I think it was just a twist of words that caused a sort of avalanche of users who believe that is what it is.. based on what they read.
I think the platform is great as is, and there is a way to communicate that it is also working to be improved etc.
There is a certain responsibility that needs to be placed on those that continue to further the lie and they need to be made aware of their error. There is also a need for people who understand and can articulate this problem (THANK YOU!) as I had little awareness of this going on.
It's been weird watching the evolution of this place over the years and I have always held a strong hope that it would flourish.