I don't have an qualms with the research. I think it was shared on HN because of the never-ending articles about "it's not junk after all" which is what I was r

I don't have an qualms with the research. I think it was shared on HN because of the never-ending articles about "it's not junk after all" which is what I was reacting to. The linked press release uses this term, but the original study does not. I agree with your points.