Whether you like it or not, Bitcoin sits in an ecosystem of other cryptocurrencies. Adoption of other cryptocurrencies can have an impact on the adoption of Bitcoin, both positive and negative, and vice versa.
Part of the appeal, to me, of Bitcoin is providing options for the unbanked. I feel that the article addresses this point and is relevant to others on this site. You may not like the article's title but asking me to stop posting because you don't like what I consider a reasonable wording seems like an overreach.