To user: phpnode that replied to me. I can't reply directly to you but that's a fair enough point.

I was avoiding doing so before because I didn't (and still don't) think this article is even deserving of being picked apart.

I would be happy to do so for the sole benefit of users here though. Just give me a little time to get back from doing some errands and I promise I'll clarify my grievances with the information in the article.