Outboard Motor Pre-Mix Info

I have done a lot of reading regarding what type of oil to use in an old outboard motor and the consensis is to use any of the outboard-specific 2-cycle blends (either petroleum or synthetic based) currently on the market.  The use of automotive (10W-30,etc.) or straight weight non-detergent oils is NOT recommended.  These non-outboard oils simply do not offer the protective additives that are contained in the newer 2-cycle oils.

I know,we used Pennzoil #30 for years in our outboard motors when I was a kid, but oil technology has made huge leaps forward compared to what it used to be.  Why sacrifice your motor on old technology?