Nick, you are assuming the lasers are within the limits of class 1 and tests have shown many Chinese lasers exceed those limits by a considerable margin.
But hey... if you want to, go ahead and stare.. doing a little risk management, let's see..
It is a myth so there is no risk but the upside is nothing..
It is assumed to be a legal green laser, it is not and the downside is possible loss of vision.
Myth or not, I will avert my eyes. No hysteria.. just a little risk management.