming to the forum for advice.
In my experience breaking in the battery has helped improve my battery life, but others have had different experiences and opinions. I feel the added time to break in is worth the potential benefit.
-or-
I have not seen any solid evidence that breaking in the battery helps battery life and there is no scientific evidence that it does, but some people report anecdotal evidence that it helps.
While I personally believe the latter, making blanket statements on either side does a disservice to the board, especially to people who have little experience with these batteries and are coming to the forum for advice.