That same argument could be used by any belief system dismissing an article pointing out the behaviour.
This is the repetition technique of propaganda: Just keep repeating the same falsehood until those who stand up to refute it finally get worn out, and move on. At that point most of those listening to you get only your message, so they are easily led to believe it.And the faithful will stay in their echo chambers shouting down or dismissing the unbelievers, while saying the rest of the world will eventually see the light.
Cryptocurrencies need to overcome limitations to become more widely accessible and useful. Those within the community may be better suited to see limitations if they can remove the blinders.