I have doubts wether anyone or group is technically, politically, and/or financially capable of creating and supporting a new Steem coin that becomes a serious contender.
Forks can be very lucrative and a substantial amount of total market cap comes from community supported forks; Ethereum Classic, Bitcoin Cash, etc., etc..
If it could be done, it should have or would have already been done.
I tend to agree. I think they either greatly under estimate what it will take, or greatly over estimate the support they have.
Mostly I think it is an angry response.
I will reconsider when I see even a plan, instead of just yelling