Oh i forgot to mention, but i've visited message forums based in the
USA, of the weather discussion variety.
Joe B has got his fair share of critics from the USA as well, including
someone that flies Hurricane Hunter aircraft, and other people that
know their stuff on the topic of weather.

They are very openly critical indeed, they haven't been told to shut
up, as far as i know

There are a group of people that almost worship Joe B, and they can't
stand hearing him being put down slightly. But that is what discussion
forums are for... to discuss.

Not everyone is going to agree. I think most of the critical /
skeptical comments are justified myself