Indeed, they are using a very restrictive and negative definition of the word. I totally get why many people dislike the term and don't want it applied to thems

Indeed, they are using a very restrictive and negative definition of the word. I totally get why many people dislike the term and don't want it applied to themselves, but as you say it does have a use and does not have to be negative. I don't disagree with a lot in the post, but it is odd to tie it to the "creator" term.