If we try really hard, I think we can make an exhaustive list of what viral fads on the internet are not. You made a small start.

none of these ephemeral fads are any indication of quality, longevity, legitimacy, interest, substance, endurance, prestige, relevance, credibility, allure, staying-power, refinement, or depth.

It's not false. He's talking about people smarter than him (at writing and shipping infrastructure code).

Thomas is the smartest at other things.

PLEASE write your response. We'll publish it on the Fly.io blog. Unedited. If you want.