I don't understand why anybody would be blaming them. This is 100% on the author of the story and NY Mag. They published the story, it's their responsibility to

I don't understand why anybody would be blaming them. This is 100% on the author of the story and NY Mag. They published the story, it's their responsibility to fact-check it. I for one think it's hilarious that they got this story run at all, although I can understand the stress of being at the center of a hoax and all of the attention it brings.