In my opinion he is probably correct. Many of the statements, to include those made by 'team core' in the btc++ debate were presented more logically, ethically, and economically (based on the research I've done) and I can't say the say for 'team filter'.

There was more "OK here are the facts" and "here's what we know" presented by 'team core.' 'Team filter' IMO was more emotional and ideological... but less technically-accurate from what I understand.

What's unfortunate I believe is the accusations of corruption, compromise, or 'buy-offs' by the shipcoiners directed at some of the Core developers. Saying something untrue over and over (that core is "compromised") in a way that's not technically, economically, or ethically consistent... does not make it true and it really harms the arguments of the filterers/pro-mempool people that don't really have consistent arguments to begin with.

IMO the evidence is on-chain anyway. If 'team filter' was so concerned about 'low fees' and being "priced out" by JPEGS... then they would be chomping-at-the-bit to spend and use "bitcoin the money". Yet... sometimes when fees are low they are nowhere to be seen? Talk is cheap, period. And Bitcoin is ultimately how we use it and what we pay for. [My 2 sats]