There is a log of bullshit propaganda going on in both sides. It certainly seems that different bitcoin news websites have their own agenda, just like the newspapers and TV broadcasters. That's why I obtain my news from various sources just to keep my objective sanity.
You may say that I'm biased, but I am more inclined to say that there is much more bullshit coming from r/btc than the other side. Note: I have never, and will never participate in either one of those places.xt, classic, btcd, btcc, statoshi, core, knots, BU etc should all be on the same level playing field in regards to a open community of PEER REVIEW
Who is playing the Utopian dream scenario now? 
You can't really have that if some* players attempt to diverge from the protocol without attaining prior consensus from the whole network.Careful what you wish for, unless you have a warehouse full of asics at the ready.
Two words: PoW change.