"Oh, and the (suggested) VFR entry into a VFR pattern is NOT a 90 degree angle!!!!!"

You can enter the pattern however you want legally.

In fact 45 degree to the downwind isn't even the best choice sometimes.

VFR private pilot set up for a straight in on a night flight? I say make your call outs and land the plane if no one is in the pattern.

Better IMO (for a private pilot) that a disorienting overfly and descending 225 degree turn to set up for the 45 to the downwind...