I have scanned the first 100 comments to the article that you linked and it looks like you are in good company who agree with our sentiments.
My darn iPad doesn’t behave when it on this site. Too many pop ups and sluggish response.
Just saw your comment, and am glad I’m not the only one who device goes bonkers on the WP website. My Galaxy phone starts scrolling without me, giving me no chance to read the comments or the articles.
Fortunately, I don’t need to visit the WP very often. but it really acts weird when I do!