@Klaas I’m confused why you are suggesting stuff while also trashing the very idea of a guide. 
Why even post in here if you don’t believe there are good and bad ways to take notes?
I suggest you start your own thread on why guides are stupid and you shouldn’t follow any for note taking. Then people can argue with you over there vs. here where I’m trying to get feedback from people who think a guide is a good jumping off point.