At the time I wrote my comment there was just 1 comment. Specifically about Sonos acquiring an AI speech startup which wasn't mentioned in the article. This was information enough for me discarding Sonos POV around what you call bullying.

I usually read the article first, the comments second and write something when I think I have something to add to the discussion.

I really wish you read the HN rules specifically mentioning not to comment about assumptions on reading!