I think we can come to a synthesis if you read nomad's piece mainly as media criticism. Some of the same tendencies in the news media that exaggerate scepticism will also bring out exaggerated claims.* The upshot it a reduced trust of the public in science, whereas the proper target would be the science desks of various news operations.

* Some, because of course certain elements of the media also have their fair share of cranks and corporate hacks