Everytime some people say: "Tom said it...", believe me, it's better to ask him again and now you have a Forum and the thread right here to try to get his direct answer. It's always better than: "I remember he said..."
Well, I don't disagree with this. Tom does change his mind, though on some topics it's more likely than others. This not being one of those where I recall him ever saying, "No, not ever, over my dead body and burning remains of the BattleMaster server," it's not impossible that he would change his mind on it.
Until he does, however, his previous word
does stand.