I absolutely love this topic! It comes up all the time in our classes. I think there are as many approaches to meditation as there are humans on this Earth. And what's happened is a few charismatic or powerful or popular teachers have said this was said or that was said and so therefore it must be true.
A really long time ago minds were different, Society was different, culture was different everything was different. And meditation techniques adapt to the times. If you sat on a cushion long enough I think you'd find the meditation technique that's perfect for you. And likely there would be lots and lots and lots of thoughts along the way.
Sending you all blessings on your chosen path,
Christopher
