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I've read it a few times over the years. Maybe I keep reading people say the same misinformation. I suppose without root we'll never know.
Your anecdotal evidence could just be that you've ruined your profile; although of course, you could be entirely correct.
I've only used it to remove annoying apps, e.g. Facebook. I've never gone crazy with it as I don't care about the manufacturer's pre-installed apps as they've remained silent for me.