If the second article proves anything. It is that abusive and sneeringly patronising replies only reflect badly on the poster and achieve nothing.
On the other hand if you take the trouble to explain things and clear up any misconceptions. You might just get the result you wanted and for once a bit of positive press.
If PPRuNe can be seen as a source of expert knowledge and rational debate. It might do a lot of good. If it just degenerates into a typical internet cranks forum it will only do damage.