From what I can tell the issue here is that Rob Pike thinks the label "generics" is inaccurate? Seems like a far cry from what you have accused them of. I think

From what I can tell the issue here is that Rob Pike thinks the label "generics" is inaccurate? Seems like a far cry from what you have accused them of. I think theres not only a lack of evidence to convince me, I think your claim is just straight up unsubstantiated. I think an unbiased, responsible observer would have to conclude similarly to me.